915trade Sues Groww Group Company for Passing Off Over “915” Mark: Kerala Court

Bengaluru-based market data analyst Chandrakkanth Patil, proprietor of 915trade, filed a passing-off suit against Billionbrains Garage Ventures Pvt Ltd, a Groww group company, before the Thiruvananthapuram District Court.

Patil alleged that the defendant launched a deceptively similar website, “www.915.trade.com,” misusing his goodwill and confusing customers, and claimed prior use of the coined mark “915trade” since 2015 and its domain “www.915trade.com” since 2024, offering subscription-based securities analysis.

The suit sought a permanent injunction, damages with 12% interest, rendition of accounts, and costs.

The Court issued notice on October 14 and will hear the case next on November 22. 

[Chandrakkanth Patil v. Billionbrains Garage Ventures Pvt Ltd (BGV)]