The High Court’s Decision
The singer argued that the designer’s registered trade mark for clothing should be cancelled, claiming it would confuse consumers given her international fame. The case moved through multiple courts, with decisions swinging both ways along the journey.
But in a decisive majority ruling, the High Court found in favour of the Australian designer.
Despite Katy Perry’s global reputation, the Court held that use of “KATIE PERRY” for clothing was unlikely to deceive or cause confusion in the Australian market.
A Powerful Reminder for Businesses
Trade mark rights are not awarded based on fame alone. They are built on registration, use, and real-world context.
For small and growing businesses, this decision reinforces just how critical it is to secure your brand early and protect it strategically.
So what does this mean for your business and your brand?
We break down the decision, what the Court considered, and the key takeaways you should be acting on now. Click below to read the full article.
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