Irish 'Whistler' barred as Indian court upholds territorial trademark rights
( June 11, 2026, 05:44 GMT | Insight) -- Irish distiller Robert A. Merry has been barred from using “Whistler” trademarks in India. The Delhi High Court reaffirmed territorial trademark rights and held that global reputation alone cannot substitute for proven Indian goodwill. In a judgment clarifying the boundaries of international trademark protections in domestic markets, an Indian court has barred Irish whiskey maker Robert A. Merry and Co. from selling its products in India under its global brand names “The Whistler” and “Whistler.”...
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