From Fine Dining to Trademark Fighting: The Dakshin Breakup Story

ITC Limited sued Adyar Gate Hotels Limited for trademark infringement over the "DAKSHIN" restaurant name. Despite ITC's trademark and copyright registrations, the Delhi High Court refused an interim injunction, citing the parties' 1989-2015 service agreement, AGHL's concurrent trademark registration since 2004, and ITC's prolonged inaction constituting acquiescence. The court found both parties had complex historical claims requiring full trial rather than summary judgment.