Delhi High Court to hear Tesla vs Tesla Power case next on 28 May
filed the lawsuit to prevent Telsa Power from using the "Tesla" trademark. It argued that Tesla Power's use of the trademark in India was causing confusion among consumers and potentially harming its business interests. It claimed Tesla Power not only had a similar trademark but also advertised itself as an EV company in newspapers.
It said consumers were mistakenly buying Tesla Power batteries, assuming they are associated with the US company, and sending complaint to Tesla Inc. Also read: Why Elon Musk prioritized China over India Legal experts earlier told Mint that the case could have a significant impact on similar cases in the future as it could establish precedents in intellectual property (IP) law related to the rapidly growing EV industry. A verdict in favour of Tesla Inc could lead to stricter enforcement of IP rights, which would affect licensing negotiations and technology co-referencing businesses in the industry.
The court also criticised Tesla Inc, saying that it had not shown any urgency, considering that it has been communicating with Tesla Power about the trademark dispute since 2020. The court said Tesla Power had been operating for four years and deserved an opportunity to present its case. Also read: How Tesla's first India lawsuit will affect EV trademark battles Tesla Power argued that it was not manufacturing EV batteries, but rather selling lead-acid batteries used in conventional vehicles and inverters.
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