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Australias High Court rules in favor of Sydney fashion designer Katie Taylor in her 16-year trademark battle against pop star Katy Perry. The court found Perrys label, Kitty Purry, and merchandise distributor Bravado guilty of infringing Taylors Katie Perry trademark for clothing. Taylor, born Katie Perry, registered her business name in 2007 and trademark in 2008. The dispute began when Perrys team opposed Taylors trademark in 2009 and sent cease-and-desist letters. Despite Perrys manager stating they werent trying to shut Taylor down, the singer wanted to stay out of it. Lower courts had conflicting rulings, but the High Courts three-to-two majority backed Taylor this week. The justices stated Perrys fame in 2008 didnt extend to clothing, and her teams sales of branded apparel deliberately infringed Taylors mark. Perrys spokesperson noted the singer never aimed to close Taylors business, and the case returns to federal court for further issues.

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