Industry Sector

Textile — India Copyright Cases

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copyright plaintiff favorable · Apr 28, 2025

Abhi Traders v.Fashnear Technologies Private Limited & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 43924564

Abhi Traders, a clothing manufacturer, filed a suit against various sellers operating on an e-commerce platform (Defendant No. 1) for infringing its copyrights and passing off its products. The plaintiff asserted ownership over the artistic designs and promotional photographs used to market its 'Ibrana' line of ethnic wear. After the defendants failed to file written statements despite being served, the court found that the defendants substantially reproduced the copyrighted images and took unfair advantage of the plaintiff's goodwill.

copyright dismissed · Jun 16, 2023

A.Arjun v.Balaji B

Madras High Court · 157579884

A.Arjun filed an application seeking leave from the Madras High Court to sue Balaji B for copyright infringement and passing off related to artistic work used on garments. The respondent challenged the court's jurisdiction, arguing that both parties operate primarily in Madurai, despite alleged online sales in Chennai.

copyright plaintiff favorable · Feb 12, 1936

Calico Printers Association, Ltd. v.D.N. Mukerjea

Calcutta High Court · 1583518

The plaintiffs, proprietors of three registered cotton designs, sued the defendant for copyright infringement after discovering he was importing and selling similar designs on cotton materials. The dispute centered on whether the defendant knowingly infringed the copyrights or merely sold goods in ignorance of the rights.

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