Burger King Loses Legal Battle Against Pune Eatery

• Burger King Corporation's 13-year lawsuit against a Pune-based eatery was dismissed by a local court.
• The court found that the local 'Burger King' had been operating since 1991-92, predating the US chain's entry into India in 2014.
• No evidence of trademark infringement or damages was found, leading to the dismissal of the case.
• The court noted that the US company failed to prove customer confusion or actual damage caused by the local eatery.
• Both parties were denied monetary relief due to lack of substantial evidence.

Source: ET Brand Equity