Supreme Court allowed TVS to sell FLAME bikes

India's highest court has allowed TVS Motor Co (TVSM.BO) to sell its "Flame" brand of motor bikes that feature twin spark plugs as a legal battle with larger rival Bajaj Auto (BAJA.BO).

TVS and Bajaj Auto have been locked in patent case over the use of technology in the Flame motorcycles.

The Supreme Court on Wednesday "held that TVS is entitled to sell its product Flame containing three valves and two spark plugs," TVS Motor said in a statement.

Bajaj Auto has said it developed and patented the twin spark plug technology in 2002.

"The Supreme Court has directed TVS to maintain and file accounts of sales which shall be verified by a receiver to be appointed by the Madras High Court," the TVS statement said.

From the pages of REUTERS

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