The Delhi High Court (HC) has issued an interim order to block several websites associated with gaming apps accused of imitating the brand identity and interface of Dream11. The court restrained the operators of the apps ‘Come’ and ‘Come Sports’ from using Dream11’s trademarks or offering services that could mislead users into believing they were official.
Dream11’s parent company, Sporta Technologies, filed a petition alleging that unknown operators were running real-money gaming apps under names such as ‘Come x Dream11’, ‘Come’, and ‘Come Sports’, mimicking Dream11’s branding, design, and user interface elements. The court noted that these operators utilized similar logos, color schemes, and interface elements to those of Dream11, promoting the apps on social media platforms and distributing them through various websites.
Justice Jyoti Singh highlighted that the operators seemed to be creating confusion by associating their services with Dream11, potentially deceiving users into thinking the apps were official or endorsed by the company. The court’s decision reflects ongoing efforts to combat the proliferation of copycat apps exploiting established brands in the gaming sector.
Source: Inc42 Media