Bombay High Court grants interim protection in Vadilal trademark dispute

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AI summary

The Bombay High Court granted interim protection to Vadilal Dairy International in a trademark dispute with Vadilal Industries (USA) Inc and Vadilal Industries Pvt Ltd. The ruling on Commercial Arbitration Petition 18386 of 2026, filed under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act, relates to a 1993 family settlement governing the Vadilal brand. The interim order allows the company to continue business under the Vadilal brand during arbitration. The court noted its observations are preliminary, with all rights to be decided in final arbitration.

Likely market impact

Positive for shareholders - company can keep using the Vadilal brand during arbitration, reducing near-term uncertainty over brand rights.