In a landmark victory in a court battle, the New Delhi District court has issued a permanent injunction against a resemblance in name of the organization operating in the name of \u201cJan Aushadhi Sangh\u201d at Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. This firm was deliberately and intentionally using a deceptively similar name of \u201cJan Aushadhi\u201d a registered trademark of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), Department of Pharmaceuticals, Government of India with malafide intention to create confusion in the mind of the general public and to trade over Jan Aushadhi\u2019s goodwill. Now, the Court at Delhi has ordered the violator and its proprietors, partners, etc. restraining them from using the said mark \u201cJan Aushadhi\u201d in any manner. This ruling protects the integrity of PMBI\u2019s brand and ensures consumers receive authentic products at affordable rates through Jan Aushadhi Kendras, which is the main objective of the Pariyojana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Apart from issuing direction to violator for delivering all the material bearing the infringement trademark \u201cJan Aushadhi\u201d to PMBI for destruction, court was pleased to order damages of Rs. 10 lakhs in favour of PMBI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With an objective of making quality generic medicines available at affordable prices to all, Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) was launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government of India and it provides affordable and quality medicines through its network of 13800 Jan Aushadhi Kendra covering almost all districts of the country. People save 50% to 90% on the cost of medicines while buying from these retail outlets. Over the years, Jan Aushadhi has become the largest retail pharmacy chain of the country.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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