Anthropic PB admits to having an Indian subsidiary, contradicts earlier stand in court
US-based AI firm Anthropic PBC has acknowledged in a Belagavi court that it operates a wholly owned subsidiary in India, contradicting its previous legal stance. This development occurs amidst a trademark dispute with a local Indian startup, Anthropic Softwares Private Limited, over the use of the 'Anthropic' brand name.
Why it matters
The case highlights the complexities of global trademark enforcement and the legal challenges faced by international tech firms operating in emerging markets.
Anthropic PB admits to having an Indian subsidiary, contradicts earlier stand in court left Mohammad Ayyaz Mulla (right) and his colleague S. Srinivas in front of the Anthropic Softwares Private Limited office in Belagavi in February 2026. BADIGER PK The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/mxvmxc/article71610037.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/9727_20_2_2026_20_55_29_1_21BGMANTHROPICMULLASEENU1.JPEG BADIGER PK Karnataka belagavi 20 02 2026. Mohammad Ayyaz Mulla and his colleage S Srinivas in front of the Anthropic software pvt ltd office in Belagavi This violates corporate ethics, says Belagavi-based company who has filed the complaint Belagavi A legal dispute over the use of the name ‘Anthropic’ has taken a new turn after US-based artificial intelligence company Anthropic PBC acknowledged in the Belagavi Commercial Court that a wholly owned subsidiary operates in India.
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