**Maggi v/s Maggisun: Delhi High Court Closes Trademark Suit Following Nestle’s Settlement**
*By Akash Pandey | October 6, 2025, 1:35 PM*
The Delhi High Court has officially closed the trademark infringement case filed by Nestle S.A., the parent company of the iconic brand “Maggi,” against Shankeshwar Utensils & Appliances Private Limited. The defendant had been manufacturing utensils under the brand name “Maggisun,” which Nestle claimed infringed upon its trademark rights.
**Settlement Details Approved by the Court**
Justice Tejas Karia approved the settlement between the parties, wherein Shankeshwar Utensils agreed to cease manufacturing and selling pressure cookers or any other goods under the name “Maggisun” or any trademarks similar to “Maggi.”
As part of the legal agreement, Shankeshwar Utensils acknowledged Nestle’s ownership of the MAGGI trademark and recognized all related trademark registrations held by Nestle as valid.
**Background of the Case**
Nestle filed the trademark suit in 2018 through its corporate entity, Societe Des Produits Nestle SA. The company, which acquired the Maggi brand in 1947, alleged that the use of “Maggisun” by Shankeshwar Utensils amounted to trademark infringement, potentially misleading consumers.
**Compliance and Further Actions**
Under the terms of the settlement, Shankeshwar Utensils agreed not only to stop advertising under the “Maggisun” or any similar brand name but also to destroy all existing products bearing the “Maggisun” mark. Moreover, the company committed to cancel its trademark registration for “Maggisun.”
Nestle’s legal counsel confirmed that upon acceptance of this settlement by the court, Nestle would not pursue any remaining claims stated in the suit.
**Impact on the Market**
The court decreed the suit in accordance with the settlement and directed both parties to be bound by its terms. India remains one of Nestle’s most important and fastest-growing markets for Maggi noodles, with over six billion servings sold in the fiscal year 2023-24 alone. Nestle has highlighted India as a key growth region globally, with double-digit growth rates.
**Maggi’s Enduring Popularity**
Despite facing significant challenges—including a notable five-month ban in 2015 by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) over lead content concerns—Maggi continues to enjoy widespread consumer loyalty. Nestle India has expanded its portfolio with more than 140 new product launches in the last eight years and plans to invest ₹7,500 crore between 2020 and 2025 to further strengthen its operations in India.
The resolution of this trademark dispute marks another chapter in Maggi’s journey in India, reinforcing its dominant market presence amid evolving business and legal landscapes.
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