Court in Mumbai orders temporary halt in distribution of video featuring Patanjali Foods Limited's brand - MAHAKOSH, on social media platforms like Facebook and WhatsApp, at the request of the company.
In July 2025, there is no recent news or updates regarding the ongoing legal dispute between Patanjali Foods Limited and Meta Platforms Inc concerning the trademark infringement of "Mahakosh" on Facebook. The lack of widespread media coverage or concluded proceedings suggests that either the case has not been widely reported or the legal proceedings have not been made public.
The dispute began when a video containing disparaging remarks against Patanjali Foods Limited's product and its trademark MAHAKOSH was circulated on Facebook. In response, Patanjali Foods Limited, the registered proprietor of the mark MAHAKOSH for edible oils, issued cease and desist notices to Meta Platforms in April 2023 and requested the deletion of the video from the platform. However, the Defendants failed to respond, leading to Patanjali Foods Limited arraying Defendant No. 3 in the nature of a John Doe action.
The Plaintiff, Patanjali Foods Limited, claimed that the videos infringed its registered trademark and spread misleading and false information about its trademark bearing product. The Court has not made any decision regarding the infringement of Google's platform by the Impugned video, and the Impugned video is still under consideration by the Court.
In a significant development, the Court granted a temporary injunction in favor of Patanjali Foods Limited, restraining the Defendants from infringing the Plaintiff's registered trademarks, including 'MAHAKOSH FUTURE FIT'. The Court made it clear that the ad-interim relief is to be operated against Meta Platforms and Defendant No. 3.
However, the Court has not granted any relief against Google in this case, and the Google Counsel objected to the grant of the relief against Google. The Plaintiff, on instructions, has decided not to press the relief against Google.
The next hearing for this case is scheduled on 27 June, 2023. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, it is recommended to check official court records, legal databases, or direct announcements from either company. The Court order can be found by clicking the provided link.
- The legal dispute between Patanjali Foods Limited and Meta Platforms Inc, initially triggered by the infringement of the "Mahakosh" trademark on Facebook, has also involved discussions about finance in the context of potential damages and legal fees.
- As the ongoing court case progresses, the impact on both Patanjali Foods Limited's business and Meta Platforms Inc's technology operations remains uncertain, with the outcome potentially setting precedents for future trademark cases in the digital space.
