to time and continue to be valid and is in force as on date. The plaintiff/Company was automatically vested Copyright protection under Section 2(o) of the Copyright Act, 1957 for the trade secrets and confidential information contained in the operating manuals, training procedures, designs of the logo and display items of the plaintiff/Company. The plaintiff uses their 'MRF' marks as trademark in relation to their vast range of products and services, and as a key, leading, prominent and essential portion of its trade name, corporate name and trading style in respect of various aspects of its operation and activities including its institutions in the field of sports and racing activities. The trademark 'MRF' is embodied on the products / equipment sold by the plaintiff, in its signages put up at commercial locations, factories, advertisement boards, franchisee and dealer shops by express permission. In view of the common law right and in view of prior user, the plaintiff is entitled to use the mark 'MRF' all over India, exclusively in exclusion of others. Over the last 60 plus years, the plaintiff's 'MRF' marks have attained a significant level of reputation and goodwill, in the light of their impeccable quality, promotional efforts, and usage of superior quality inputs. For proper appreciation of the popularity gained over the brand, https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 11/29
