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Final Ruling
The Federal Court of Australia rules in favor of the designer, confirming infringement.
High Court Final Ruling
High Court reinstates Taylor's win and trademark protection.
Appeal Overturned
Full Federal Court cancels Taylor's trademark on appeal.
Initial Victory
Justice Markovic rules in favor of the designer in the Federal Court.
Litigation Commences
Taylor sues the singer for trademark infringement.
Lawsuit Filed
Katie Taylor initiates formal infringement proceedings in the Federal Court.
Initial Conflict
Katy Perry's legal team attempts to block the designer's trademark use.
Brand Launch
Katie Taylor begins trading as Katie Perry in Sydney.
Trademark Registration
Taylor successfully registers 'Katie Perry' as a trademark in Australia.
Brand Launch
Katie Taylor begins selling clothes under the Katie Perry label in Australia.
The Federal Court of Australia has ruled in favor of local fashion designer Katie Perry in a long-running trademark dispute against pop star Katy Perry. The decision affirms the priority of local trademark registrations over global celebrity status, finding the singer's merchandise infringed on the designer's established brand.
The High Court of Australia has finalized a seven-year trademark dispute, ruling that Sydney designer Katie Taylor (trading as Katie Perry) did not infringe on pop star Katy Perry's brand. The court found the singer lacked a commercial reputation in the Australian clothing market at the time the designer's trademark was established.