Archive · 22 Aug 2025
Court Sides with Kirloskar Proprietary in Trademark Dispute
Two companies, Kirloskar Brothers and Kirloskar Proprietary, are arguing about who can use the 'Kirloskar' name.
Kirloskar Brothers initially sued another company for using the name, but the court said Kirloskar Proprietary, the actual owner of the trademark, should be in charge.
The court sided with Kirloskar Proprietary, letting them take over the case.
This means Kirloskar Proprietary has the final say in the trademark dispute, not Kirloskar Brothers.
The court also stopped Kirloskar Brothers from withdrawing the case.
Bengaluru court replaced Kirloskar Brothers with Kirloskar Proprietary as plaintiff in trademark case.
Kirloskar Proprietary, the trademark owner, asserted its right to pursue the case.
Kirloskar Brothers initially sued Solid State Systems for trademark infringement.
Kirloskar Proprietary sought to become the plaintiff after learning of the suit.
The court rejected Kirloskar Brothers' attempt to withdraw the case.
- Who
- Kirloskar Brothers, Kirloskar Proprietary, and Solid State Systems
- What
- The Bengaluru Commercial Court replaced Kirloskar Brothers with Kirloskar Proprietary as the plaintiff in a trademark infringement case.
- When
- Published on August 22, 2025.
- Where
- Bengaluru, India
- Why
- Kirloskar Proprietary, the trademark owner, has superior rights.
Kirloskar Brothers
Kirloskar Proprietary
Plaintiff
Kirloskar Brothers
Filed the original suit.
Kirloskar Proprietary
The suit was taken over by Kirloskar Proprietary.
Case Withdrawal
Kirloskar Brothers
Attempted to withdraw the case.
Kirloskar Proprietary
Court did not allow the withdrawal.
- Plaintiff (Original)
- Kirloskar Brothers
- Plaintiff (Current)
- Kirloskar Proprietary
- Defendant
- Solid State Systems
- Trademark
- 'Kirloskar'
- Court
- Bengaluru Commercial Court
