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Hyundai Motor India (Hyundai) has filed a passing off suit against Mahindra-Renault in the Delhi High Court. Hyundai is objecting to Mahindra-Renault's plan to launch the 'sandero' hatchback as they feel that the name 'sandero' is similar to their hatchback, the 'santro'.
"They (Mahindra-Renault) are planning to launch Sandero, which is very similar sounding to our Santro. Both are hatchbacks and Santro is an established trademark and they are trying to get mileage out of it," said a Hyundai official.
Hyundai is asking the court not to allow Mahindra-Renault to launch the car under the name Sandero. In a release to media persons, Mahindra-Renault CEO Nalin Mehta said, "We have filed a reply requesting the Honourable Court for removal of Mahindra-Renault's name as the defendant. Mahindra-Renault does not have any ownership of the Sandero brand. The Sandero brand belongs to Renault and we have no locus standi on the brand."
Hyundai is being represented by Anand & Anand. Head of Litigation, Binny Kalra, along with Partner Bharat Subrahmaniam and Senior Associate Varun Menon are part of the team at Anand. Mahindra is being represented by Sushant M. Singh, the name Partner of Sushant M. Singh & Associates, another boutique IP Firm. The court has scheduled a hearing on November 12.
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