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30 Jun 25

Prada Acknowledges Kolhapuri Influence After Outcry: A Cultural Heritage and IP Wake-Up Call

Luxury fashion house Prada has come under scrutiny after its Spring-Summer 2026 Men’s Collection featured leather sandals closely resembling Kolhapuri chappals—traditional handcrafted Indian footwear known for its heritage, craftsmanship, and Geographical Indication (GI) status. Initially presented as mere “leather sandals” with no reference to their Indian origin, the designs provoked backlash from fashion professionals, IP […]

26 Jun 25

Delhi High Court Refers ‘Bharat Cell’ Trademark Dispute Between KPL and Ola Electric to Mediation: A Strategic IP Perspective

In a notable development for India’s electric vehicle (EV) and clean-tech sectors, the High Court of Delhi has referred a trademark dispute between Kushmanda Power Limited (KPL) and Ola Electric to mediation, emphasizing the importance of pre-registration conflict resolution and the evolving nature of trademark rights in emerging industries. The matter, heard by Justice Saurabh […]

11 Nov 22

V energy drink-maker wins legal battle over shade of green

The maker of Mother energy drinks has lost a five-year battle with rival drinks-maker Frucor Suntory over the right to use a lurid shade of green on its bottles and cans. Energy Beverages applied to have Frucor’s trademark over the Pantone 376c shade of green ruled invalid. In 2020, the High Court sided with Frucor, which […]