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An Indian court says Google can be liable for selling rivals a brand’s name

The Delhi High Court held Google liable for letting rivals bid on the trademark ‘Hindware’ as an ad keyword, a ruling that could reshape keyword advertising.

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An Indian court says Google can be liable for selling rivals a brand’s name

The Delhi High Court held Google liable for letting rivals bid on the trademark ‘Hindware’ as an ad keyword, a ruling that could reshape keyword advertising.

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economictimes.indiatimes.com12 h fa

Delhi High Court ruling on Google keyword ads could reshape online advertising

A Delhi High Court ruling has found Google liable for trademark infringement, ordering the tech giant to pay $31,600. The court stated Google allowed competitors to use "Hindware" as an advertising keyword without…

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Indian court ruling on Google keyword ads could reshape online advertising

NEW DELHI, May 29 : An Indian court ruling that Google infringed the trademark rights of a bathroom fittings maker by allowing rivals to use its name as an advertising keyword could reshape the online ads market, Indian…

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techcrunch.com15 h fa

Founders seize on Indian court ruling to revive criticism of Google's ad business | TechCrunch

The ruling drew support from founders, while lawyers said it could force platforms to revisit how they handle trademarked keywords.

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Google ordered to pay ₹30L as Hindware wins trademark case

Delhi High Court ruled Google's keyword advertising system infringed Hindware's trademark, imposing Rs 30 lakh fine and banning use of HINDWARE as advertising keywords.

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hindustantimes.com16 h fa

Delhi HC fines Google ₹30 lakh over trademark use

Delhi High Court fined Google ₹30 lakh for trademark infringement, ruling that Google Ads actively auctions competitor brand names as keywords — including "Hindware" — without the trademark owner's consent, rejecting the safe harbour defence under India's IT Act. The ruling sets a precedent that could expose Google's AdWords business model to broad legal liability across markets: brand owners now have a judicial route to block rivals from bidding on their trademarks as keywords.

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1. venerdì 29 maggio 2026·newsbytesapp.com
   

   Google ordered to pay ₹30L as Hindware wins trademark case

   Delhi High Court ruled Google's keyword advertising system infringed Hindware's trademark, imposing Rs 30 lakh fine and banning use of HINDWARE as advertising keywords.

2. venerdì 29 maggio 2026·channelnewsasia.com
   

   Indian court ruling on Google keyword ads could reshape online advertising

   NEW DELHI, May 29 : An Indian court ruling that Google infringed the trademark rights of a bathroom fittings maker by allowing rivals to use its name as an advertising keyword…

3. venerdì 29 maggio 2026·thenextweb.com
   

   An Indian court says Google can be liable for selling rivals a brand’s name

   The Delhi High Court held Google liable for letting rivals bid on the trademark ‘Hindware’ as an ad keyword, a ruling that could reshape keyword advertising.

4. venerdì 29 maggio 2026·economictimes.indiatimes.com
   

   ETtech Explainer: Why Google was fined Rs 30 lakh in Hindware trademark case - The Economic Times

   Google must pay Hindware 30 lakh rupees. The Delhi High Court ruled Google infringed on Hindware's trademark. Google is permanently stopped from using 'HINDWARE' as an advertising…

5. sabato 30 maggio 2026·hindustantimes.com
   

   Delhi HC fines Google ₹30 lakh over trademark use

   The Delhi High Court fined Google ₹30 lakh for allowing rivals to use "Hindware" as an ad keyword, ruling it infringed trademark rights. | India News

6. sabato 30 maggio 2026·economictimes.indiatimes.com
   

   HC ruling on Google keyword ads likely to reshape e-advertising - The Economic Times

   A Delhi High Court ruling has stopped Google from auctioning trademarked names as ad keywords. This decision impacts how companies advertise online. Established brands are set to…

7. sabato 30 maggio 2026·techcrunch.com
   

   Founders seize on Indian court ruling to revive criticism of Google's ad business | TechCrunch

   The ruling drew support from founders, while lawyers said it could force platforms to revisit how they handle trademarked keywords.

8. sabato 30 maggio 2026·economictimes.indiatimes.com
   

   Delhi High Court ruling on Google keyword ads could reshape online advertising

   A Delhi High Court ruling has found Google liable for trademark infringement, ordering the tech giant to pay $31,600. The court stated Google allowed competitors to use "Hindware"…

9. sabato 30 maggio 2026·economictimes.indiatimes.com
   

   Delhi HC ruling against Google draws praise from startup founders - The Economic Times

   The Delhi High Court has ruled Google liable for trademark infringement in keyword advertising, a decision lauded by Indian startup founders like Nithin Kamath and Sridhar Vembu.…