Momentive Performance Materials Inc v. Beat Industries

A No. 1985 of 2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 29.04.2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY A No. 1985 of 2026 Momentive Performance Materials Inc Represented by its Power of Attorney Holder Mr.Pankaj Pahuja, 2750, Niskayuna,New York, 12309 United States of America ..Applicant Vs

1. Beat Industries Through its Proprietor Mr.Krishnan Venkatesh 599/676, Mettur Main Road, Bhavani , Erode Tamil Nadu 638 301.

2. Anandha Bio-Chemicals Through its Proprietor Mr.Krishnan Venkatesh 675, Mettur Main Road,Bhavani, Erode, Tamil Nadu 638301 ..Respondents To grant leave to the applicant herein to sue the 1st and 2nd Respondents before this Court.

For Applicant:

Mr.K.Premchandar

ORDER

The intending plaintiff in an action for infringement and passing off has applied for leave to sue the respondents before this Court. __________ https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

A No. 1985 of 2026 SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY, J.

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2. In the draft plaint, it is stated that the plaintiff's products are distributed in Chennai through its authorised distributors in Chennai. It is also stated that the respondents sell products on line through interactive websites accessible in Chennai.

3. Considering the aforesaid, it appears that a part of the cause of action has arisen within the jurisdiction of this Court. Therefore, the applicant is granted leave to sue the respondents before this Court. As a corollary, the Registry is directed to number the suit, if otherwise in order.

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