Delhi High Court Restrains Beauty Salon From Infringing Lotus Herbals' Mark

The Delhi High Court has restrained a beauty salon from using the name “Lotus Salon” or any mark deceptively similar to Lotus, a popular personal care and cosmetics brand, observing that there was prima facie evidence of trademark infringement and passing off.

A single bench of Justice Tejas Karia passed the interim order on November 3 in a suit filed by Lotus Herbals Pvt. Ltd., which sought permanent injunctions against the salon.

Founded in 1993, Lotus Herbals operates salons and professional services under marks including “Lotus Herbals Professional,” “Lotus Salon De Beaute,” “Lotus Beauty Parlour,” and “Lotus Spa.” Its “LOTUS” mark was recognized as a well-known trademark in April 2025.

Lotus Herbals alleged that in July 2025, Lotus Beauty Salon began offering services under “Lotus Salon” through its website, 'lotusunisexsalon.com'. Despite a cease-and-desist notice, the salon continued using the mark and filed trademark applications of its own.

The court noted that the marks were identical in name, product category, and trade channels, constituting a case of  “triple identity.” It described the salon's conduct as prima facie dishonest and aimed at exploiting Lotus Herbals' established goodwill.

“This is a case of triple identity where the Mark is identical, the product category is identical and the trade channel as also the consumer base is identical. The Plaintiff being the prior user, adopter and the registered owner of the Plaintiff's Marks is entitled to protection,” the court observed.

Finding a prima facie case of trademark infringment, the court issued a temperory injunction, barring the salon from using “Lotus Salon” or any confusingly similar name until further orders.

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