Delhi High Court revives Crocs’ passing off suits against Bata, Liberty, Relaxo

The Delhi High Court has revived Crocs' "passing off" suits against Bata, Liberty, and Relaxo. "Passing off" is a common law tort that protects unregistered trademarks and goodwill, preventing one party from misrepresenting their goods or services as those of another. The revival of these suits indicates that Crocs has likely presented sufficient grounds for the court to reconsider its claims of trademark infringement and unfair competition by these prominent footwear manufacturers. This development highlights the ongoing importance of intellectual property protection in the competitive retail market and suggests that Crocs' claims of distinctiveness and potential consumer confusion warrant further judicial examination against its competitors.