Delhi HC Revives Crocs Suit Against Bata, Liberty Over Shoe Design

The Delhi High Court has revived a passing-off suit filed by Crocs Inc. against Bata India Ltd., Liberty Shoes Ltd., and others, over allegedly copying the US firm’s trade dress.

A division bench overturned a 2019 order dismissing the suit, ruling that Crocs should have the opportunity to prove its claim is not limited to design registration.

Crocs does not hold a trademark on the design but said the alleged copies were deceptive and aimed at misleading buyers.