Allied Imports trademark dispute with Kavanagh Giftware resolved

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Allied Imports’ trademark dispute with Kavanagh Giftware was resolved in the Commercial Court before Mr Justice Brian McGovern on 26 February 2018. The case concerned alleged passing off involving Tipperary Crystal marks on packaging for goods including mugs and cups.

Allied Imports, the brand owner, had sued the Co Wexford-based giftware company over alleged unlawful use of its trademarks and related intellectual property claims. Kavanagh Giftware rejected the claims, and the judge was told the proceedings could be struck out after the dispute was resolved.