Trademark Insights

Registry Updates: 15 March 2026

The Hon'ble Delhi High Court recently upheld the registration of the mark “TRANSFORMOTION” in favour of Maruti Suzuki, dismissing Volkswagen’s challenge alleging similarity with its “4MOTION” mark. The Court declined to interfere with the Registrar’s decision and allowed the registration to stand.

Takeaway:

Trademark similarity must be assessed from the perspective of overall commercial impression. Mere presence of a common element in two marks does not automatically establish deceptive similarity.

Advisory:

When selecting a brand, conduct a comprehensive trademark search and evaluate the mark as a whole — including pronunciation, structure, and consumer perception. Strategic brand selection at the early stage significantly reduces litigation risk.

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Disclaimer: This update is for awareness, and knowledge-sharing for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal opinion.

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