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Since the two companies operate in completely different sectors, the argument of trademark infringement will be hard to prove, unless merchandise is involved.
Indian automotive major Mahindra and Mahindra in November announced the launch of two electric SUVs, one of which was named the “BE 6e”. Even as both models received much fanfare, the company was hit by a lawsuit from InterGlobe Aviation, which does business as IndiGo. The parent of India’s largest airline asserted that Mahindra’s use of “6e” constitutes trademark infringement.
At the Delhi High Court on Monday, the carmaker undertook to drop “6e” from the car’s name and call it just “BE 6” instead. That’s just for the moment. Meanwhile, Mahindra continues to contend that IndiGo’s lawsuit has no merit …
As the low-cost carrier pushes through a compensation overhaul, the absence of a CEO is complicating a delicate moment.
The two new chief executives at Air India and IndiGo come with contrasting reputations but face the same challenge—do their predecessors one better.
A regulatory easing could see the billionaire’s conglomerate move from running airports to owning an airline—an idea he is warming up to, with multiple options open.
