The Supreme Court has dismissed global hospitality chain Hilton International Corp's plea seeking exclusive right over trade mark 'Hilton' while allowing an Indian entity to continue with its business under the name 'Hilltone'. 

Hilton International's petition challenged the order of Jodhpur bench of the Rajasthan High Court which in April had rejected the New York-based entity's claim to exclusively use 'Hilton' trade mark for its hospitality business in India. 

"We see no reason to interfere in the matter. The special leave petition is dismissed," an apex court bench of justices Aftab Alam and R M Lodha said. The high court had upheld an order of the district court restraining Hilton International from using its trade mark as it has 'deceptive similarity' with Hotel Hilltone. 

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