Karnataka High Court Reinstates Ownership of ‘Yezdi’ Trademark in Favour of Classic Legends

The Karnataka High Court has restored Classic Legends' rights to the Yezdi trademark for motorcycles, setting aside the 2022 single-judge order that had restrained the company from using the mark.

A Division Bench held that the single judge had erred in concluding that Ideal Jawa continued to own the Yezdi trademarks, noting that the marks had lapsed many years ago and the company had taken no steps to renew, revive, or protect them.

The court found the restraint unjustified, recognising the prolonged non-use of the mark by Ideal Jawa and the legitimate efforts made to revive the iconic Yezdi brand in the Indian market.

With the appeals now allowed, Classic Legends is free to continue using the Yezdi name and logos for its motorcycles.

[Boman R. Irani v. The Official Liquidator of Ideal Jawa]