Delhi High Court Issues Summons To 'Nashville Fried Chicken' In KFC's Trademark Infringement Lawsuit

The Delhi High Court has issued summons in the trademark infringement suit filed by global fast-food restaurant chain Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) against “Nashville Fried Chicken” (NFC).

Justice Amit Bansal issued summons to Massive Restaurants Private Limited, the entity which operates NFC and sought its written statement within 30 days.

KFC has filed the suit alleging that the name Nashville Fried Chicken is deceptively similar to its brand name and can cause public confusion.

The Court also issued notice on KFC's application seeking interim injunction against Nascville Fried Chicken.

In the interim, KFC has sought to restrain Massive Restaurants from using the marks 'NFC', 'NASHVILLE FRIED CHICKEN' or any other deceptively similar variant of its mark 'KFC'.

KFC has argued that its mark has been declared to be a well-known trade mark.

The Court has sought NFC's reply within 10 days and listed the suit as well as the interim application for hearing on May 28.

Counsel for Plaintiff: Ms. Shwetasree Majumder, Mr. Rohan Krishna Seth and Mr. Ritwik Marwaha, Advocates

Title: KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LLC v. MASSIVE RESTAURANTS PRIVATE LIMITED

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