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Estee Lauder sues perfumer Jo Malone, Zara UK for contract breach, FT reports
Yahoo Finance· 2026-03-12 06:43
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].
TotalEnergies caps oil prices for consumers amidst 'exceptional volatility'
Reuters· 2026-03-12 06:43
Group 1 - TotalEnergies has announced a cap on petrol prices at 1.99 euros ($2.30) per liter and diesel prices at 2.09 euros per liter in France [1] - The price cap is a response to "exceptional volatility" in the market and will be effective at its service stations from March 13 until the end of the month [1]
Estee Lauder Companies sues perfumer Jo Malone, Zara UK for using her name
Reuters· 2026-03-12 06:35
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]