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Delhi developer squats on Jiohotstar.com and demands over Rs 1 crore, Jio says legal action coming soon

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Delhi developer squats on Jiohotstar.com and demands over Rs 1 crore, Jio says legal action coming soon
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A Delhi-based app developer purchased the domain JioHotstar.com, hoping to sell it to Reliance as part of the anticipated merger between Star India (Disney+ Hotstar) and Viacom18. He aims to use the funds from the sale to finance his studies at Cambridge University. Initially optimistic about Relianceโ€™s interest, he was approached but rejected when he requested ยฃ93,345. Reliance is now pursuing legal action for trademark infringement, while the developer is appealing for reconsideration. He believes JioHotstar.com would be a fitting name for the merged entity, arguing it would preserve brand equity and aid the transition for current users. For him, this opportunity could be life-changing, aligning his ambitions with a major corporate merger.

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