Delhi Law Firm Challenges MS Dhoni’s Trademark Bid for ‘Captain Cool

Rapid Summary

• Opposition to Trademark: Delhi-based law firm, KAnalysis Attorneys at Law, has filed an objection against former Indian cricket captain MS DhoniS trademark application for “Captain Cool.”
• Reasons for Opposition: The law firm cited procedural lapses, absence of evidence supporting prior usage, and claimed the term “Captain Cool” is generic and was in use before dhoni’s association with it.
• Statement Details: The firm pointed out that dhoni’s application lacked affidavits, commercial proof (such as invoices or advertisements), and widespread recognition in the relevant class of services. additionally, unresolved issues with a previously registered trademark were mentioned.
• Timeline of Application: dhoni applied for the trademark in June 2023. On June 16th of this year (2025), it was published publicly following acceptance by the Trademarks Registry’s Kolkata office. as per procedure,objections could be raised within 120 days from publication.
• Next Steps: The opposition might lead to complications or delays in granting the trademark.

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