New Delhi, April 17 -- The Delhi High Court on Thursday directed the Trade Marks Registry to remove the 'Captain Blue' mark while hearing a plea filed by the alcoholic beverages manufacturer and distributor Diageo Scotland Limited, reported LiveLaw.

According to the report, Diageo Scotland Limited-the appellant in the case-claimed that it holds a vast and diverse portfolio of spirit brands and produces the 'Captain Morgan' brand of rums.

Apart from the 'Captain Morgan' brand, the Diageo Group also produces sub-brands such as 'Captain Morgan Gold', 'Captain Morgan White Rum' and 'Captain Morgan Dark Rum'.

In its plea, Diageo mentioned they have continuously and extensively used that the 'Captain' brand in India since 2006. Adding more, ...