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].

Core Viewpoint - The Delhi High Court has restrained Gurugram-based Tesla Power India from using the 'Tesla' brand for promotional advertisements related to electric vehicle products until the resolution of a trademark infringement lawsuit filed by Tesla Inc against the company [6]. Group 1: Legal Proceedings - Tesla Inc filed a lawsuit in May last year, alleging that Tesla Power's use of its trademark in India was causing consumer confusion and harming its business interests [6]. - The court noted an undertaking from Tesla Power's CEO that the company had no plans to enter the electric vehicle market, which influenced the court's decision to impose a restraint order [6]. - The court has prohibited Tesla Power from using the 'Tesla' mark in relation to various battery products and services, including lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries [6]. Group 2: Company Arguments - Tesla Power contended that it was not manufacturing electric vehicles but was only selling lead-acid batteries and inverters [4]. - The company claimed that advertisements featuring the Tesla trademark were related to a strategic partnership with another company, e-Ashwa, and not directly linked to Tesla Power's products [4]. - Tesla Power argued that it was not violating trademark laws, asserting that 'Tesla' is not a coined mark and that many companies share the same name globally, including in India [5]. Group 3: Compliance and Actions - Following accusations from Tesla Inc regarding the sale of electric scooters under various sub-brands, the court requested Tesla Power to provide an affidavit detailing the number of electric scooters sold [5]. - Tesla Power communicated to the court that it had instructed vendors and partners to remove the Tesla marks from electric scooters, emphasizing its intention to comply with the court's undertaking [5].