Legal · Commerce & Consumer Brands

Delhi HC dismisses Flipkart appeal in MarQ trademark case

By Startup Enthusiast · 17 April 2026

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Flipkart runs an online marketplace selling mobiles, electronics, furniture, grocery and more

The Delhi High Court dismissed Flipkart's appeal and upheld an injunction stopping it from using the 'MarQ' brand for appliances

The court ruled that 'MarQ' is phonetically and structurally similar to Marc Enterprises' registered 'MARC' mark, which has been in use since 1981

The Delhi High Court dismissed Flipkart's appeal in a trademark dispute with Marc Enterprises over the 'MarQ' brand.
The court upheld a trial court injunction that restrains Flipkart from using the 'MarQ' brand for appliances.
The case began in 2018 when Marc Enterprises alleged Flipkart's 'MarQ' infringed its registered 'MARC' trademark.
The trial court had granted an interim injunction against Flipkart, which Flipkart challenged in the High Court.
The High Court judgment was delivered on April 10, 2026, and it refused to interfere with the trial court order.
The court said 'MARC' and 'MarQ' are phonetically and structurally similar, and an average consumer could confuse them.
Both companies operate in closely related electrical and electronic goods categories, and products are sold through similar channels including online.
Flipkart argued that online buyers are more careful, but the court rejected that, saying phonetic similarity still matters in ecommerce.

The ruling comes as Flipkart prepares for a public listing and explores a $2 Bn to $2.5 Bn pre-IPO fundraise from domestic and global investors.
Flipkart held discussions with multiple investment banks in the US and India to gauge investor interest; the final call is with majority owner Walmart.
Flipkart's marketplace arm reported operating revenue of ₹20,493 Cr in FY25, up 14%, and a loss of ₹1,494 Cr, narrowed 37% year-on-year.

Flipkart is an online shopping site for mobiles, electronics, furniture, grocery, lifestyle, books, and more.
It offers categories including fashion, mobiles, electronics, beauty, home appliances, toys, baby, food & health, auto accessories, sports & fitness, furniture, books, and 2 wheelers.
Flipkart features services like EMI, Pay Later, Gift Cards, Sell, Phone Plus, Next-Gen SuperCoin, Value 365, and Brands in Spotlight.
It also runs Minutes Grocery Store, Minutes Paan Store, Minutes Pharmacy Store, and the upcoming Big Billion Days sale event.