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McPatel, McDonald’s clash in court over trademark use of ‘Mc’
short by / on Thursday, 24 July, 2025
McPatel Foods from Ahmedabad is in a legal battle with McDonald’s over the use of the prefix 'Mc'. McDonald's claims exclusive rights, while McPatel argues 'Mc' is a generic term meaning 'son of'. The case highlights the clash between trademark law and cultural identity in India, with a key court hearing scheduled for late July.
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