Delhi Court Rules Google Infringed Trademark Rights of Hindware
The Delhi High Court delivered a 163-page judgment on May 22, addressing a trademark dispute initiated by Hindware Limited against Google. The court ruled that Google cannot use the trademark 'Hindware' or related terms as advertising keywords. Hindware, a sanitaryware company, argued that its trademark was misused by competitors who purchased it as a keyword, leading to consumer confusion. The ruling could impact future trademark cases involving online advertising in India, as it highlights the conflict between trademark law and digital advertising practices. Google has yet to respond to the ruling.
Published 1 day ago • 30 May 2026, 10:00 AM IST