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Bombay High Court Bars ‘Jiocabs’ From Using Jio Brand in Ad-Interim Order

The judge cited a strong prima facie infringement case, scheduling a four-week reply window ahead of a November 28 hearing.

Overview

  • The order restrains use of the JIO mark, the www.jiocabs.com domain name, and any logos or artwork deemed identical or deceptively similar to Reliance’s trademarks.
  • Justice Somasekhar Sundaresan issued the ad‑interim injunction on October 8 after reviewing Reliance’s submissions and supporting materials.
  • The court said continued third‑party use of a well‑known brand could cause grave injury, with the balance of convenience favoring interim relief.
  • Reliance told the court the defendants changed some content after a legal notice but kept the disputed domain active, and the court noted no formal appearance by them.
  • The defendants may file an affidavit in reply within four weeks, with the matter listed as Reliance Industries Ltd v Asif Ahmed and Ors, COMMERCIAL IP SUIT (L) NO. 27370 OF 2025, for hearing on November 28.