AI Giant Anthropic Faces Brand Dispute in Belagavi Court

• US-based AI firm Anthropic PBC's Indian subsidiary appeared before Belagavi court in a brand name dispute.
• Belagavi-based IT startup Anthropic Softwares Private Limited accuses the AI giant of infringing on its "Anthropic" brand identity.
• Anthropic India argued it's a separate legal entity, but the court ordered a fresh summons for the US parent company.
• The Belagavi startup's MD, Ayyaz Mulla, seeks an interim injunction, claiming the dispute affects its brand and business prospects.
• The court has posted the matter for further hearing on March 23, allowing detailed arguments.