Salon owner 'ready' for key L'Oréal dispute hearing
Summary
A salon owner named Rebecca Dowdeswell is in a legal dispute with L'Oréal over the trademark name "nkd" for her Leicester-based business. L'Oréal claims the name could cause confusion with its own "Naked" beauty products. The UK's Intellectual Property Office (IPO) will hold a hearing later this year to resolve the issue.Key Facts
- Rebecca Dowdeswell owns a salon in Leicester and has been using the "nkd" trademark since 2009.
- She forgot to renew the trademark in 2019 due to disruptions caused by COVID-19.
- L'Oréal, which owns the "Naked" brand, opposed Dowdeswell's attempt to re-register "nkd."
- Dowdeswell argues there has been no consumer confusion between the two brands.
- L'Oréal suggests the issue could be resolved amicably and supports Dowdeswell's business goals while maintaining their trademark rights.
- The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has set a hearing date for November 5th.
- The IPO has faced delays due to increased trademark cases after Brexit.
- Dowdeswell has spent over £30,000 on legal fees and remains determined to continue her fight.
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