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Delhi HC Rules – ‘Yatra’ is a Generic Term, Not Exclusive October 1, 2025
Published in: Alerts
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The Delhi High Court, in Yatra Online Ltd. v. Mach Conferences & Events Ltd., dismissed a plea to restrain use of “BookMyYatra”, holding that “Yatra”, meaning travel, is generic and not monopolizable under trademark law.
The Court noted that Yatra’s registrations already disclaim exclusivity over the word and that long use since 2006 had not made the mark distinctive. “BookMyYatra” was found sufficiently distinct, with no prima facie infringement or passing off.
This ruling highlights the difficulty of claiming exclusivity over generic terms, even with extensive use.
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