BCCI has invited trouble on itself on potential trademark violations. The Delhi High Court has issued a legal notice to the Indian Cricket Board on the naming of AI robot 'Champak'. Popular children's comic magazine, Champak, has complained to the BCCI of trademark violations. The Delhi High Court has demanded a BCCI to respond to Champak's allegations.
Delhi High Court has ordered BCCI to give its interpretation on this issue Written statement and summary within a month. The upcoming hearing of the case is scheduled to be held on 9 July. The magazine publisher Delhi Press has filed a case against the Indian Cricket Board for a possible trademark violation.
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AI Robot was officially introduced in the IPL during the match between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capital in the 29th match of the 2025 edition. The league's official handle took on social media and posted a video of its unveiling, which attracted the attention of fans, players and everyone else.
Everything to learn about BCCI's AI robot, 'Champak'
Comments and players got a chance to interact with unique robots, which resembled a dog's body and was quite flexible. While many people preferred the idea of being a robot in the broadcasting team, many people wondered why AI robot's name was Champak.
Some players like Hardik Pandya, MS Dhoni, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammad Siraj, and others interact with robots, and their videos were shared on social media platforms. Similarly, commentators and members of the broadcast teams such as Danny Morrison, Pomi Mabangwa, and others interacted with it.
The case between BCCI and Delhi Press may be hot in the next few months, as the magazine Champak has been a domestic name for years. BCCI may have a difficult time to win the case, as the board has to defend itself against an established magazine.
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