WIPRO is well known trademark, as noted by Delhi HC in recent lawsuit filed by company. Azim Premji- File image
The Delhi High Court has recognised ‘WIPRO’ as a “well-known” trademark, observing that WIPRO Enterprises Pvt Ltd has been using the mark continuously and uninterruptedly since 1977, earning significant goodwill and reputation over the decades.
The observation came from Justice Tejas Karia in an order dated October 6, in connection with a lawsuit filed by WIPRO Enterprises opposing a trademark registration application by ‘Shivam Udhyog Wipro Wire Mesh’.
What Was WIPRO Trademark Case?
The court noted that WIPRO has expanded into multiple sectors since the 1980s and holds several trademark registrations for the ‘WIPRO’ name across different classes, with the earliest registrat