upGrad files Rs 3 cr trademark infringement suit against edtech firm Scaler

Accuses Scaler of using its brand name 'upGrad' through Google Ads to appear on top of search results on Google Search Engine and in turn gaining illicit benefit

Ronnie Screwvala-led edtech unicorn upGrad,  has filed a suit for trademark infringement against another EdTech company called Scaler. The suit has been filed in the Delhi High Court for violation of the intellectual property relating to upGrad’s trademark. It has also sought damages of more than Rs 3 crore. upGrad accused Scaler of using its brand name ‘upGrad’ through Google Ads to appear on top of search results on Google Search Engine and in turn gaining illicit benefit.

On Monday 29 November 2021, the Delhi High Court granted an ad-interim injunction in favour of upGrad. The court, until further notice,