Khaitan & Co represented Mahyco (Maharashtra Hybrid Seeds Company Limited) in the Bombay High Court, securing ad‑interim injunctive relief and the dismissal of an attempt by Seamons Seeds to vacate the interim order. The dispute pertains to trademark infringement and passing off, concerning Mahyco’s “Bahubali” seed brand.
Post-order, enforcement activities—raids were conducted across Gujarat and infringing goods were seized, reinforcing the injunction’s effectiveness.
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Khaitan & Co acted as Mahyco’s sole counsel in this matter, managing both the injunction petition and associated enforcement efforts.
Legal Team
The case was handled by Khaitan & Co’s intellectual property team:
Nirupam Lodha, Partner
Nishad Nadkarni, Partner
Kshitij Parashar, Principal Associate
Askriti Shashni, Senior Associate
Khushboo Jhunjhunwala, Senior Associate
Toshani Mukherjee, Senior Associate
Rakshita Singh, Associate
Deal Overview
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Client | Mahyco |
| Court | Bombay High Court |
| Defendant | Seamons Seeds |
| Trademark in Dispute | “Bahubali” |
| Cause of Action | Trademark infringement & passing off |
| Interim Relief | Ad‑interim injunctive order maintained |
| Enforcement | Raids in Gujarat, infringing goods seized |
| Counsel | Khaitan & Co (sole legal counsel) |
Deal Impact & Analysis
This case emphasizes the effectiveness of ad‑interim injunctive relief in protecting well-known trademarks in India’s fast-moving agricultural sector. Key impacts include:
Swift brand protection: Immediate interim relief and enforcement curtail distribution of infringing seeds.
Deterrence effect: Court-mandated raids and seizures send a strong signal to infringers.
IP law in action: Highlights how courts uphold trademark and common law rights (“passing off”) to protect reputed brands.
For Mahyco, the case reinforces its right to the “Bahubali” mark and helps protect market share and reputation in Gujarat and beyond.
Legally, the matter underscores Khaitan & Co’s strong standing in IP litigation, particularly in handling high-stakes enforcement and interim measures across sectors like agriculture.
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