Prada Sued Over Copyrighted Indian Footwear Design

Published on 7.4.25

  A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Bombay High Court against Prada Group and Prada India Fashion Private Limited, alleging copyright infringement over their use of traditional Indian 'Kolhapuri Chappal' designs without permission or fair compensation. The Kolhapuri Chappal holds cultural significance and is named after the district of Kolhapur in Western Maharashtra. Prada plans to collaborate with local manufacturers if they commercialize the sandals, while luxury brands like YSL have already included them in their collections. The PIL seeks a public apology and compensation for Indian artisans whose traditional designs were allegedly copied by the fashion brand.

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