Australian Katie Perry battling singer in court
Katy Perry's name is usually emblazoned at stadiums all over the world but today it was being said by lawyers in federal court.
The pop star and a lesser-known Sydney fashion designer of the same name are going to war.
From a small space in the Sydney suburb of Paddington, Australian designer Katie Perry is running a business, a label and a lawsuit, pitting her showroom against America's showstopper.
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The trademark is for Katie Perry loungewear, born as a market stall 14 years ago, before the other Katy Perry started making hits. 9News
"What's the point of having an Australian trademark if overseas companies can come in and just breach it?" she claimed.
The trademark is for Katie Perry loungewear, born as a market stall 14 years ago, before the other Katy Perry started making hits.
And crucially, started making clothes.
A decade ago lawyers from the superstar sent a cease and desist to the designer.
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From a small space in the Sydney of Paddington, Australian designer Katie Perry is running a business, a label and a lawsuit, pitting her showroom against America's showstopper. 9News
That was dropped but today the battle of Katie versus Katy was back in the federal court.
The American Katy Perry's clothes are sold at Myer and while lawyers argue over copyright, the Australian Katie Perry believes she has an advantage of her own.
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"I'm Australian-owned, I'm Australian-made, I am Australian," she said.
"There is that sense of pride around this and the fact that this is an overseas conglomerate, nothing to do with Australia."
The case will return for trial later this year.
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