The Delhi High Court ordered Google to pay $31,600 in damages for allowing competitors to use the Hindware trademark as a keyword in its online advertising auction system.
Key Points
- The Delhi High Court issued the ruling against Google on May 22 regarding trademark infringement.
- Google was found to be auctioning the "Hindware" trademark to competitors for targeted advertising without authorization.
- The court determined that Google’s AdWords policy facilitates the unauthorized sale of proprietary trademarks.
- Google stated it operates in accordance with local laws and challenges orders it deems overbroad or inconsistent with its policies.