Monte Carlo, Skoda resolve dispute

Ludhiana: Garments manufacturer Monte Carlo Fashions Ltd has entered into an agreement with Skoda Auto India Pvt. Ltd under which the former has given a licence to the carmaker to allow it to use its trademark ‘Monte Carlo’. The agreement comes a year after a Delhi court had admitted a trademark violation plea for infringement of trademark ‘Monte Carlo’ owned by Monte Carlo Fashions Ltd against Skoda Auto India from using the brand name with respect to a new ‘Monte Carlo’ edition car. Under the agreement between the two firms, Skoda India has obtained a licence from Monte Carlo Fashions Ltd to use its trademarks Monte Carlo, in the whole of India in respect of its products comprising only cars, accessories and spare parts and on packaging, promotional and advertising material associated therewith. TNS