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Supreme Court stops Flipkart from using MarQ brand as trademark confusion deemed too close
Politics
Published on 15 May 2026
Top court says MarQ and Marc look and sound similar
The Supreme Court upheld a Delhi High Court order restraining Flipkart from using its “MarQ” electronics brand, ruling the mark is substantially similar to Marc Enterprises’ “Marc” trademark in pronunciation and overall commercial impression. The Court warned the use of such close marks would cause confusion, and refused to interfere with interim orders. Flipkart has eight weeks to dispose of remaining inventory. The dispute spans products sold online since 2017, with Marc’s trademark use dating back to 1981.
- SC upheld the Delhi High Court’s ban on Flipkart’s MarQ brand
- Court found “MarQ” and “Marc” substantially similar in sound and impression
- The ruling applies to similar electronics goods sold to similar customers
- Flipkart must sell off remaining MarQ inventory within eight weeks
- Flipkart sought mediation and offered full rebranding
- Marc Enterprises says it has used the Marc brand since 1981
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