Pune Court Issues Notice To SII Against Using 'Covishield' Trademark

Serum Institute of India was issued notice by a Pune Civil Court in for using the 'Covishield' trademark. Reportedly, a pharma company Cutis-Biotech had filed a suit stating the usage of 'Covishield' trademark on its products since May 2020. Besides, the suit stated the Cutis-Biotech had applied for the trademark registration, which remains pending. However, the company has no objection to the release of the vaccine after a name change.