Flag Row: Madras HC Sends Notice to Vijay, TVK in Copyright Suit

Flag row: Madras HC sends notice to Vijay, TVK in copyright suit

The Madras High Court has issued a notice to actor Vijay and his party TVK over allegations that their flag design infringes a trust’s registered trademark, with petitioners claiming it closely resembles their red-yellow-red tricolour featuring a central emblem

Madras HC issues notice to actor-turned-politician Vijay, TVK over flag design copyright suit

Chennai, July 17, 2025 The Madras High Court on Thursday issued notice to Tamil actor Vijay and his political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), in a civil suit alleging trademark and copyright infringement related to the party’s flag design. Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy passed the order on a plea filed by G.B. Pachaiyappan and the trust he represents —Thondai Mandala Saandror Dharma Paribalana Sabai. The matter is slated for the next he…

Vijay gets HC notice over party flag - News Today

The Madras High Court on Thursday issued notice to actor Vijay and his political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), in a civil suit alleging trademark and copyright infringement relating to the party’s flag design. According to the Bar and Bench, Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy issued the notice on a plea filed by GB Pachaiyappan and the trust he represents, Thondai Mandala Saandror Dharma Paribalana Sabai. The matter has been posted for fu…