Overview
- The Commercial Court at Saket issued the final order on October 29, 2025, with District Judge Neelam Singh presiding.
- Lemonpepper Hospitality and its affiliates are permanently restrained from using 'Carnatic' or any deceptively similar mark for restaurant services.
- The court barred use of www.carnaticrestaurant.com and ordered the domain transferred to Carnatic Cafe within one month.
- The plaintiff was awarded Rs 50,000 in damages and Rs 10,000 in costs.
- The decision rests on Carnatic Cafe’s registered trademarks, prior and continuous use since 2012, and findings of infringement, passing off, and unfair trade practice.