Cosmetics firm takes legal action against London-born perfumer who sold brand and rights to her name in 1999

US company objects to use of British entrepreneur’s name in her collaboration with Zara

Cosmetics firm takes legal action against London-born perfumer who sold brand and rights to her name in 1999

The perfumier sold the rights to her name in 1999 but has previously said she regretted the move.

High Court records show an intellectual property claim was filed by Estee Lauder Europe and Jo Malone Limited