JUDGMENT

Sanjeev Narula, J. (Oral):

I.A. No. 20717/2022 (u/Order XXXIX Rules 1 and 2 r/w Section 151 of Code of Civil Procedure, 1908)

1. The Plaintiffs have filed the instant suit seeking, inter alia, permanent injunction against passing off and restraining infringement of registered trademark and copyright, delivery up and damages, among other ancillary reliefs. By way of above-captioned application, Plaintiffs seek an interim injunction against Defendants, pending adjudication of the suit. After being afforded an opportunity vide order dated 08th December, 2022, Defendants have filed a reply to the application along with relevant documents, however, pleadings in the suit are yet to be completed.

FACTS

2. Plaintiff No. 1 is engaged in the business of manufacturing and trading in chewing tobacco, zarda, mouth fresheners etc. under its registered copyright and trademark "COOL LIP" and "LIP" and other variations thereof. Plaintiff No. 2 is utilising "COOL LIP" mark under a license from Plaintiff No. 1. Details of registrations in India and other countries have been listed in the plaint at paragraphs No. 7 and 12, respectively. Besides these registrations, several registrations o