Archive · 25 Jul 2025
McPatel Foods Sues McDonald's Over 'Mc' Prefix
A small Indian food company called McPatel is in a legal fight with McDonald's.
McPatel uses 'Mc' in its name, and McDonald's objects, believing it has the right to that prefix.
McDonald's has previously filed an objection against McPatel's trademark application, claiming that the "McPatel" mark is too similar to its own trademarks like "McDonald's".
McPatel has said they believe 'Mc' is a common prefix.
A court case is happening in India to sort this out.
The next hearing is set for July 28, 2025.
McPatel Foods sued McDonald's over the use of 'Mc' prefix.
The suit was filed in an Ahmedabad rural court.
McPatel seeks protection from potential legal action.
The case is scheduled for a hearing on July 28, 2025.
McDonald's opposes McPatel's trademark application.
- Who
- McPatel Foods Pvt Ltd is suing McDonald's Corporation.
- What
- A legal dispute over the use of the prefix 'Mc'.
- When
- The next court hearing is scheduled for July 28, 2025.
- Where
- Ahmedabad, India.
- Why
- McPatel seeks to prevent McDonald's from taking legal action over its use of the "Mc" prefix.
McPatel Foods' View
McDonald's View
Use of 'Mc' Prefix
McPatel Foods' View
The prefix 'Mc' is a common term and not exclusive to McDonald's.
McDonald's View
McDonald’s believes that the "McPatel" mark is deceptively similar to its own trademarks.
Intent Behind Mark Adoption
McPatel Foods' View
McPatel asserts it adopted the mark from its corporate name with no intent to deceive or benefit from McDonald's reputation.
McDonald's View
McDonald’s alleged that McPatel adopted the mark in bad faith to benefit from McDonald’s goodwill.
- Plaintiff
- McPatel Foods Pvt Ltd
- Defendant
- McDonald's Corporation
- Product
- Frozen French fries
- Legal action
- Filed under Section 142 of the Trademarks Act, 1999
- Court
- Ahmedabad rural court
- Hearing Date
- July 28, 2025
