Google moves the Delhi High Court in an appeal over a trademark-related ruling involving its AdWords keyword advertising service. Multiple outlets report that a single judge of the court directed Google to pay ₹30 lakh in damages to Hindware after finding liability connected to Google’s use of Hindware’s trademark as keywords in Google Ads. Google seeks a stay on the damages order and requests interim relief pending appeal. The Delhi High Court, however, refuses to grant interim relief or a stay, meaning the damages direction remains in effect while the case continues.
The court also lists the matter for further hearing on July 24. Reporting notes that the judgment represents a shift from Google’s long-standing position that responsibility for keyword selection lies with advertisers, not with the platform. By keeping the dispute active, the next hearing will determine how the court addresses Google’s appeal against the infringement finding and damages. The case is framed as an ongoing legal battle over the treatment of trademarks in keyword advertising under Google Ads.
