Kirloskar Brothers Limited — Important, 12-08-2025: Disclosure of material issue

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Big update for Kirloskar Brothers (#KBL) investors on the ongoing trademark legal battle with Kirloskar Proprietary (KPL)!

**The Issue:** KPL challenged a lower court order that protected KBL's rights to use the 'Kirloskar' trademark and restricted KPL from licensing or assigning it to other parties.

**Possible Impact & Court Ruling:** The Bombay High Court has issued a mixed ruling. While KPL now has a limited ability to create licenses for the 'Kirloskar' marks for its *member companies* (as per its articles of association), the High Court has **CRUCIALLY restrained KPL from assigning** these marks to other Kirloskar group companies if their business is **similar or overlaps** with KBL's operations. This is a significant win for KBL, safeguarding its core business from potential intra-group competition using the shared brand. The financial implication of this litigation cannot be ascertained at this juncture.

**Company's Response:** KBL is actively involved in defending its trademark rights and stated it will keep the exchange informed of any further developments in the matter. The legal proceedings are ongoing.