Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Anthropic PBC Challenges Jurisdiction in Karnataka Trademark Suit
A company in Belagavi, India, called Anthropic Software, has sued a US company named Anthropic PBC for using a similar name, claiming it causes confusion and harms its business.
The US company argues that the Indian court does not have the right to hear the case because it does not operate in that district.
The US company also says it has a strong reputation and the allegations of confusion are not real.
The Indian company claims it has lost business and investment opportunities due to the US company's actions.
The court has asked the Indian company to respond to the US company's arguments.
Anthropic PBC argues that the Belagavi court lacks jurisdiction as it does not operate in the district.
Anthropic Software alleges trademark infringement and confusion in the market.
The US company claims its mark has substantial goodwill and reputation in India.
The Indian company claims substantial business loss and seeks damages of Rs 1 crore.
The court has directed the Indian company to file its objection to the US company's application.
- Who
- Anthropic Software Pvt Ltd (Plaintiff) vs. Anthropic PBC (Defendant)
- What
- Trademark infringement suit
- When
- Filed by the plaintiff, with the defendant's application dated October 18, 2025
- Where
- Civil Court, Belagavi District, Karnataka
- Why
- Allegations of trademark infringement and confusion in the market
Anthropic Software Pvt Ltd
Anthropic PBC
Jurisdiction
Anthropic Software Pvt Ltd
The court has jurisdiction as the defendant operates in the same industry and causes confusion.
Anthropic PBC
The court lacks jurisdiction as the company does not operate or have a registered office in the district.
Trademark Use
Anthropic Software Pvt Ltd
The US company deliberately adopted a similar name to benefit from its goodwill and reputation.
Anthropic PBC
The US company's mark has acquired substantial goodwill and reputation in India, and the allegations of confusion are illusory.
Business Impact
Anthropic Software Pvt Ltd
The US company's actions have caused substantial business loss, funding, and investment opportunities.
Anthropic PBC
The plaintiff's belated application for trademark registration is aimed at frustrating the defendant's operations and creating barriers.
- Plaintiff
- Anthropic Software Pvt Ltd
- Defendant
- Anthropic PBC
- Court
- Civil Court, Belagavi District
- Jurisdiction Claim
- Section 20 of the Civil Procedure Code
- Trademark Registration Date
- October 18, 2025
- Claimed Damages
- Rs 1 crore