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Estée Lauder Sues Jo Malone Over Fragrance Trademark Dispute

3/12/2026

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Estée Lauder Companies is suing Jo Malone for trademark infringement over using Jo Malone's name in a Zara fragrance collaboration.
Jo Malone sold her brand to Estée Lauder in 1999, agreeing not to use her name commercially.
The non-compete expired in 2011, after which Jo Loves was launched.
Inditex declined to comment, and Jo Loves did not respond to inquiries.

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Story summary

Estée Lauder Companies is suing Jo Malone for trademark infringement over using Jo Malone's name in a Zara fragrance collaboration.
Jo Malone sold her brand to Estée Lauder in 1999, agreeing not to use her name commercially.
The non-compete expired in 2011, after which Jo Loves was launched.
Inditex declined to comment, and Jo Loves did not respond to inquiries.