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IndiGo takes Mahindra Electric to court alleging trademark infringement after automaker uses ‘6e’ in name of new electric SUV | Business News

IndiGo takes Mahindra Electric to court alleging trademark infringement after automaker uses ‘6e’ in name of new electric SUV | Business News

India’s largest airline IndiGo has filed a case in the Delhi High Court against automobile major Mahindra & Mahindra’s (M&M’s) electric mobility arm, Mahindra Electric Automobile (MEAL), for using the airline’s identifier code 6E in the name of its recently unveiled electric vehicle BE 6e. IndiGo has the registration for the “6E” trademark and uses it extensively in its branding and advertising. “The ‘6E’ mark is an integral part of IndiGo’s identity for the past 18 years and is a registered trademark that holds strong global recognition. The ‘6E’ mark, whether standalone or in its variants and formative forms, is extensively used by IndiGo for its offerings and for goods and services provided in collaboration with trusted partners. Any unauthorised use of the “6E” mark, whether standalone or in any form, constitutes an infringement of IndiGo’s rights, reputation, and goodwill. IndiGo is committed to taking all necessary and appropriate steps to safeguard its intellectual property and brand identity,” the airline said in a statement. MEAL unveiled its electric-origin SUVs — BE 6e and XEV 9e …

Government Said to Expand EV Manufacturing Incentives After Tesla Disappointment

Government Said to Expand EV Manufacturing Incentives After Tesla Disappointment

India plans to expand electric vehicle incentives to automakers building models at existing factories in the country, instead of limiting the benefits to automakers willing to build new plants, a person with direct knowledge of the matter said. India’s EV policy, which is still being finalised, was originally designed to encourage Tesla to enter the market and manufacture locally but the US automaker backed off from those plans earlier this year. Other foreign automakers have shown interest in making EVs in India at existing and new factories, according to minutes of a meeting with India’s ministry of heavy industries that was seen by Reuters. It is hoped that changes to the policy will encourage EV investment from the likes of Toyota and Hyundai, the source said. Under the policy announced in March, an automaker investing at least $500 million (roughly Rs. 42,293 crore) to manufacture EVs in India with 50 percent of components sourced locally is entitled to a huge cut on import taxes – a drop to 15 percent from as high as 100 …