![]() ![]() The Plaintiffs alleged that they learnt about advertisements / auditions for a show titled ‘999 The Bigg Boss Jammu’ (“ Impugned Show”) being conducted by the Defendants, on 14 th November 2021. Consequentially, any content based on a format or concept similar to the Plaintiffs’ Big Brother format and/or the Plaintiffs Show is stated to cause confusion and deception in the public.ĭefendants’ Illegal and Infringing Activities: It is further asserted that the Plaintiffs have acquired tremendous goodwill and substantial reputation in the unique elements associated with the Big Brother format and its Indian variant, i.e., the Plaintiffs’ Show. ![]() In addition to its various trademark registrations, the Plaintiffs also assert copyright over the format of the Plaintiffs’ Show (as a cinematograph film) and the Plaintiffs’ ‘production bible’ for the Big Brother format (as a literary work). 3 has registered various trademarks pertaining to the Plaintiffs’ Show in India, including inter alia the work mark ‘Bigg Boss’ and the iconic device of an eye which is symbolic of the character Bigg Boss on the Plaintiffs’ Show. The Plaintiffs’ Show garnered immediate success and fanfare, and accordingly, 15 seasons of the Plaintiffs’ Show have been released in India, till date, while vernacular variations of the Plaintiffs’ Show have also been released in Marathi, Telugu, Tamil, etc. 3 launched ‘Bigg Boss’ (“ Plaintiffs’ Show”) in India, in 2006. In furtherance of said practice, Plaintiff No. 3 herein) to produce an adaptation of the format which caters to the local audience. 2 licenses the right to produce a local language version of the format of ‘Big Brother’ to a broadcaster, who in turn appoints a local producer (Plaintiff No. One of the most popular and successful shows created by the Plaintiffs is ‘Big Brother’, which has garnered substantial viewership and acclaim amongst audiences all over the world.Īs per the standard practice of the Plaintiffs, the Plaintiff No. The Plaintiffs form part of the Endemol Shine group, which is one of the biggest global content creators, producers and distributors with an array of internationally successful shows. ![]() A summary of the brief facts leading up to the instant suit as well as the observations from said Order are put forth below. The Court observed that the Impugned Show violates the trademarks and copyright in the reputed and highly popular show, ‘Bigg Boss’, in which the Plaintiffs hold exclusive rights. (COMIP(L)/28812/2021) (hereinafter, the “ Order”) granted an ex parte ad interim injunction against the Defendants, who were shown to be organising and producing a television show titled ‘999 Bigg Boss Jammu’ (hereinafter, the “ Impugned Show”). Angel Singh aka Lucky Trading as 999 Productions & Ors. The housemates were divided into two teams and they were offered the same food item as the gift if they guess it right.The Bombay High Court, vide Order dated 20 th October 2021 in Endemol Shine Nederland Producties B.V. The task was to act the names of food items in the given list. She announced all the teams and everyone welcomed it.īigg Boss announced the daily task, Mindathe Uriyadathe (dumb charades). Pearle called everyone for the meeting and discusses her plan for the next week. Sabu and Anoop said that it shouldn't be done because Shiyas will take it in a wrong sense. She explained that it is to make him feel comfortable with the housemates. In the night, Pearle requested everyone to say good things about Shiyas during the meeting. ![]() Pearle said that she is planning to include him in the cooking team. Shiyas requested Pearle to change him from the cleaning team. To break the tie, the game was conducted ones again and Pearle won it by collecting 9 balls.īigg Boss declared Pearle Maaney as the captain of the house. Within one minute Pearle and Archana could collect 7 balls and they ended up in a tie. Tharodayam, the captaincy task for the trio was to collect red starred balls from the given 1000 yellow balls. ![]()
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