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  1. 2020

    Honda sues Hero Electric over e-scooter design

    Lawsuit filed

    Honda sued Hero Electric, alleging that the Indian company infringed the registered design of the rear cover and front and rear lamps of Honda's Moove electric scooter; the report describes the allegation, not a determination.

    Source excerpt

    • The Japanese manufacturer, in its petition seeking an ad interim injunction against Hero Electric, has alleged that the Indian company was “infringing” on the “registered design” of the rear cover and front and rear lamps of its Moove electric scooter.
    • Honda claims the Hero has infringed its registered design of the Moove scooter and made the Dash electric scooter with its reference design.
    • The Japanese automaker has approached the Delhi High Court alleging Hero of design theft and asking them to stop sales and production of its Dash scooter.
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