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When Inspiration Becomes Appropriation: Geographical Indication (GI) Law and the Limits of Territorial Protection in the Prada–Kolhapuri Controversy

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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 […]

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Geographical Indications and its Economic Impact on Local Communities

Published On: 22nd October, 2024 Authored By: Aditi Shinde ILS Law College What are Geographical Indications (GI)? A geographical indication (GI) is a sign used on products with a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin and possess qualities or a reputation that is due to that