Delhi High Court restrains NBFC from using Zepto and Zepto Finance marks
The Delhi High Court has temporarily barred Naman Finlease and its directors from using the Zepto and Zepto Finance names for lending services, finding a prima facie case of trademark infringement and potential consumer confusion. The order also prevents transfer of zeptofinance.com pending further hearings.
Delhi High Court temporarily restrained NBFC Naman Finlease and its directors from using Zepto and Zepto Finance marks in lending, citing Zepto's prima facie trademark case and marketplace confusion. The court also barred transfer of zeptofinance.com pending proceedings.
Why this matters
The injunction adds a brand-protection development as Zepto features in India’s anticipated 2026 startup IPO wave, alongside recent signals on its IPO-watchlist status with PhonePe and OYO.
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