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Molly Tea (MOLY) Ordered to Pay $1.5M for Trademark Infringement
Molly Tea has been ordered by a court in Jiangsu province to pay 10.3 million yuan ($1.5 million) in damages for trademark infringement related to Louis Vuitton's logo. The ruling requires the tea chain to cease using the logo and issue a public apology. The case has sparked significant online discussion with over 400 million views on related hashtags. Previously, several trademark applications from Molly Tea were rejected by the China National Intellectual Property Administration, aside from the one containing the Chinese characters for 'Molly Tea.'
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7-Eleven Sues Nike Over Air Max 95 Design Trademark Issue
7-Eleven has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Nike Inc (NKE), alleging that the design of the Air Max 95 sneaker improperly incorporates its brand colors. The complaint, filed in federal court in Dallas, claims similarities to 7-Eleven's red, orange, and green stripes. The shoe's release is set for July 11, coinciding with 7-Eleven Day, which raises concerns about potential consumer confusion. In its filing, 7-Eleven argued that Nike's design could mislead consumers and represents a significant infringement on their trademark rights.
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Samsung (SMSN) Faces $15M Lawsuit from Dua Lipa Over Image Use
Dua Lipa has filed a $15 million lawsuit against Samsung (SMSN) for allegedly using her image on television packaging without consent. The complaint, filed in the US District Court for the Central District of California, accuses Samsung of copyright and trademark infringement, claiming the photo was taken during her 2024 performance at the Austin City Limits Festival. Lipa's legal team states they made repeated demands for Samsung to cease usage of her likeness, which were ignored. This case highlights potential implications for Samsung's marketing strategies and brand partnerships.
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Estée Lauder Seeks Over £200,000 from Jo Malone Litigation
Estée Lauder Companies has initiated High Court proceedings against Jo Malone and Zara, seeking damages exceeding £200,000. The lawsuit revolves around trademark infringement stemming from the collaboration between Malone's brand Jo Loves and Zara, which includes the use of Malone's name in marketing. Estée Lauder claims that this collaboration undermines the luxury reputation of the Jo Malone London brand. Malone, who sold her brand to Estée Lauder in 1999, has expressed surprise at the timing of the lawsuit, especially since the collaboration started in 2019.
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