Metro Shoes Vs Flipkart to Bombay HC over Brand Name

Metro Shoes has filed a case in the Bombay High Court alleging Flipkart is selling a private brand named Metronaut that is deceptively similar to Metro’s eponymous brand, and also alleged that the online retailer is selling shoes among other products under the brand name.

 

Piyush Shah, the lawyer representing Metro, said he has filed the case on Tuesday. “They are using the name of Metronaut that is similar to Metro,” Shah said. “It is a trademark infringement case.”
“Flipkart has not been aware of any such legal proceeding. If we are served notice by any court or judicial authority, we will take the necessary actions that are in the best interests of the company,” a Flipkart spokesperson said in an emailed response.

Late last year, Flipkart had launched products under Metronaut private label in men’s fashion and accessories. Currently, Flipkart sells denims, t-shirts, shirts, shoes and accessories such as belts, wallets and sunglasses under the Met .Metro operates over 200 outlets in and around 100 cities and also sells through other multi-brand stores.