LatestIP And Trademarks 28 June 2026
Whisky Trademark Dispute
The Supreme Court has ruled in the landmark judgment of Khoday Distilleries Ltd. v. Scotch Whisky Association, regarding the use of the trademark Peter Scot for whisky manufactured in India. The dispute arose from the objection raised by the Scotch Whisky Association to the use of this trademark, citing potential confusion with genuine Scotch whisky.
The Supreme Court has made a landmark judgment in the case of *Khoday Distilleries Ltd. v. Scotch Whisky Association*. The case involved a dispute over the use of the trademark *Peter Scot* for whisky manufactured in India. The main points of the dispute are:
- The use of the trademark *Peter Scot* for whisky
- The objection raised by the *Scotch Whisky Association* citing potential confusion with genuine *Scotch whisky*
- The Supreme Court's ruling on the matter, considering factors such as consumer confusion and trademark infringement.
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