Three separate trademark applications have been filed to claim rights over Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) -- a satirical digital outfit -- that took social media by storm and witnessed multifold increase in its followers within days of its appearance.
According to PTI, official records show three separate trademark applications have been filed.
The filings, by lesser-known individuals, come amid growing attention to the Cockroach Janata Party, that had attracted million of views and followers within days of launch for its online commentary and digital presence.
While the X account of the outfit was withheld in India, the applications filed with the Trade Marks Registry portal seek trademark registration under the category for providing political and social services.
Separate applications have been filed by individuals Azim Adambhai Jam and Akhand Swaroop -- about whom not much is known -- and by a proprietorship COCKROACH JANTA PARTY.
According to the Trade Marks Registry portal, the status of two applications are showing 'Formalities Check Pass', which means applications have successfully cleared the initial technical scrutiny by the trademark office.
The third application status is 'Sent to Vienna Codification" means it has been send for classification under the Vienna Classification system. This usually happens when the trademark contains a logo/ symbol/image/shape/design or graphical element.
This application was filled for 'Cockroach Janta Party (Label Mark)', which means the applicant has applied to register not just the words "Cockroach Janta Party", but the complete visual/logo version of the mark. The other two have been filed for 'Cockroach Janta Party'.
'Cockroach Janta Party' is usually a word mark application, while the 'Cockroach Janta Party (Label Mark)' is a logo/design-based trademark application. While the first application was filed on May 19, the other two were filed on Thursday.
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