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Belagavi Firm Challenges Anthropic PBC Trademark
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The Registrar of Trademarks in India accepted an application from Belagavi-based Anthropic Software Private Ltd on February 19, 2026, citing prior-use rights in the name "Anthropic." The firm, founded by Mohammad Ayyaz Mulla, has filed a rectification petition and a lawsuit seeking cancellation of U.S.-based Anthropic PBC's Indian trademark and requested an interim injunction; the next hearing is March 9, 2026.
Key Points
- 1Secures trademark application accepted by Indian Registrar on Feb 19 based on prior-use claim
- 2Challenges Anthropic PBC to cancel its India registration, asserting brand use since 2017
- 3Prompts legal scrutiny for international trademark filings and prior-use evidence in India
Scoring Rationale
Official registrar ruling and active litigation raise relevance, limited novelty and regional scope reduce broader impact.
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