Anupama Dayal filed the petition last year after finding several garments bearing clear and substantial similarities to her original artworks from the company’s official website and social media platforms. File
In a preliminary injunction in a lawsuit filed by Indian designer Anupam Dayal against Argentinian brand Rapsodia alleging unauthorized copying of its copyrighted works, the Delhi High Court ordered the company to disclose details of the manufacturing, manufacture, export and sale of the allegedly infringing products.
In an order dated February 6, the court directed the defendant to submit an affidavit within six weeks stating the total number of items manufactured for each allegedly infringing work, dates of manufacture, place and name of manufacturer, dates of export from India along with shipping documents, packing slips, invoices and shipping documents, final retail price of each item with supporting records, total sales figures and copies of purchase orders.
The order came after Ms Dayal filed a petition last year after discovering from the company’s official website and social media platforms that several garments clearly and substantially resembled her original artwork.
“When she did so, she was shocked to find that a number of garments with clear and substantial similarities to her original artworks, i.e. replicas, scraps and adaptations of her original artworks, were marketed and sold as original works under the RAPSODIA brand at exorbitant prices,” her plea said.
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Ms. Dayal, through lead attorney Chander M. Lall, presented the court with a detailed visual comparison of these infringing products with her original artwork.
Mr Lall submitted that if the defendant was prevented from reproducing the eight dresses and one jewelery design depicted in the recorded images, the application could be disposed of. Counsel for the defendants submitted on instructions that the company had not and would not manufacture or manufacture clothing or jewelery containing the plaintiff’s artwork.
Commenting on the development, Ms Dayal said: “It has always been about protecting original creative work and fostering respect for independent design. I remain committed to protecting creative integrity – not just for myself, but for the wider community of designers and artisans who rely on fair recognition for their work.”
Published – 11 Feb 2026 21:02 IST