VIPIN SANGHI, J.

1. The operative part of the order was passed in Court today on this application. I am proceeding to record the summary of my reasons for granting ad interim injunction in favour of the plaintiffs.

2. The case of the plaintiffs is that the plaintiffs are engaged in the business of designing, developing and marketing uniquely and distinctively designed lifestyle footwear for men, women and children. Plaintiffs No.1 & 2 are incorporated in United States of America, plaintiff No.3 is incorporated in India and is a marketing arm of plaintiffs No.1 & 2 in India. The plaintiffs offer their footwear in distinct categories, one of them being the SKECHERS GOwalk footwear line. The plaintiffs claim that their product reflects a combination of style, comfort, quality and value that appeals to a broad range of consumers. Its products are sold through department and specialty stores, athletic and independent retailers, boutiques and internet retailers. They are also available on e-commerce websites and their own retail stores. The plaintiffs claim that the consumers