Bombay High Court Issues Interim Injunction in JSW Steel Trademark Case
The Bombay High Court has granted an interim injunction to JSW Steel Coated Products Ltd, a subsidiary of JSW Steel, in a trademark infringement lawsuit against multiple entities operating in Maharashtra. According to the company's statement, this legal action addresses alleged violations of its registered intellectual property rights.
Court Order Details and Enforcement Actions
The court passed an ex-parte ad-interim order on February 5, 2026, which specifically prohibits the use of marks that are identical or deceptively similar to JSW Steel's registered brands. The protected trademarks include:
- "COLOURON+"
- "VISHWAS+"
In addition to the injunction, the court appointed a receiver with authority to:
- Inspect premises suspected of containing infringing goods
- Take custody of allegedly counterfeit products and related materials
Subsequent enforcement actions were carried out in parts of Nashik district during late February and early March 2026. During these operations, certain inventories were sealed as part of the legal process.
Background and Legal Context
JSW Steel Coated Products indicated that this court action follows earlier complaints filed with local law enforcement authorities regarding suspected counterfeit products in the market. The company emphasized its ongoing commitment to monitoring the market for potential violations of its intellectual property rights.
The matter remains pending before the court, and JSW Steel has not disclosed the names of the entities involved in the lawsuit. At the time of publication, independent verification of the allegations could not be immediately established, and responses from the concerned parties were not available.
Important Note: The information presented here is based solely on statements and materials provided by JSW Steel Coated Products Ltd, including a non-public court order. No third-party sources have published details of this ex-parte ad-interim order, and the final burden of proof for all claims and allegations rests entirely with JSW Steel Coated Products Ltd as the matter remains sub judice.
