HC bars Indian firm from using Tesla trademark

Core Viewpoint - The Delhi high court has granted an interim injunction in favor of Tesla Inc, preventing Tesla Power India from using the trademarks 'Tesla Power' or 'Tesla Power USA' in any form, including the manufacturing of electric vehicles [1][6]. Group 1: Court's Findings - The court noted that Tesla Power India has stated it has no intention to manufacture electric vehicles or market other entities' EVs under the disputed trademarks until the final resolution of the case [3]. - Justice Tejas Karia indicated that Tesla Inc has established a prima facie case for the injunction, demonstrating prior use, goodwill, and reputation associated with the Tesla trademark [4][5]. - The court emphasized that the balance of convenience favors Tesla Inc, and failure to grant the injunction could cause significant prejudice to the plaintiff [5]. Group 2: Trademark and Consumer Confusion - Tesla Inc argued that the Indian company's trademarks prominently feature the word 'TESLA', which could lead to consumer confusion [7]. - The court found that the name 'Tesla Power USA' appears to be intended to mislead customers into believing a connection with Tesla Inc, which is based in the USA [8].