Kirloskar Brothers controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2025
Kirloskar trademark ownership and enforcement dispute
Kirloskar Brothers Limited was involved in a dispute with Kirloskar Proprietary Limited concerning the ownership and use of the Kirloskar trademark. The reference material describes KPL as the registered proprietor and KBL as a registered user under intra-group licensing arrangements.
2025
Solid State Systems trademark litigation
In March 2025, KBL brought a trademark-infringement action against Solid State Systems Pvt. Ltd. before the Bengaluru Commercial Court and obtained an ex-parte injunction. KPL later sought to be transposed as plaintiff, and the court allowed the change while removing KBL as plaintiff on standing grounds.