Release of 'Ajinomoto' movie halted over complaint by Japanese company

Delhi HC halted the release of Tamil movie 'Ajinomoto' after a suit was filed for trademark infringement by a Japanese company Ajinomoto Co Inc. The lawsuit claimed the storyline was fashioned around the cooking ingredient and negative portrayal could affect the company's reputation. The company said it registered the trademark 'Ajinomoto' for monosodium glutamate (MSG) and marketed it worldwide.