The Delhi High Court ordered Meesho to remove listings of products allegedly infringing on Jockey's trademark. The Court found that Jockey established a prima facie case of trademark violation regarding similar products sold on the platform.
Delhi High Court Rules in Favor of Jockey Trademark Protection Against Meesho
The Delhi High Court has issued an interim order requiring the e-commerce platform Meesho to delist products that were found to be deceptively similar to those sold by the American undergarment company, Jockey. Justice Jyoti Singh delivered the ruling on May 29, affirming the trademark rights of Jockey.
The Court recognized that Jockey had established a prima facie case indicating that the impugned products listed on Meesho infringed upon its registered trademark. The order serves as a critical reminder of the necessity for e-commerce platforms to closely monitor the products available on their sites to avoid infringing intellectual property rights.
This ruling emphasizes the protection of trademark rights and reinforces the importance of compliance with intellectual property laws in the digital marketplace. E-commerce operators must be vigilant in ensuring that products do not violate existing trademarks to mitigate potential legal liabilities.
For practitioners, this highlights the need for trademark holders to enforce their rights actively and ensures clarity on the responsibilities of online platforms regarding intellectual property compliance.
Citations
- Jockey International Inc v. Meesho (2026) DHC 1
