Delhi High Court Grants Injunction to Lifestyle Equities in Trademark Infringement Case

Court Orders Vivaan Enterprise to Cease Use of Deceptively Similar Marks to "Polo Player Device" 

In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court granted an ex-parte ad-interim injunction to Lifestyle Equities C.V., restraining Priyanka Alpeshbhai Polara, trading as M/s Vivaan Enterprise, from using trademarks that are identical or deceptively similar to the well-known "Polo Player Device." The decision was delivered by Justice Tejas Karia on December 1, 2025, in response to a suit filed by Lifestyle Equities seeking to protect its established brand identity from infringement.

The plaintiffs, represented by a legal team including Mr. Mohit Goel and Mr. Sidhant Goel, argued that Vivaan Enterprise's use of marks resembling Lifestyle Equities' registered trademarks, specifically the "Polo Player Device," amounted to infringement and passing off. The court was convinced that the plaintiffs had established a prima facie case, demonstrating their longstanding use, substantial goodwill, and reputation associated with the marks in question.

The court observed that Lifestyle Equities, through their licensees, had been using the marks since 1982 globally and since 2007 in India for various products such as apparel, perfumes, and fashion accessories. The plaintiffs provided evidence of significant revenue and advertising expenditure, highlighting the marks' commercial success and market presence.

The court noted that the defendants' marks were not only visually similar but were used in identical product categories and trade channels, which could lead to consumer confusion. The court emphasized the balance of convenience and potential irreparable harm to the plaintiffs, justifying the need for an interim injunction.

Justice Karia's order restrains the defendants and their associates from using the infringing marks on any platform, including the internet and e-commerce sites. The defendants are also directed to remove all references to the infringing marks from their website and social media accounts.

This judgment underscores the judiciary's commitment to protecting trademark rights and preventing unfair competition. The matter is set for further proceedings in March 2026, where the court will review compliance and consider additional submissions from both parties.

Bottom Line:

Trademark infringement and passing off - Plaintiffs established a prima facie case for an ex-parte ad-interim injunction against Defendants for using marks deceptively similar to Plaintiffs' registered trademarks, including the "Polo Player Device."

Statutory provision(s): Commercial Courts Act, 2015 Section 12A, Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 Section 63(4)(c), Trademark Law, Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC) Sections 149 and 151, Order XI Rule 1(4) of CPC, Order XXXIX Rule 1 and 2 of CPC.

Lifestyle Equities C.V. v. Priyanka Alpeshbhai Polara Trading As M/s Vivaan Enterprise, (Delhi) : Law Finder Doc Id # 2822159