Estée Lauder sues perfumer Jo Malone for breach of contract
US company objects to use of British entrepreneur’s name in her collaboration with Zara
US company objects to use of British entrepreneur’s name in her collaboration with Zara
Tie-up between US and Spanish groups would create a $40bn beauty giant
Cosmetics firm takes legal action against London-born perfumer who sold brand and rights to her name in 1999
High Court records show an intellectual property claim was filed by Estee Lauder Europe and Jo Malone Limited
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The perfumier sold the rights to her name in 1999 but has previously said she regretted the move.
Estée Lauder Companies claims Zara collaboration with perfumer breaches long-standing naming agreement