The Delhi High Court on May 29, 2026, granted an ex parte ad interim injunction against M/s MakeMyIndiaTrip, barring the travel services website from using its name, domain, email IDs, and social media accounts. The court found the mark deceptively similar to the registered trademark of MakeMyTrip (India) Private Limited, ruling that adding the word "India" was insufficient to distinguish the two trademarks, according to medianama.com.
Justice Jyoti Singh held that the plaintiff, MakeMyTrip, had established a prima facie case under Section 29 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999. The court noted that the trademarks were visually, structurally, and conceptually similar, with overlapping services and consumer bases. The judge observed that the use of the impugned mark likely caused initial interest confusion, point-of-sale confusion, and post-sale confusion among consumers. The court also found the adoption of the infringing mark appeared to be in bad faith.
The ruling underscores the legal protections available for established trademarks in India’s competitive travel services sector. It aligns with precedent that minor modifications to a trademark are insufficient to avoid infringement claims when the marks and services are closely related. The case highlights the judiciary’s approach to preventing consumer confusion and protecting brand identity, reinforcing the importance of distinct branding in the digital marketplace.
The court directed MakeMyTrip to comply with procedural requirements within two weeks, and the matter is scheduled for further hearing on October 6, 2026, according to the court order published on medianama.com.