A day before release of Barfi !, the upcoming movie of Anurag Basu, the British manufacturers Murphy Radio sent the notice to the producers UTV group and Ishana films, alleging trademark infringement. In the
notice, the company has claimed that the makers have used 'Murphy', 'Murphy
Radio' and 'Murphy Munna' in the title song as well as in the film
without taking an NOC (no objection certificate) from them. The notice, sent through advocate Sujeet G Kurup, says, “The company Murphy Enterprises owns at least 32 trademarks under several classes. If the notice is not taken seriously, the company will file a legal suit against the Barfi team, bringing a stay on the movie release, or further perusal claiming damages worth Rs. 50 crore.”
The main point of controversy is over the song Ala Barfi, the lyrics of which
are: “Barfi jo amma ji ki kokh mein tha soya/ Amma ne murphy ka radio
mangaya/ barfi munna jaisa lalla/ amma ka tha sapna/ Munna jab haule
haule duniya mein aaya/ Baba ne Ceylon wala station lagaya/ Radio on
hua, amma off hui/ Toota har sapna.”
However, UTV responded positively, by saying “We are clear there has been no infringement whatsoever, and are in the process of responding to the notice.”
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