New Delhi, Aug. 22 -- In a fresh setback for Kirloskar Brothers Ltd (KBL), the Bengaluru Commercial Court removed the company from a trademark infringement suit over the 'Kirloskar' brand, and instead allowed Kirloskar Proprietary Ltd (KPL) to join the case as a plaintiff.

The dispute centres on who holds the original ownership and usage rights of the 'Kirloskar' trademark. Kirloskar Brothers argued that the trademark was originally its and later assigned to KPL through a family settlement, with an understanding that KBL could continue using it. KPL, however, maintained it can revoke the agreements, alleging that KBL has breached its terms.

KBL is likely to challenge the order before the Supreme Court, said a person aware of the matter....