Archive · 28 Nov 2025
Delhi High Court Grants Well-Known Trademarks to Hermès Birkin
The Delhi High Court has recognized the Hermès Birkin bag’s 3D shape, name, and logos as well-known trademarks in India.
This means that Hermès has stronger legal protection against anyone trying to copy or misuse these trademarks.
The court’s decision came after Hermès sued a company, Macky Lifestyle Private Limited, for selling lookalike bags.
Legal experts say this ruling is important because it shows that even the shape of a product can be protected as a trademark.
It also sends a message to other companies to be careful when dealing with well-known brands.
This decision helps India show its commitment to protecting intellectual property.
Delhi High Court granted well-known trademark status to Hermès Birkin bag’s 3D shape, name, and logos.
The ruling came after Hermès sued Macky Lifestyle Private Limited for selling lookalike bags.
Well-known trademarks enjoy wider protection across different goods and services.
The court’s decision sets a precedent for protecting product shapes as trademarks.
Legal experts highlight the importance of this ruling for intellectual property protection in India.
- Who
- Hermès International and its Indian subsidiary
- What
- Filed a trademark infringement suit and sought well-known trademark status for the Birkin bag’s 3D shape, name, and logos
- When
- Recent ruling by the Delhi High Court
- Where
- India
- Why
- To protect the brand from infringement and misuse
- Brand
- Hermès
- Trademark
- Birkin bag’s 3D shape, name, and logos
- Court
- Delhi High Court
- Defendant
- Macky Lifestyle Private Limited
- Legal Status
- Well-known trademarks
- Protection Scope
- Across different classes of goods and services
- Legal Basis
- Trade Marks Act, 1999