Estee Lauder sues perfumer Jo Malone, Zara UK for contract breach, FT reports

Core Viewpoint - Estee Lauder has filed a lawsuit against Jo Malone, her fragrance brand Jo Loves, and Zara's UK business for using the "Jo Malone" name on packaging, claiming breach of contract and trademark infringement [1][2]. Group 1: Lawsuit Details - The lawsuit is based on the use of "Jo Malone" on Jo Loves fragrances sold by Zara [2]. - Estee Lauder alleges that Malone is in breach of contract, has infringed on trademarks, and is misleading consumers through "passing off" [2]. Group 2: Company Background - Estee Lauder acquired Malone's self-named perfume brand and the rights to her name in 1999, but Malone left the company in 2006 and launched "Jo Loves" in 2011 [1].