Delhi HC Restrains Institute of Cost Accountants of India from Using ICAI Acronym



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The Delhi High Court has issued a restraint order against the Institute of Cost Accountants of India, prohibiting them from using the acronym 'ICAI'. This decision stems from a trademark infringement lawsuit filed by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. The court found a clear prima facie case of infringement, citing violations of the Trademarks Act, 1999. The Institute of Cost Accountants of India has been given three months to remove the 'ICAI' acronym from all its physical and online platforms.

Legal Directorate The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India 28th March, 2023 Announcement Restraint order against Institute of Cost Accountants of India In a civil suit filed by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) for the infringement of its Trademark ICAI, th
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The Delhi High Court has ordered the Institute of Cost Accountants of India to stop using the acronym 'ICAI' for its institution or services.

The lawsuit was filed by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) for trademark infringement.

The court found a clear prima facie case of infringement of the registered trademark 'ICAI' by the Institute of Cost Accountants of India, falling under the Trademarks Act, 1999.

The Institute of Cost Accountants of India must remove the 'ICAI' acronym from all physical and virtual media, including websites and social media, within three months.

The court's decision cited Section 29(2)(c) read with Section 29(3) of the Trademarks Act, 1999.




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