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Learn how Crocs lost its registered design and paid $25,000 in litigation costs, highlighting key lessons under design law in India.design protection in India, design law in India

August 12, 2026
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The Battle of the Clogs: How Crocs Lost its Design and Paid $25,000 – A Lesson in Indian Design Law

For over two decades, Crocs’ iconic perforated clogs have been recognised worldwide for their distinctive appearance. Their unique shape became synonymous with the brand, making them an obvious subject for IP protection. Recently, in Crocs Inc. USA v. Bata India Ltd. [CS(COMM) 625/2018] the Delhi High Court directed Crocs to pay USD 25,812 (₹24.63 lakh) […]

May 20, 2025
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Supreme Court Clarifies Copyright Vs Design Law

A recent decision by the Supreme Court of India in Cryogas Equipment Pvt. Ltd. v. Inox India Ltd. sheds light on a long standing ambiguity in intellectual property (IP) law: can technical engineering drawings used in manufacturing can be protected under copyright law, or whether they fall under design law instead? Background In 2018, Inox […]