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Delhi High Court Restrains Bihar Firm From Using Nintendo Name
The Delhi High Court has temporarily barred a Bihar-based real estate company from using the name Nintendo or “Nintendo India Private Limited”. Justice Jyoti Singh issued the interim order on July 29,…
The Story in Brief
The Delhi High Court has temporarily barred a Bihar-based real estate company from using the name Nintendo or “Nintendo India Private Limited”. Justice Jyoti Singh issued the interim order on July 29, after finding that the name was nearly identical or deceptively similar to the Japanese gaming company’s registered trademark and could confuse the public.
Nintendo said it discovered the Patna-registered company in November 2025. The realty firm deals in land and other properties. A cease-and-desist notice sent in February 2026 did not resolve the issue, prompting Nintendo to approach the court. The order will remain in force until further directions. The court has not finally decided liability or the company’s intent.
The Indian Opinion
The interim order protects Nintendo’s established trademark while the dispute continues. It does not by itself prove deliberate fraud or bad faith by the Bihar company. At the same time, dismissing the matter as an ordinary naming dispute would overlook the court’s concern about public confusion. The final outcome will depend on further proceedings and evidence about the company’s intent.
Source: www.thehindu.com
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