Nestlé wins Maggi trademark battle as court backs settlement with utensil firm

The Delhi High Court has closed a trademark infringement suit filed by Nestlé, the maker of Maggi noodles, against Shankeshwar Utensils & Appliances Pvt. Ltd., which had been manufacturing utensils under the brand name Maggisun.

Justice Tejas Karia approved a settlement between the parties, under which the utensil maker undertook not to manufacture, sell, or advertise any goods under the name Maggisun or any mark deceptively similar to Maggi.

The case, filed in 2018 by Nestlé’s Swiss corporate entity Societe Des Produits Nestlé SA, alleged that the use of Maggisun amounted to passing off and consumer confusion.

As per the settlement, Shankeshwar Utensils acknowledged Nestlé’s ownership and the validity of all Maggi trademark registrations, agreed to destroy all existing stock bearing the disputed mark, and cancel its trademark for Maggisun. It also undertook not to promote or advertise the mark across any media or e-commerce platforms.

Nestlé’s counsel informed the court that the company would not pursue further claims once the settlement was decreed. The court ordered that a decree sheet be drawn up and that both parties remain bound by the agreed terms.

India remains Maggi’s largest global market, with over six billion servings sold in FY24 and continued double-digit growth in Nestlé India’s prepared dishes and cooking aids segment.

The brand, however, has had a turbulent history—in 2015, Maggi was banned nationwide by FSSAI for five months after tests found lead levels above permissible limits. Despite the setback, Maggi quickly regained its 80% market share and has since expanded its product range, with Nestlé India investing ₹7,500 crore (2020–25) to strengthen manufacturing and distribution across the country.Read about our editorial guidelines and ethics policy