Following a viral social media movement sparked by remarks made by Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant, two trademark applications have been filed for the phrase “Cockroach Janata Party” under Class 45 of the Trade Marks Act. The phrase gained popularity after the CJI’s comments during a Supreme Court hearing were widely interpreted as referring to unemployed youth engaged in activism through social media and RTI mechanisms. Although the remarks were later clarified, the term was embraced online as a symbol of satire and dissent. The applications, filed by Azim Adambhai Jam and Akhand Swaroop, are currently at the “Formalities Check Pass” stage. The development raises important questions about whether political or satirical expressions can be monopolized through trademark registration. Under the Trade Marks Act, 1999, slogans and phrases may qualify for protection if they are distinctive and not contrary to public policy or morality. Even if registered, trademark rights would generally extend only to commercial use and would not automatically restrict public discussion, criticism, satire, or free speech protected under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution.