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Zynga asked to change logo following Scrabble trademark row
NEW DELHI: Online social game maker Zynga has been asked to change the logo of its ‘Scramble With Friends’ word Game.
US-based Mattel, the world’s biggest toy manufacturer owning brands such as Barbie, Hot Wheels and Fisher-Price Toys, as well as Scrabble, alleged that Zynga’s use of the word ‘Scramble’ infringed the trademarks as it was too close to the word ‘Scrabble’.
While giving a judgment in favour of Zynga, a High Court judge ruled that while the name did not infringe the trademark, the use of a curly letter M in the logo ‘gives the impression that the word is Scrabble when one looks at it quickly and has the propensity to confuse’, and therefore it needed to be changed, the BBC reports.
Mattel spokesman Alan Hilowitz said that while it appreciated the ruling for finding similarities between Zynga’s ‘Scramble With Friends’ logo and Mattel’s intellectual property, the company was disappointed that the court did not rule that Zynga should cease using the name altogether.
Hiolwitz said that Mattel intends to further appeal the ruling.
Recently, Zynga was involved into another trademark row with casual sex app maker ‘Bang With Friends’ for its infringement of ‘With Friends’ trademark.
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Asianet Television Awards 2026 celebrates women power in Malayalam TV
“She is the Colour” theme honours icons as ceremony airs on March 14 and 15 at 7 PM.
MUMBAI: If television lights up living rooms, this year Asianet decided to let women provide the colour. The Asianet Television Awards 2026 turned the spotlight firmly on women empowerment with the theme “She is the Colour”, celebrating the strength, resilience and achievements of women who continue to shape society and the Malayalam entertainment industry.
The ceremony honoured several distinguished personalities whose journeys have left a lasting cultural imprint. Among them was legendary playback singer Vimala Varma, widely recognised as the first Malayalam playback singer. The evening also paid tribute to Padma Shri awardees Devaki Amma and Vimala Menon for their exceptional contributions in their respective fields.
Leading women from the Malayalam film industry were also recognised during the event, including actor Shweta Menon, who currently serves as president of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists, and National Award winning actor Surabhi Lakshmi.
The awards ceremony brought together a glittering lineup of actors and industry figures, including Jayasurya, Vijay Babu, Asha Sarath, Lena, Esther Anil, Anumol, Akhila Bhargavan, Sarayu Mohan, Prajod Kalabhavan, Gayathri Suresh, Sabumon Abdusamad, Swasika, Tini Tom, Sijoy Varghese, Kailash, Veena Nandakumar, Sabareesh Varma, Ansiba Hassan and Dinesh Prabhakar. Kishan Kumar, executive vice president Malayalam at JioStar, was also present at the event.
Beyond individual recognitions, the awards celebrated excellence across Malayalam television, acknowledging artists and technicians whose work continues to drive the industry forward.
The evening also offered plenty of spectacle, with elaborate dance performances, stunt acts and comedy skits performed by popular television and film personalities, turning the ceremony into a full fledged entertainment showcase.
Viewers will get to watch the celebrations when the Asianet Television Awards 2026 air on Asianet on March 14 and 15, Saturday and Sunday, from 7 pm onwards, bringing the star studded tribute to homes across Kerala and beyond.
