IP And Trademarks 7 August 2026
Crocs Pay Cancellation Costs
The Delhi High Court has ordered Crocs to pay design cancellation costs to Bata India Ltd, after Crocs alleged that Bata's footwear imitated its registered design, the court ruled in favor of Bata and ordered Crocs to bear the costs of the cancellation proceedings, this decision is a significant one in the context of design registration in India and highlights the importance of protecting intellectual property rights
The Delhi High Court has made a significant ruling in a design registration case. *Crocs* had sued *Bata India Ltd* and others in 2014, alleging that Bata's footwear imitated its registered design. The key points of the case are:
- *Crocs* alleged that Bata's footwear imitated its registered design no. 197685
- The Delhi High Court ruled in favor of Bata and ordered Crocs to bear the costs of the cancellation proceedings
- This decision highlights the importance of protecting intellectual property rights in India, particularly in the context of design registration
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