Sun Wards Off Volini Infringers, Makes It Count Too

Sun Pharma has blocked a group of firms attempting to ride on the trademark of its popular pain relief brand Volini –  among the key products at the core of the Indian firm’s OTC business.

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SUN PHARMA HAS BLOCKED INFRINGERS OF THE VOLINI BRAND

India’s top-ranked drug company, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., has fended off a group of firms that have infringed on its leading over-the-counter pain-relief brand Volini, including an apparent repeat offender.

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