India, May 5 -- Electric car manufacturer Tesla Inc. has filed a lawsuit at the Delhi High Court against an Indian battery manufacturer for alleged infringement of trademark and unfair trade competition by using the US-based brand's nomenclature to promote its products, reported Reuters. In its lawsuit, the automaker seeks an injunction and damages against the Gurugram-based Indian company named Tesla Powers India Private Limited.

In its lawsuit, Elon MUsk's Tesla Inc. stated that it is a multinational company that has been operating and recognized by the name 'Tesla', registered under the laws of Delaware, United States of America. The lawsuit further claimed that the plaintiff Tesla Inc. has obtained registrations for its trademarks in...