- Burger King loses trademark infringement case against Pune eatery after 13 years of legal battle.
- District court rules in favor of Pune-based eatery owners, allowing them to continue using the ‘Burger King’ name.
- Judge Sunil Vedpathak highlights that the Pune restaurant had been using the name since 1991-92, predating Burger King’s entry into India in 2014.
- Burger King fails to provide evidence of trademark registration in India prior to 1991-92, leading to the court’s decision.
- Request for permanent injunction and Rs 20 lakh in damages denied by the court due to lack of evidence of trademark infringement and financial harm caused.
- Burger King discovered the Pune eatery operating under the same name since 2008, prompting the legal action.
- Pune-based eatery can now continue operating without facing legal consequences from the multinational corporation.
- The case reflects the complexities of trademark disputes between local businesses and global corporations.
- Burger King may need to reconsider its trademark protection strategies in India following the ruling.
- The Pune eatery can focus on serving its customers while Burger King navigates the aftermath of the legal battle.
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