Tesla continues to make headlines with lawsuits. Elon Musk’s electric car company has filed a new lawsuit in India. According to a report from the Delhi High Court, Tesla is demanding a battery manufacturer in the country to change its name.
The hearing in India has pitted Tesla against Tesla Power India Pvt Ltd brands. The initial lawsuit, opened last year, revealed that the battery manufacturer was unjustly using the “Tesla Power” brand.
In April, the Delhi High Court ordered Tesla Power to withdraw specific advertisements and refrain from using the “Tesla Power” slogan. However, the electric car giant claimed that this decision was not enforced.
In its statement regarding the lawsuit, Tesla argued that the Indian company’s use of this name caused confusion in the market and constituted trademark infringement. Tesla sought both compensation and permanent injunction to prevent Tesla Power India from using its brand name.
However, the Indian company stated that its business was limited to battery production and had no plans to enter the electric vehicle segment. This suggests that the allegations of causing confusion among customers in the market are unfounded.
The judge overseeing the case has given Tesla Power India three weeks to provide an official response. Tesla also stated that it discovered the trademark infringement last year and attempted to resolve the issue before resorting to legal action. Despite this, the battery manufacturer did not abandon its brand.
