KFC can’t claim exclusive right over the use of word ‘chicken’: Delhi HC

KFC cannot claim exclusive rights over the use of the word “chicken”, the Delhi High Court has said. The observation came on an appeal by KFC against the refusal by the Senior Examiner of Trademarks to register “Chicken Zinger” as its trademark. ‘Chicken Zinger’ consists of two words and their use together “doesn’t draw an instant connection”, the HC said.