The owners of a pub in Costa del Sol called Weatherspains say they will not change the name after British chain J D Wetherspoon warned they could face legal action.
The bar, based in the seaside resort town of Benalmadena, had been trading for years under the name, a clear nod to the budget-friendly UK chain popular among British holidaymakers.
But now, the owners are facing a lawsuit from Wetherspoon, who claim the name breaches European trademark laws.
The chain, which owns over 800 pubs across the UK, has hired a Spanish law firm in an attempt to shut down the use of the Weatherspains moniker, arguing it's too similar and could confuse customers.
Despite mounting pressure, the pub's owners, Andy Inman and Mayka Sanchez, say they will challenge the legal threat head-on.
