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Burger King Loses Legal Battle Against Pune Eatery

CosmicTaco · 2024-08-25T09:39:37.328120+05:30

- Burger King Corporation's 13-year lawsuit against a Pune-based eatery was dismissed by a local court. - The court found that the local 'Burger King' had been operating since 1991-92, predating the US chain's entry into India in 2014. - No evidence of trademark infringement or damages was found, leading to the dismissal of the case. - The court noted that the US company failed to prove customer confusion or actual damage caused by the local eatery. - Both parties were denied monetary relief due to lack of substantial evidence. Source: [ET Brand Equity](https://brandequity.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/business-of-brands/trademark-infringement-burger-king-loses-legal-battle-against-namesake-pune-eatery/112622799)

Burger King Corporation's 13-year lawsuit against a Pune-based eatery was dismissed by a local court.
The court found that the local 'Burger King' had been operating since 1991-92, predating the US chain's entry into India in 2014.
No evidence of trademark infringement or damages was found, leading to the dismissal of the case.
The court noted that the US company failed to prove customer confusion or actual damage caused by the local eatery.
Both parties were denied monetary relief due to lack of substantial evidence.

Source: ET Brand Equity