Estee Lauder Companies sues perfumer Jo Malone, Zara UK for using her name
Group 1: Lawsuit Details - Estee Lauder has filed a lawsuit against Jo Malone, her fragrance brand Jo Loves, and Zara UK for using the "Jo Malone" name on packaging, which is claimed to breach contract and infringe trademarks [1][3] - The lawsuit is based on allegations of "passing off," which misleads consumers into thinking that Jo Loves products are associated with Estee Lauder [3] Group 2: Background Information - Estee Lauder acquired Jo Malone's self-named perfume brand and the rights to her name in 1999, but Malone left the company in 2006 and launched a new brand, "Jo Loves," in 2011 [2] - The use of "Jo Malone" on Jo Loves fragrances sold by Zara is the central issue of the lawsuit [3]