InterGlobe Aviation, which operates IndiGo airline, has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Mahindra Electric Automobile Limited (MEAL) in the Delhi High Court for using ‘6E’ in its new car called Mahindra BE 6e , which is expected to be released in February 2025.

The case will come up for hearing on December 9, reported Bar and Bench on December 3. IndiGo's IATA code is '6E' and it uses '6E' extensively as part of its branding.

Last week, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) expanded its electric vehicle portfolio in the country with the introduction of two all-new models.

M&M said it does not see any conflict with the "standalone '6E'" used by IndiGo and that it seeks to "find an amicable solution".

"Mahindra Electric Automobile Limited, a subsidiary, revealed its electric origin SUVs the BE 6e and XEV 9e on 26th November, 2024. MEAL has applied for trade mark registration under class 12 (vehicles) for “BE 6e” a part of its electric origin SUV portfolio. Hence, the Company does not see a conflict as Mahindra’s mark is

“BE 6e”, not the standalone “6E”. It differs fundamentally from IndiGo’s “6E”, which represents an airline, eliminating any risk of confusion. The distinct styling further emphasises their uniqueness.

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