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Aussie fashion designer wins trademark appeal vs Katy Perry

Australian designer Katie Perry wins her High Court appeal over the 'Katie Perry' clothing trademark.
The High Court ruled the Perry label and distributors had been “assiduous infringers” though the registration remained valid.
Taylor (Katie Perry) praised the decision as protecting small businesses and rights to trademarks.
The case began when Katie Perry registered the name in 2007 and applied for registration in 2008.
Perry previously lost a 2014 merchandise case but that ruling was overturned in 2024.
Three of five High Court justices sided with Taylor in the decision.
The court found Perry’s earlier arguments that she had significant Australian reputation did not extend to clothing.
Katie Taylor emphasized protecting small businesses through trademarks.
The decision was delivered by Australia’s High Court in a long-running dispute.
The designer name change occurred in 2015, from Perry to Taylor.

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