- Mahindra has issued a statement addressing the matter and is in talks with IndiGo to find an amicable solution.
InterGlobe Aviation Limited (IndiGo) filed a lawsuit against Mahindra Electric Automobile Ltd on Tuesday over the use of the name “6e” for its recently launched electric vehicle ‘BE 6e’. The aviation company filed a lawsuit in the Delhi High Court alleging trademark infringement. Mahindra has now issued a statement addressing the matter and also said that it is in talks with IndiGo to find an “amicable solution.”
“Don’t see a conflict,” Mahindra
In a statement, Mahindra said, “Mahindra revealed its electric origin SUVs the BE 6e and XEV 9e on November 26, 2024. Mahindra has applied for trade mark registration under class 12 (vehicles) for “BE 6e” a part of its electric origin SUV portfolio. We hence don’t see a conflict as Mahindra’s mark is “BE 6e,” not the standalone “6E.” It differs fundamentally from Indigo’s “6E,” which represents an airline, eliminating any risk of confusion. The distinct styling further emphasizes their uniqueness. We have taken on board the concerns that InterGlobe Aviation Limited have to infringement of their goodwill, which was not our intention. We are engaged in discussions with them to find an amicable solution.”
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Mahindra launched the BE 6e and XEV 9e electric SUVs kickstarting a new lineup of offerings for the automaker. The new SUVs will be sold under the new Born Electric brand and are based on the newly developed INGLO platform. Mahindra clarified that the BE 6e does not inflict copyright infringement considering IndiGo’s ‘6E’ represents an airline while the former stands for an electric vehicle, eliminating any confusion for the customer.
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The next hearing for the case will be heard on December 9, 2024. That being said, this won’t be the first time IndiGo has taken an automaker to court over copyright infringement. The airline previously took Tata Motors to court for the latter’s Indigo subcompact sedan. The name would be seen on a host of offerings from the carmaker including the Indigo Marina, Indigo CS, Indigo XL, Indigo Manza, and more. The nameplate remained operational between 2002 and 2018.
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First Published Date: 03 Dec 2024, 17:50 PM IST
