Archive · 25 Sep 2025
Radico Khaitan Injunction: 'KASHMYR' Vodka Trademark Dispute
Radico Khaitan, a vodka company, is being sued by Piccadily.
Piccadily says Radico Khaitan's 'KASHMYR' vodka sounds too much like their 'CASHMIR' and 'CASHMERE' brands, potentially confusing customers.
A court has told Radico Khaitan to stop selling 'KASHMYR' vodka for now.
Piccadily says this won't hurt their money.
Both companies' stock prices moved slightly.
The case started in July 2025 and is still ongoing.
Radico Khaitan faces an injunction over its 'KASHMYR' vodka brand.
The injunction was granted due to a trademark dispute with Piccadily Agro Industries.
Piccadily claimed consumer confusion due to similar-sounding brand names.
The court order prevents Radico Khaitan from using the 'KASHMYR' mark.
Legal proceedings started in July 2025, with the injunction on September 23, 2025.
- Who
- Radico Khaitan and Piccadily Agro Industries
- What
- Radico Khaitan faces an injunction over its 'KASHMYR' vodka brand
- When
- September 23, 2025
- Where
- District Court of Karnal
- Why
- Piccadily claimed consumer confusion due to similar-sounding brand names.
Radico Khaitan
Piccadily Agro Industries
Brand Similarity
Radico Khaitan
Radico Khaitan launched its 'KASHMYR' vodka.
Piccadily Agro Industries
Piccadily claims consumer confusion due to 'KASHMYR' being phonetically similar to its 'CASHMIR' and 'CASHMERE' brands.
- Companies Involved
- Radico Khaitan, Piccadily Agro Industries
- Vodka Brands
- Radico Khaitan's 'KASHMYR', Piccadily's 'CASHMIR' and 'CASHMERE'
- Legal Action
- Interim injunction granted by Karnal District Court
- Plaintiff
- Piccadily Agro Industries
- Registered Trademarks
- Piccadily registered 'CASHMERE' in 2015, 'CASHMIR' in 2023
- Court Order Date
- September 23, 2025
- Court Filing
- Piccadily filed in July 2025
- Financial Impact (Piccadily)
- No financial implications stated