Bombay High Court Rejects Republic TV’s Interim Request for Injunction Against RTV’s Use of ‘R’ Emblem

ARG Outlier Media Private Limited Vs Rayadu Vision Media  Limited

Table of Contents:–

Introduction

• Background of the case
• The dispute over the use of Republic TV’s emblem by RTV The Parties Involved

• ARG Outlier Media Private Limited
• Rayadu Vision Media Limited

1. Chronology of Events
   • Rayadu Vision Media’s claim of using the RTV logo since 2007
   • Republic TV’s interim petition to halt RTV’s use of the “R” emblem
   • The trademark infringement complaint against RTV News
2. Republic TV’s Allegations
   • ARG’s claim of founding Republic TV in 2016
   • Accusations of fraudulent adoption of a similar brand by RTV
   • The alleged exploitation of Republic TV’s goodwill
3. Court Decision
   • The rejection of Republic TV’s interim relief by Bombay High Court
   • The role of Justice Manish Pitale
4. Subsequent Legal Action
   • ARG Outlier’s lawsuit filed in the Supreme Court
   • Allegations of infringement and passing off of Republic TV’s “R” trademark
   • Republic TV’s request for damages amounting to Rs 100 crore
5. RTV’s Defense
   • RTV’s claim of using the RTV mark since 2007
   • The assertion of being an “honest user” due to the name’s connection with the owner’s family
6. Legal Representation
   • Senior Counsel Nikhil Sakhardande representing ARG Outlier
   • Senior Counsel Sharan Jagtiani and Advocate Hiren Kamod representing Rayadu Vision Media
7. Conclusion
   • Overview of the case’s current status
   • Anticipated developments in the legal proceedings