The Delhi High Court has imposed costs of over Rs. 9.5 lakhs on three individuals for blatantly infringing the trademarks of Louis Vuitton and failing to appear before the court in the trademark infringement suit filed by the French luxury company.

Justice Amit Bansal said that this is a fit case for award of actual costs to Louis Vuitton and awarded Rs.9,59,413 as costs to be paid by the individuals.

“Costs of Rs.3,00,000/- shall be paid by the defendants no. 1 and 2 and costs of Rs.6,59,414/- shall be paid by the defendant no.3,” the court said.

The court was hearing a suit filed by Louis Vuitton Malletier alleging infringement of its registered and well-known trademarks by three individuals who were manufacturing and selling goods bearing “Louis Vuitton” trademarks.