Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Delhi High Court Dismisses RCB's Plea Over Uber Moto Ad
The Delhi High Court ruled against a cricket team called Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in a case about an Uber Moto ad.
RCB said the ad, which showed a cricketer from a different team, was making fun of them.
But, the court didn't agree.
They said the ad was just a bit of fun and didn't hurt RCB's brand or break any trademark rules.
The court said that, in a sport like cricket, some friendly teasing is normal.
They also thought that the public would see the ad in a good light and that there was no reason to stop it.
Delhi High Court dismissed Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) plea against an Uber Moto advertisement.
The advertisement featured Sunrisers Hyderabad's cricketer Travis Head.
RCB claimed the ad disparaged its trademark.
The court found no evidence of disparagement or infringement.
The court said the ad showed healthy banter and good-natured humor.
- Who
- The Delhi High Court dismissed the plea by Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Uber India Systems Pvt Ltd.
- What
- The Delhi High Court dismissed RCB's plea against an Uber Moto advertisement featuring Travis Head.
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Delhi High Court
- Why
- The court found no basis to support RCB's claims of disparagement or trademark infringement, viewing the ad as humorous.
RCB's Perspective
Uber and Court's Perspective
Nature of Advertisement
RCB's Perspective
RCB argued the ad disparaged its trademark, specifically by a player running towards Bengaluru cricket stadium with an aim to vandalise the signage of "Bengaluru Vs Hyderabad", and adding "Royally Challenged" before Bengaluru
Uber and Court's Perspective
Uber and the court viewed the advertisement as good-natured humor, with no intent to disparage or infringe on the RCB trademark.
- Plaintiff
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
- Defendant
- Uber India Systems Pvt Ltd
- Advertisement Featured
- Travis Head
- Court's Decision
- Dismissed RCB's plea
- Legal Claim
- Disparagement and trademark infringement
- Advertisment Views
- 1.3 million