Counterfeit Crackdown: Delhi High Court Declares ‘Nutella’ a Well-Known Trademark in Landmark Ruling
🔹 Case Title : Ferrero SpA & Ors v. M.B. Enterprises 🔹 Judgment Date : 28 July 2025 🔹 Court : Delhi High Court 🔹 Presiding Judge : Justice Saurabh Banerjee 🔹 Suit No. : CS(COMM) 593/2021 🔍 Background: From Raids to the Courtroom The global confectionery giant Ferrero SpA, known for its beloved hazelnut cocoa spread Nutella , filed a trademark infringement suit against M.B. Enterprises after receiving a notification from Maharashtra's FDA. A raid at the Thane facility uncovered: Over 9.5 lakh units of counterfeit Nutella Approximately 4 lakh packaging components (jars, lids, labels) Products manufactured under unhygienic conditions , raising serious public health concerns ⚖️ Court’s Observations and Key Legal Findings 1. Trademark Infringement & Passing Off The Court found M.B. Enterprises guilty of copying Nutella’s label, trade dress, and packaging with the clear intention of deceiving the public and cashing in on Ferrero’s reputation. It s...