Because of a possible trademark infringement, BCCI has just set itself up for disaster. A legal notice about the AI robot’s name, “Champak,” has been sent to the Indian cricket board by the Delhi High Court. The BCCI has received a trademark infringement complaint from Champak, a well-known children’s comic magazine. According to the Delhi High Court, the BCCI must address Champak’s claims.
Within one month, the Delhi High Court has mandated that the BCCI provide a written declaration and summary outlining its position on the matter. The case’s next hearing is set for July 9. The Indian Cricket Board is being sued by Delhi Press, the magazine’s publisher, for alleged trademark infringement.
During the 29th game of the 2025 season, against the Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians, the AI robot was formally unveiled in the IPL. The league’s official social media account shared a video of its presentation, attracting the interest of players, fans, and others.
Everything to know about BCCI’s AI robot, ‘Champak’
Commentators and players got a chance to interact with the unique robot, which resembled the body of a dog and was flexible enough. While many loved the idea of having a robot in the broadcasting team, many wondered why the name of the AI robot was Champak.
Some of the players, such as Hardik Pandya, MS Dhoni, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, and others, interacted with the robot, and their videos were shared on social media platforms. Likewise, the commentators and the members of the broadcasting team like Danny Morrison, Pommie Mbangwa, and others interacted with it.
The case between the BCCI and the Delhi Press could heat up in the next few months, as the magazine Champak has been a household name for years. The BCCI might have a hard time winning the case, as the board has to defend itself against an established magazine.
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