LatestIP And Trademarks 2 November 2026
New Indian Express Appeals to Supreme Court Over Event Ban
The New Indian Express has approached the Supreme Court to overturn a Bombay High Court order that prohibited the newspaper from holding events outside South India. The case centers on the paper’s trademark registration and its right to use the Indian Express title online, arguing that the ban infringes on its commercial and branding freedoms.
The New Indian Express has filed a petition with the Supreme Court challenging a Bombay High Court ruling that bars it from holding events outside South India. The dispute involves the paper’s trademark registration and its use of the *Indian Express* title online.
- Issue: Bombay HC prohibited event series beyond the South.
- Relief sought: Supreme Court to stay the ban and allow nationwide events.
- Background: The newspaper argues the trademark gives it the right to use the name across India.
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