Court Restrains Local Company from Using Volvo Trademark After Swedish Automaker Files Suit

An Ahmedabad domestic court has issued an order prohibiting an Indian company from using the well-known "Volvo" trademark, following an infringement suit brought by Swedish automobile manufacturer AB Volvo. Almost 30 years old case underlines the robust protections granted to renowned trademarks in India and serves as a significant precedent in terms of brand protection and passing off under the Trade Marks Act, 1999. The court case has its roots in 1995 when the world leader in car...