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ARTICLE · 15 JANUARY 2025

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The Bombay HC has remanded Audi's trademark application for "Q6" back to the senior examiner of trademark for reconsideration.

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TRADEMARK

BOMBAY HC REMANDS AUDI'S "Q6" TRADEMARK APPLICATION

The Bombay HC has remanded Audi's trademark application for "Q6" back to the senior examiner of trademark for reconsideration. The senior examiner rejected the application filed under classes 9 and 12, citing lack of distinctiveness and potential concerns about consumer confusion. Audi's legal counsel argued that the senior examiner failed to consider the evidence provided to support the registration, including the trademark registration of "Q6" in multiple countries. The court observed that the senior examiner's lack of due consideration was without proper justification. Consequently, it overturned the initial rejection and directed the senior examiner to re-evaluate the application in two weeks and provide a well-reasoned conclusion on the matter.

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