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Estée Lauder Sues Jo Malone Over Trademark Infringement

3/14/2026

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Story summary

Estée Lauder Companies filed a lawsuit against Jo Malone, Jo Loves, and Zara's UK arm, alleging trademark infringement and passing off over the Jo Malone name.
Estée Lauder Companies acquired Jo Malone’s brand in 1999.
Jo Malone has expressed regret over selling her name rights and has run Jo Loves independently since 2011.
The case raises questions about brand ownership and implications for founders who sell their names.

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Story summary

Estée Lauder Companies filed a lawsuit against Jo Malone, Jo Loves, and Zara's UK arm, alleging trademark infringement and passing off over the Jo Malone name.
Estée Lauder Companies acquired Jo Malone’s brand in 1999.
Jo Malone has expressed regret over selling her name rights and has run Jo Loves independently since 2011.
The case raises questions about brand ownership and implications for founders who sell their names.