Madras High Court
WP(IPD)/37/2026 of HEALTHIUM MEDTECH LIMITED Vs THE REGISTRAR OF TRADE MARKS on 15 October 2026
WP(IPD) No. 37 of 2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 15-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P.B. BALAJI
WP(IPD) No. 37 of 2026
CNR: {HCMA012171722026}
Healthium Medtech Limited
(earlier Healthium Medtech Private Limited), Represented by its Authorised Signatory Mr.M.Rabi Krishna,
Having its Registered office at
No.472/D, 4th Phase, 13th Cross,
Peenya Industrial Area,
Bengaluru, Karnataka-560058.
And Corporate office at
8th Floor, Incubex Workspaces,
Brigade Triumph,
Dasarahalli Main Road, Sector-B, Hebbal, Bengaluru, Karnataka-560 092.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Registrar Of Trade Marks
Office of the Trade Marks Registry, Chennai, Intellectual Property Office Building, G.S.T.Road, Guindy, Chennai-600 032.
2. Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited
B-2, Mahalaxmi Chambers, 22,
Bhulabhai Desai Road,
Mumbai-400 026.
..Respondent(s)
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India seeking to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the 1st Respondent to expeditiously hear and dispose of Opposition No.1027536 filed by the 2nd Respondent against the Petitioners Application No.4270882 for the Healthium device mark in Classes
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05 and 10 and to consequently dispose of the Petitioners Application No.4270882 within such time as may be fixed by this Honourable Court, and to pass.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr.Meera Moganasundaram
For Respondent(s):
Mr.J.Madanagopal Rao
SCGSC for R.1
ORDER
Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr.J.Madanagoopal Rao, learned Senior Central Government Standing Counsel takes notice for the first respondent.
2. The petitioner seeks limited relief of issuance of a writ of mandamus to direct the first respondent to hear and dispose of the Opposition Application No.1027536, which has been filed by the second respondent challenging and objecting to the petitioner’s Application No.4270882 for the Healthium device mark in Classes 05 and 10.
3. The limited grievance of the petitioner is that despite evidence being adduced, final orders, after hearing the parties, have not been passed. In view of the limited relief sought for by the petitioner, I am inclined to dispense with notice to the second respondent who will not be in any manner seriously
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prejudiced by the relief granted in the writ petition, which is directing the first respondent to dispose of the pending Opposition Application expeditiously.
4. Mr.J.Madanagoopal Rao, learned Senior Central Government Standing Counsel appearing for the first respondent states that suitable directions may be given to the first respondent to dispose of the Opposition Application No. 1027536, filed by the second respondent within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
5. In the light of the above, writ petition is allowed and writ of mandamus is issued directing the first respondent to hear the petitioner as well as the second respondent and dispose of the Opposition Application No. 1027536, filed by the second respondent, on merits and in accordance with law within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 15-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No SR
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P.B.BALAJI, J. SR To
1. The Registrar Of Trade Marks Office of the Trade Marks Registry, Chennai, Intellectual Property Office Building, G.S.T.Road, Guindy, Chennai-600 032.
2. Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited Having its Registered office at B-2, Mahalaxmi Chambers, 22, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Mumbai-400 026. WP(IPD) No. 37 of 2026 15-10-2026
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