Delhi High Court stops Questsole from selling Crocs lookalike footwear

The Delhi High Court has granted an ex-parte interim injunction in favour of global footwear giant Crocs Inc. and its Indian subsidiary, restraining Questsole and its proprietor Sagar Doijode from manufacturing, advertising, or selling any clog-style footwear or charms that resemble Crocs’ patented and trademarked designs.

Justice Tejas Karia, who passed the order, observed that Crocs had established a prima facie case of infringement. He stated that Questsole’s imitation of Crocs’ design and trademarks appeared to be an attempt to exploit Crocs’ reputation and mislead customers.

The Court noted that Crocs holds valid patents, trademarks (“CROCS” and “JIBBITZ”) and design registrations that make its products globally distinctive. Crocs claimed that Questsole’s “charms for clog-style footwear” and shoes copied its Jibbitz accessories and clog designs in nearly every detail.

According to the company, sample purchases from Questsole’s website and listings on Amazon and Flipkart revealed that Questsole was using an identical system for attaching decorative accessories, replicating Crocs’ patented elements like the shaft, shoulders, and insertion mechanism. Crocs also presented a comparison chart showing that Questsole’s footwear looked almost identical to Crocs’ Geometric Clogs — recognised by their rounded toe box, thick Croslite sole, pivoting heel strap, and ventilation holes.

Crocs further alleged that Questsole used misleadingly similar marks such as “CROCKS,” “CROC,” and “JIBIT”, and even used Crocs’ visuals and keywords for online promotion.

After reviewing the evidence, the Court concluded that Crocs had earned significant goodwill and its product design had become distinctive due to years of use. Finding that refusing interim relief could cause irreparable harm, the Court restrained Questsole and others from:

• Using marks like “CROCKS”, “CROC”, or “JIBIT”, or anything similar to “CROCS” or “JIBBITZ”;
• Making or selling shoe charms based on Crocs’ decorative system;
• Designing or marketing footwear similar to Crocs’ clogs; and
• Promoting lookalike footwear or trade dress on any platform.

The injunction applies to Questsole’s websites (questsole.com, buildingshop.in) and all listings on Amazon, Flipkart, and IndiaMart.

The matter will be heard next on February 16, 2026. Crocs was represented by advocates Gaurav Gogia and Mayank Saraf from United & United.