The Supreme Court on Friday rejected Bata India, Liberty Shoes, and other footwear manufacturers' petition challenging the Delhi High Court’s July 2025 ruling that Crocs Inc. USA’s passing off suits against multiple Indian companies over design infringement were maintainable.

Background of The Case

The case centres on litigation initiated by Crocs Inc. USA before the Delhi High Court, alleging that Indian footwear makers were passing off products that copied the design of Crocs’ distinctive foam clogs.

Crocs contended that companies, including Bata India, Liberty Shoes, Relaxo Footwear, Action Shoes, Aqualite, and Bioworld Merchandising, replicated the shape, configuration, and perforated design of its clogs. The company claims these elements constitute a shape trademark or trade dress,

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