One word ‘Lotus’ became the reason for legal battle, problems increased on Deepika Padukone’s skincare brand

Deepika Padukone Legal Case: Today in the beauty and skincare industry, not only the products but also the name and identity are equally important. But when this name becomes a cause of dispute, the matter reaches the court. Recently, a similar case has come to light, in which Delhi High Court has put an interim ban on the use of the name of a product of actress Deepika Padukone’s company.

What is the matter with Deepika Padukone’s product?

The controversy is over a face cleanser called ‘Lotus Splash’, which was launched under Deepika’s wellness brand 82°E. In this case, cosmetic company Lotus Herbals Private Limited lodged an objection. The company says that ‘Lotus’ is their registered trademark, which they have been using for their beauty and skincare products for a long time. In such a situation, the name ‘Lotus Splash’ may confuse consumers.

What did Delhi High Court say?

The division bench of the Delhi High Court comprised Justice V. Kameswara Rao and Justice Vinod Kumar. He primarily held that there is a prima facie basis in favor of the plaintiff company in the case. The court canceled the order given earlier by the single bench and gave its decision to grant interim relief.

The court said in its order that at present it appears that the name ‘Lotus Splash’ is similar to the registered ‘Lotus’ trademark and is likely to cause confusion among consumers. The court also considered the arguments made under Section 30(2)(a) of the Trade Marks Act, which states that if a word is used only to describe a characteristic of a product, then it will not be considered as infringement. However, the court was not satisfied with this argument at this early stage.

What next?

This case once again shows how important brand names are in the business world. Even a small word is associated with an identity built over years of hard work. It is the responsibility of every company to maintain consumer trust and work within the legal framework. At present this order of the court is interim, that is, the final decision is yet to come. It will be interesting to see in the coming days whether both the parties move towards a mutual agreement or whether this legal battle continues for a long time.

Deepika Padukone’s self care brand 82°E

Deepika launched her self-care brand 82°E in 2022. It means 82 East, which reflects the standard time line of India. Through this brand, Deepika moved beyond acting and entered the world of entrepreneurship. 82°E aims to promote natural and scientifically formulated skincare products.

Deepika Padukone’s professional and personal life

Deepika is not only a famous actress but also a social worker. She is also the founder of The Leave Love Laugh Foundation, which works in the field of mental health awareness. Talking about films, she will soon be seen in the film “King” with Shahrukh Khan and Abhishek Bachchan.