Who Owns the Word Nude?
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Stella Nude
Who could anticipate that the word nude might become the point at issue in a trademark lawsuit.
Nude applied for and successfully registered the pan-European Community Trademark (CTM) for the word ‘Nude’ to be used as a trade mark specifically for perfumery and skincare, as well as for other products.
In May 2008, when asked for permission to use the trade mark ‘Nude’ for a Stella McCartney perfume, Nude - though great admirers of Stella McCartney - respectfully refused as a Nude scent is forthcoming..
Nude considers the launch of ‘Stella Nude’ by L’Oreal to be a clear infringement of Nude’s trade mark. To protect their brand, Nude was forced to take the matter to the English High Court.
Trademark Infringement Case of Nude Skincare and Stella Nude by Stella McCartney Ltd.
But a judge in London refused to grant an interim injunction to Nude Brands Limited pending a full trial of their claim for alleged trademark infringement.
Macca Jr Vs Mrs Bono In ‘Nude’ Perfume Row