The Lodha brothers, Abhishek Lodha (Managing Director and CEO of Macrotech Developers Ltd) and Abhinandan Lodha, have amicably resolved their outstanding disputes, including a high-profile trademark infringement case, under the guidance of their parents. The settlement establishes clear brand ownership: Macrotech Developers will have exclusive rights to the “Lodha” and “Lodha Group” trademarks, while Abhinandan Lodha will retain exclusive rights to the “House of Abhinandan Lodha” (HoABL) brand.
The parties have agreed that there is no connection between the “Lodha Group” and “HoABL”, and both entities will communicate this distinction publicly. Abhinandan Lodha will have no rights or claims in Macrotech Developers or Abhishek’s other ventures, and vice versa. The resolution brings to a close a ₹5,000 crore trademark infringement suit filed in the Bombay High Court, where Macrotech Developers had accused HoABL of misusing the ‘Lodha’ brand.
Former Supreme Court judge Justice R.V. Raveendran served as the mediator in the case, which was referred to mediation by the court on January 31. The Bombay High Court had been hearing the matter since then. The resolution is a significant development in the long-standing dispute between the Lodha brothers, and brings an end to a contentious and high-stakes legal battle.