When Inspiration Becomes Appropriation: Geographical Indication (GI) Law and the Limits of Territorial Protection in the Prada–Kolhapuri Controversy
Published On: April 23rd 2026 Authored By: Fatema Bandukwala AKK New Law Academy Pune Abstract When Italian luxury house Prada debuted footwear at Milan Fashion Week in June 2025 that bore a striking resemblance to India’s Geographical Indication-protected Kolhapuri chappal, the global backlash exposed a structural deficiency at the heart of the international intellectual property […]