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Google's keyword ad practices face renewed criticism after the Delhi High Court ruled against Google in a trademark dispute involving Indian company Hindware (Jagmeet Singh/TechCrunch)
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An Indian court ruled that Google can be held liable for selling rivals a brand’s name, citing a trademark dispute involving Hindware. The decision has prompted renewed criticism of Google’s keyword advertising practices, with lawyers arguing that platforms may need to reassess how they handle trademarked keywords. The ruling has drawn support from industry founders who see it as a warning to ad-business models.
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How it was reported
- The Next Web·An Indian court says Google can be liable for selling rivals a brand’s name
- TechCrunch·Founders seize on Indian court ruling to revive criticism of Google’s ad business
Founders criticized Google's ad business after an Indian court ruling. Lawyers said it may force platforms to revisit handling trademarked keywords. The ruling drew support from founders.
- TechMeme·Google's keyword ad practices face renewed criticism after the Delhi High Court ruled against Google in a trademark dispute involving Indian company Hindware (Jagmeet Singh/TechCrunch)
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