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Celebrities Brand Widely
- Celebrities often branch out into various consumer goods beyond their primary profession.
- This common practice complicates trademark conflicts involving their names across multiple product categories.
Early Trademark Registration
- Australian designer Katie Taylor secured a trademark for "Katy Perry" clothing before the singer's rise.
- Despite this, the singer sold clothing at her concerts without owning the trademark for garments.
Federal Court Finds Trademark Infringement
- The Federal Court initially ruled the singer infringed the clothing trademark but had a good faith defense for personal use.
- The court found the singer's company infringed and awarded damages to the designer.