Bombay HC grants interim protection to Vadilal Dairy in trademark dispute

Vadilal Dairy International Ltd has received interim protection from the Bombay High Court concerning litigation over the "Vadilal" trademarks. The dispute involves Vadilal Industries (USA) Inc. and Vadilal Industries Private Limited, stemming from a 1993 family settlement. The court's judgment in a Commercial Arbitration Petition allows the company to continue its business operations under the "Vadilal" brand, subject to specific conditions, pending final arbitration. The court clarified that its observations are prima facie and all parties' rights remain open for determination in arbitration. The company stated that family agreements are irrevocable and non-terminable.