A high-stakes intellectual property showdown is unfolding in the global automobile and electric two-wheeler sector as Hero MotoCorp Limited has secured a temporary injunction from the Delhi High Court, restraining Urban Electric Mobility Pvt. Ltd. and Galaxy EV from using the marks “DESTINY”, “DESTINY+”, and “DESTINY PRO” on their electric scooters.
Background of Hero MotoCorp vs Urban Electric Trademark Case Over ‘Destiny’ Scooters
The case has its roots in 2023, but first, we need to know that Hero MotoCorp already owns rights or trademark rights for the words “Destiny”, “Destini”, and “Destini Prime” in the vehicle and service class. The company launched its Hero Destini scooter range earlier and has goodwill around the name.
While import records indicate that Urban Electric Mobility was dealing with the Destiny scooter model as early as January 2023, the public launch and promotion of scooters under the names “Destiny,” “Destiny+,” and “Destiny Pro” seem to have taken place much later, closer to 2025, which led Hero MotoCorp to approach the Delhi High Court for action. Galaxy EV also started selling and advertising their electric scooters under the trademarked names.
Hero MotoCorp objected to this move and took the matter to court. On August 13, 2025, the Delhi High Court, led by Justice Tejas Karia, looked into the complaint. Hero stated that the names Destiny, Destiny+, and Destiny Pro were almost identical in look and sound to its own brands Destiny, Destini, and Destini Prime, and could easily make buyers believe that the scooters were linked with Hero MotoCorp.
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Delhi HC on Hero MotoCorp vs Urban Electric: Highlights
The case officially began on August 13, 2025, when the Delhi High Court, under Justice Tejas Karia, took up Hero MotoCorp’s complaint. The company said that Urban Electric Mobility and Galaxy EV were using the names Destiny, Destiny+, and Destiny Pro for their electric scooters, which were almost the same as Hero’s registered brands Destiny, Destini, and Destini Prime.
Justice Karia agreed that the names looked and sounded too similar and could mislead customers into thinking the scooters were connected with Hero. He also noted that allowing the defendants to continue would harm Hero’s reputation. As a result, the Court passed a temporary order stopping Urban Electric and Galaxy EV from making, selling, or promoting scooters under the disputed names.
What’s Next in Hero MotoCorp vs Urban Electric ‘Destiny’ Trademark Case
- The case is scheduled for its next hearing on November 24, 2025.
- Until then, Urban Electric Mobility and Galaxy EV are barred from:
- Using the names “Destiny”, “Destiny+”, and “Destiny Pro”
- Promoting, advertising, or selling scooters under these names, either offline or online
- At the next stage, the Court will examine the case in detail, and the defendants will get a chance to present their side.
IPR Overview of Hero MotoCorp vs Urban Electric Trademark Dispute
- Hero MotoCorp has rights to trademarks for the words “Destiny,” “Destini,” and “Destini Prime”. This stops any other entity from using these trademarks without permission.
- So, Urban Electric Mobility and Galaxy EV broke the rule.
- The case shows how IPR law protects brand identity and prevents confusion in the fast-growing EV market.
Conclusion
With the Delhi High Court stepping in on August 13, 2025, Hero MotoCorp has gained a temporary edge in protecting its “Destini” brand, while the final word on the trademark battle with Urban Electric and Galaxy EV will be decided on November 24, 2025.
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