The Delhi High Court ruled that Google infringed on Hindware's trademark by allowing competitors to use 'Hindware' as a keyword in its AdWords platform, awarding Hindware ₹3 million in damages. The judgment challenges Google's claim of being a passive intermediary and highlights issues with competitors diverting traffic through keyword ads. Indian entrepreneurs have supported the ruling, citing similar experiences with brand protection costs. Google stated its global policy restricts trademark use in ad text and aims to comply with local laws. The ruling may prompt platforms to review their ad practices but is not expected to broadly change legal liability for online platforms in India.
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Following a five-year antitrust lawsuit by Epic Games, Google will let Android users in the US download third-party apps directly from the Google Play Store starting July 22. This change comes after a court ruling that found Google's Play Store pract...
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Google has announced its biggest solar power and battery storage purchase, investing in a project in Arkansas that will generate enough electricity to meet about 6% of the state's peak demand. The project, developed with Cypress Creek Energy, will ad...
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