Prada denies Kolhapuri GI violation in Rs 500 crore legal rowPrada has refuted claims of infringing the Geographical Indication (GI) for Kolhapuri chappals by featuring similar sandals in its Spring/S...
21 Jul, 2025, 01.11 PM IST
Sole searching: Who represents Kolhapuri slippers? Turf war breaks outA dispute has erupted over who can represent the GI-tagged Kolhapuri slippers following Prada's interest. LIDKAR, backed by the Karnataka g...
21 Jul, 2025, 01.10 PM IST
Bombay HC junks PIL against Prada on Kolhapuri sandalsThe Bombay High Court dismissed a PIL against Prada concerning the alleged copying of the Kolhapuri Chappal design, citing that the produce...
17 Jul, 2025, 12.29 AM IST
Kolhapuri chappal row: Bombay HC dismisses PIL against Prada; questions petitioners' right to sueThe Bombay High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) against Prada for allegedly using Kolhapuri chappals without authori...
16 Jul, 2025, 06.34 PM IST
Prada vs Kolhapuri chappals: Controversies around cultural appropriation highlight need for increased GI tagging in IndiaIndian heritage took global spotlight recently as Louis Vuitton celebrated it in a runway themed around Snakes & Ladders. In contrast, Prad...
12 Jul, 2025, 11.14 PM IST
Kolhapuri chappal scandal: Bitter PIL for PradaA public interest litigation has been filed in the Bombay High Court, demanding compensation from Prada for appropriating the Kolhapuri cha...
04 Jul, 2025, 04.55 PM IST
Prada looks to put the best (Kolhapuri) foot forward, signals artisan tie-up for sandals amid IP concernsPrada faces backlash in India for sandals resembling Kolhapuri chappals. The luxury house acknowledged the inspiration and expressed intent...
02 Jul, 2025, 07.03 PM IST
Kolhapuri goes to Milan: From Rs 150 streets to Rs 1 lakh runway sandalsKolhapuri chappals gain global attention after Prada showcases similar designs. This raises questions about respecting the craft's heritage...
02 Jul, 2025, 07.02 PM IST
Prada sandal scandal: Why India’s artisans keep getting left behindPrada's recent 'toe ring sandals' sparked controversy, drawing comparisons to traditional Kolhapuri chappals. While Prada acknowledged the ...
29 Jun, 2025, 11.14 PM IST
Kolhapuri chappals: Priyank Kharge calls for skilling, market access for artisansPrada's Kholapuri chappals spark debate. Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge emphasizes GI tag importance. He also highlights the need for cu...
29 Jun, 2025, 10.56 PM IST
Prada in soup after lifting Kolhapuri chappal designs, forced to credit India after huge backlashPrada's Spring Summer 2026 menswear collection, featuring sandals inspired by Kolhapuri chappals, has sparked controversy in India, ignitin...
28 Jun, 2025, 08.58 AM IST
All about GI tags: Remember when two states had a bitter row over a sweet's origins?While the geographical indication tag has helped some products gain recognition in export markets, it has not been able to create premium v...
25 Sep, 2021, 11.00 PM IST
FDDI to train artisans making Kolhapuri chappals, connect them with buyers to boost salesThe Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI), which comes under the commerce ministry, has taken up a task to upskill artisans enga...
01 Nov, 2020, 11.24 AM IST
Kolhapuris, the famous leather chappal, get Geographical Indication tagThe GI tag will open large markets – both domestic and international – to the artisans producing Kolhapuris.
19 Jun, 2019, 11.09 AM IST
326 products registered as geographical indication so farCIPAM is an arm of the department of industrial policy and promotion (DIPP).
23 Oct, 2018, 02.01 PM IST
Government moves to protect 'khadi' trademarkA wordmark will not just prevent anyone else from using the 'khadi' trademark but even check against using a prefix or suffix to the brand.
03 Dec, 2014, 12.25 PM IST
- RS passes bill to protect basmati
The Centre is not sure if India could have a joint registration of basmati under Geographical Indications (GI) with Pakistan, Rajya Sabha w...
17 Feb, 2009, 12.38 AM IST