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Flipkart faces more legal action for trademark infringement by Metro Shoes

Mumbai-headquartered footwear brand Metro Shoes has filed a case in the Bombay High Court against Flipkart alleging that the e-commerce company's private label by the brand name of Metronaut is 'deceptively' similar to Metro, and has alleged Flipkart for trademark infringement. Metro shoes also alleged that Flipkart also sells shoes under its private label Metronaut. Flipkart had launched Metronaut in July 2017, focused on men clothing and accessories. For context, here are the two brands' wordmarks side by side. In a statement shared with MediaNama, the e-commerce player said that "Flipkart is not been aware of any such legal proceeding. If we are served notice by any court or judicial authority, we will take the necessary actions that are in the best interests of the company." The case filings can be tracked on the Bombay High Court site, and apparently, there are two cases. Below are the screenshots. Flipkart's previous legal issues This is not the first time that Flipkart's private label has faced a trouble. In January this year, Delhi court had restrained Flipkart from using its private label brand MarQ on the account of trademark issues. Under its private label MarQ, Flipkart sells Air Conditioners, Washing Machines, TVs and Microwaves. The trouble started when a Delhi-based electric appliances maker Marc Enterprises (plaintiff) filed a case saying that Flipkart’s (defendant) MarQ is similar to its own name selling similar or identical goods, and that this is a violation of its trademark that it has been using since 1981 and…

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