The Delhi High Court has granted an ad-interim injunction in favour of global fast-food chain Domino’s Pizza, restraining 15 local outlets from operating under deceptively similar names such as Domnic’s Pizza, Domnik Pizza, and Daminic Pizza.

Justice Saurabh Banerjee, who passed the order, emphasized the risk of consumer confusion, particularly in the food industry. “Any confusion between such products, if allowed to continue, can lead to disastrous consequences on human health. Therefore, this Court has to adopt a more cautious and stringent approach,” the judge observed.

Domino’s IP Holder LLC, a Delaware-based company, approached the court seeking a permanent injunction against the defendants for trademark infringement, passing off, dilution, and tarnishment of its brand. The company argued that its trademarks—including the former trade name Dominick’s Pizza—are well-known globally, with a presence in over 90 countries through more than 21,000 stores.

The plaintiff contended that the impugned names used by the defendants are phonetically and visually similar to its registered trademarks and are being used deceptively on popular food delivery platforms such as Zomato and Swiggy. According to Domino’s, this misuse is a deliberate attempt to ride on its goodwill and mislead consumers.

Taking note of these arguments, the Court held that the defendants’ marks were prima facie deceptively similar and phonetically identical to Domino’s trademarks. It directed Zomato and Swiggy—named as Defendants 16 and 17 in the suit—to immediately de-list the infringing restaurants from their platforms.

The matter is scheduled for further hearing on September 17, 2025.

Case Title: Dominos IP Holder LLC & Anr. v. M/s Domnic’s Pizza & Ors.