The Hindu Business Line : Suzuki sues 10 Indian cos for illegal use of brand name

SUZUKI Motor Corporation, Japan, has filed suits in the Delhi High Court against 10 companies using the word `SUZUKI' as trademark/part of their corporate names.

These companies are in various businesses such as finance, textile manufacture, spinning and weaving, a release issued by Maruti Udyog said. Through the suits, Suzuki has sought injunction against the use of the word `Suzuki' by these companies.

The 10 companies, against whom Suzuki has filed the aforesaid suits, are using the brand name without Suzuki's permission. These companies have no connection with Suzuki and the use of the brand name by them creates the impression that these companies are connected to Suzuki, the release said.

It has filed the suits as these companies are continuing to use the word `Suzuki' despite cease and desist notices.

In India, Suzuki has granted license to Maruti Udyog Ltd (for cars) and Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt Ltd (for motorcycles and other two wheelers) to use the brand name.

Earlier, on May 25, 2005 Suzuki had filed a suit in the Delhi High Court against a proprietorship firm calling itself `Suzuki Motors' without the permission of the company. On May 27, 2005 it successfully obtained an interim injunction restraining the said firm from using the word as part of its corporate name.

The suits were filed on December 7 in the Delhi High Court.

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