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Estée Lauder Sues Jo Malone Over Trademark Infringement

4/10/2026

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Estée Lauder Companies is suing Jo Malone over alleged trademark infringement tied to a Zara collaboration, seeking over £200,000.
Estée Lauder acquired the Jo Malone brand in 1999 and says the Zara project harms Jo Malone London.
Jo Malone, founder of Jo Loves in 2011, says the collaboration began in 2019 and is distinct from her brand.
Estée Lauder maintains that Malone's agreement prohibits using her name commercially.

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Estée Lauder Companies is suing Jo Malone over alleged trademark infringement tied to a Zara collaboration, seeking over £200,000.
Estée Lauder acquired the Jo Malone brand in 1999 and says the Zara project harms Jo Malone London.
Jo Malone, founder of Jo Loves in 2011, says the collaboration began in 2019 and is distinct from her brand.
Estée Lauder maintains that Malone's agreement prohibits using her name commercially.