Supreme Court of India directs transfer of Eureka Forbes patent suit to Bombay for joint trial with Atomberg Technologies’ case.
SC TRANSFERS EUREKA FORBES PATENT SUIT TO BOMBAY HIGH COURT IN ATOMBERG CASE
CASE SUMMARY – The Supreme Court of India, in Atomberg Technologies Pvt. Ltd. vs. Eureka Forbes Ltd. (2025), resolved competing transfer petitions over parallel suits concerning alleged patent infringement and groundless threats. Atomberg sought to move Eureka’s Delhi infringement suit to Bombay, where it had earlier filed its own suit under Section 106 of the Patents Act. Citing duplication, overlapping issues, and forum shopping concerns, the Court held that the Bombay suit had priority. Consequently, it transferred the Delhi case to the Bombay High Court for joint adjudication, dismissing Eureka Forbes’ counter-petition.
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| Case Title | Atomberg Technologies Pvt. Ltd. vs Eureka Forbes Ltd. & Anr., Transfer Petitions (C) Nos. 1983 & 2174 of 2025 |
| Introduction | The Supreme Court dealt with cross-transfer petitions filed by Atomberg and Eureka Forbes over overlapping patent-related suits pending in Delhi and Bombay High Courts. |
| Factual Background | Atomberg launched its “Intellon” water purifier. Eureka Forbes alleged patent infringement and filed a Delhi suit. Atomberg claimed groundless threats and filed a Bombay suit under Section 106 of the Patents Act. Both sought transfer of the other’s case. |
| Legal Issues | Whether the Delhi patent infringement suit or the Bombay groundless threats suit should be transferred to ensure judicial efficiency and avoid conflicting decisions. |
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| Analysis | The Court held that both suits involved identical facts and issues, and parallel proceedings could cause duplication. The earlier Bombay suit was filed before the Delhi one, and both parties had offices in Mumbai. |
| Conclusion | The Supreme Court transferred the Delhi suit (Eureka Forbes v. Atomberg) to the Bombay High Court for joint trial with the existing Bombay suit. The counter-transfer petition by Eureka Forbes was dismissed. |
| Current Scenario | Both suits will now be jointly tried in the Bombay High Court, ensuring consistency and judicial economy in adjudication. |
“To avoid duplication and conflicting judgments, both suits shall be tried together before the Bombay High Court.”
SOURCE – SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
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