Delhi High Court Temporarily Bars Local Supplier From Using 'HIMALAYA' Mark For Ayurvedic Products

The Delhi High Court has temporarily barred Greenland Trading Company, a Delhi-based supplier of ayurvedic supplements, from manufacturing, selling or advertising any products under the mark “HIMALAYA” or similar variants. The court found that the company's branding was deceptively close to the registered marks of Himalaya Wellness Company. The ex-parte ad-interim injunction was issued on November 27, 2025, by Justice Tejas Karia, and will remain in force until March 12, 2026. The Court said an ordinary consumer could easily mistake Greenland Trading's products for those of Himalaya Wellness. Himalaya Wellness told the court that it has used the “HIMALAYA” mark since 1930 across a wide range of ayurvedic, pharmaceutical, wellness and personal care products sold worldwide. It said its marks and distinctive green-and-orange packaging enjoy strong goodwill and protection through multiple trademark and copyright registrations. In June 2025, the company found nutraceutical and wellness products sold by Greenland Trading under an identical “HIMALAYA” mark with a similar green trade dress. A cease-and-desist notice was issued on June 11, 2025, but the supplier did not respond.After examining the material on record, the court noted that Himalaya Wellness was the prior adopter and long-standing user of the mark, with its products widely available in stores and online. It found that Greenland Trading's mark was visually, phonetically and structurally similar, creating an impression that the supplier was attempting “to ride upon the reputation associated with the Subject Marks.”The court held that allowing Greenland Trading to continue would dilute the distinctiveness of Himalaya Wellness' marks and cause irreparable harm especially in the health and wellness sector, where consumer confusion can have serious consequences. It further noted that this was a case of “triple identity,” as one of the marks used by Greenland Trading was identical to the “HIMALAYA” mark, the products sold by both entities belonged to the same category of ayurvedic and wellness items and both targeted the same consumer base through similar trade channels. The court, therefore restrained Greenland Trading and all associated persons from using “HIMALAYA” or any deceptively similar name or mark until the next hearing.The matter will next be listed on March 12, 2026. Case Title: Himalaya Wellness Company & Ors. v. Greenland Trading CompanyCitation: 2025 LiveLaw (Del) 1693 Case Number: CS(COMM) 1266/2025 For Plaintiff: Advocates Pravin Anand, Prachi Agarwal and Manan MondalClick Here To Read/Download Order

Delhi High Court Temporarily Bars Local Supplier From Using 'HIMALAYA' Mark For Ayurvedic Products

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