Surprisingly went over a robot dog called a legal battle “ChampaK” in Indian Premier League (IPL). This Board for cricket in India (BCCI) In the 2025 IPL season, AI-Powered Robo-IT presented to capture the camera angles in the peculiar area and entertain the fans. The name “Champak” was elected through a fan survey in April 2025, gained 76% of the votes against names such as friends and yiffa.
Delhi, claims against BCCI
But when did the problem begin Delhi Press‘Champak’ ‘Champak’ magazine publisher, brand violation claimed Delhi Supreme Court 30 April 2025. The press, the board, ‘Champak’ argued that he used the name to the unauthorized and commercial operation. Plea also said the star is nickname of the Indian Tendency Virat KohliIn one of the cheduru and interviews, the nickname himself said he was inspired by a character that appears in the magazine.
“People in all genres identify the question of Champak with animal characters, which only contains bidders and magazines and magazines. Virat Kohli’s nickname, this is the nickname of Cheeku, the complainant’s magazine and Champak. The prosecutor quotes the plea.
The BCCI is called “ChampaK” exclusive for the magazine. His lawyer, J. Sai Deepak, “Champak” was a common name, a flower and even TV show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’ın a name related to a character. BCCI stressed that they chose the name, not the organization of the supporters, so he did not intend to steal the identity of the magazine.
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The courtroom drama and jokes are controversial
In court, Justice Saurabh Banerjee He refused to ban the BCCI using “Champak” because he did not hurt the magazine enough. However, BTCI asked to give a formal response in four weeks. The next hearing is scheduled for July 9, 2025. Judge, Chiku Champak character of Chiku’s nickname “Chiku” was joked on the fact that the Chiku Champak Chamthage did not sue.
“When did you get to know about this? This is one of the characters in Champaj. But you did not continue against him, no action against him (Virat Kohli)” Bannerjee of Justice said during the trial.
The court caused a noise in social media, users joke about the collision. Some said the magazine could sue botanics on the next dinner. Others laughed that the television character could join the legal struggle. The controversy stressed how difficult the laws of trademark laws are when there is a mixture of brands, sports and technology. As IPL Robo-IT pushes innovative ideas, this case can shape how the names are protected in sports and entertainment.
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