Mohammad Ayyaz Mulla, the founder of Anthropic Software, revealed that both Anthropic PBC, a US-based artificial intelligence firm, and its Indian subsidiary, Anthropic India Private Limited, are required to appear in court due to a trademark infringement dispute over the name ‘Anthropic.’ During the recent hearing on March 9, the Indian branch attended court following the receipt of summons. Despite being a separate legal entity from the US counterpart initially involved in the case, the Indian representatives argued their distinction.
Mulla clarified that when the case was initially filed in early January, the Indian subsidiary had not yet been established. Anthropic India Private Limited was only registered at the end of January. Consequently, the US company was included in the legal proceedings. With the incorporation of the Indian entity, the legal notice was served at its local office.
The representatives contended that the Indian subsidiary and the US parent company are distinct entities, urging the court to treat them separately in the case. However, they have now been successfully impleaded, requiring both companies to address the allegations. The court’s decision permits the continuation of the case with the involvement of both the US and Indian entities in the upcoming hearings.
