Dispute Resolution

TVS Holdings Ltd. and TVS Motor Company Ltd. ("TVS") have secured a significant trademark victory against "TVS Bar and Restaurant" in Karnataka, reinforcing the strength and distinctiveness of the TVS brand. What made the infringement particularly egregious was not merely the adoption of the name "TVS", but also the use of a strikingly similar font and stylization that closely mirrored TVS's well-established trade dress.

Khaitan & Co successfully represented OpenAI Inc and OpenAI OpCo (collectively known as OpenAI), the developers of ChatGPT, in a landmark copyright dispute brought by an Indian news agency, ANI Media (ANI) before the Delhi High Court.  In a significant and precedent-setting ruling dated 24 July 2026, Justice Amit Bansal dismissed ANI’s application for an interim injunction against OpenAI.

Khaitan & Co advised Bain Capital on its acquisition (through its affiliates Integral Investments Asia IV Ltd and BCPE Wellbeing Holdco Two Ltd) of UK’s Vitabiotics Group, comprising Omega Meyer and its subsidiaries across the United Kingdom, India, China, Egypt, Nigeria, Indonesia, the United States, Jersey, the Bahamas and Switzerland and Meyer Organics Pvt Ltd in India.

Khaitan & Co advised Hindustan Composites Ltd on sale of friction business of Hindustan Composites Ltd by way of slump sale to Rane (Madras) Ltd for a total consideration of INR 370 crores. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and other closing conditions. As part of the transaction, Rane (Madras) will also acquire the COMPO brand, and 2 plants, expanding its presence across aftermarket, fleet operator, and distribution channels.

Khaitan & Co advised the board of directors of Vikram Solar Ltd in successfully challenging, before the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, the order passed by the Hon’ble National Company Law Tribunal, Kolkata Bench, commencing the corporate insolvency resolution process of Vikram Solar Ltd pursuant to an application filed by an operational creditor of the company.

Khaitan & Co successfully represented Tungabhadra Minerals Pvt Ltd. (“TMPL”) before the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in a Special Leave Petition filed by Karnataka State Minerals Corporation Ltd (“KSMCL”).

Khaitan and Co advised SoftServe, Inc. in its acquisition of 100% stake in New Vision Softcom and Consultancy Pvt Ltd, along with its wholly owned subsidiary in the United States, New Vision Software, Inc. (together, New Vision Software). The acquisition brings more than 700 employees of New Vision Software into the organization, expands SoftServe’s global footprint, and strengthens SoftServe's ability to support clients across complex transformation initiatives globally.