A Sydney fashion designer trading under the name Katie Perry has won her long trademark battle with global music star Katy Perry in a decision lawyers say will create a fairer fight for small businesses faced with a famous brand trying to claim their name.
A majority of High Court judges found that Hunters Hill designer Katie Taylor (nee Perry) could keep using her Katie Perry trademark for her range of luxury loungewear because it was unlikely to be confused with the singer’s branding.
