BCCI Sued After Naming IPL Robotic Dog 'Champak' - All You Need To Know

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought responses from the BCCI on a plea filed by the publishers of renowned children's comic book Champak alleging trademark infringement over the IPL naming its AI-powered robotic dog "Champak". Justice Saurabh Banerjee observed the Champak brand name was existing since eternity and asked the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Indian Premier League (IPL) to file written statements in response to the plea within four weeks. The court posted the hearing on July 9.

The plaintiff's counsel also prayed that an interim protection be granted to him by directing the defendants not to use the mark.

The court, however, did not pass any interim order at this stage.

Delhi Press Patra Prakashan Pvt Ltd moved the high court, saying it has been publishing Champak magazine since 1968.