trademark dispute
Delhi High Court Rules in Favor of Tesla Inc in Trademark Battle Against Tesla Power India
Nov 28, 2025 12:38 am CST
The Delhi High Court has granted an interim injunction favoring Tesla Inc in a trademark dispute with Tesla Power India, prohibiting the Indian company from using 'Tesla Power' or 'Tesla Power USA' trademarks for electric vehicles, batteries, and related products due to potential customer confusion and misrepresentation of origin.
Supreme Court Questions Dangerous Liquor Tetra Packs in Major Trademark Dispute Between Whisky Giants
Nov 17, 2025 11:55 pm CST
The Supreme Court of India expressed serious concerns about liquor being sold in tetra packs during a trademark dispute between John Distilleries ('Original Choice') and Allied Blenders ('Officers Choice'). Justices called the packaging "dangerous" and potentially deceptive, questioning how governments could permit such containers that resemble juice packets and could be easily concealed by students. The court appointed former Justice L Nageswara Rao to mediate the ongoing trademark battle while urging consideration of broader public health implications.
Mars and Cadbury End 25-Year Trademark Battle Over 'CELEBRATIONS' with Sweet Charitable Resolution
Oct 22, 2025 11:10 pm CST
After a 25-year legal dispute, Mars and Cadbury have reached an amicable settlement over the 'CELEBRATIONS' trademark in Delhi High Court. The resolution includes both companies withdrawing their legal claims and jointly contributing Rs 10 lakh worth of confectionery products to Delhi schoolchildren, demonstrating how corporate rivals can transform conflict into community benefit.