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Clothing line co-owned by 'influencer' takes action over alleged trademark infringement

Date
2023-03-06

Stage
Hearing Or Decision

Primary locality
Tallaght

County
Dublin

Summary

Haremi Limited, a clothing company co‑owned by fashion blogger Rosie Connolly Quinn and her husband Paul Quinn, has brought High Court proceedings against three parties it says have engaged in 'passing off' its trademarked brand 'The 4TH ARQ'. The claim arose after Haremi discovered hoodies, sweatpants and jumpers bearing its logo being sold at two fashion outlets – one in Dublin and one in Co Wexford – despite the company's policy that its goods can only be purchased through its website. Haremi alleges the items were supplied by Independent Clothing Ltd, a supplier it had rejected last year, and that the garments were inferior and substandard. The court granted Haremi permission to serve short‑notice injunction proceedings on the defendants and adjourned the matter to Friday's sitting. Haremi seeks injunctions restraining the defendants from selling, marketing or dealing in goods bearing its trademark, and orders to disclose the names and addresses of all suppliers of such goods.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Clothing line co-owned by 'influencer' takes action over alleged trademark infringement. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

August 2022 Hearing Or Sentence
Christmas Other
2023-03-06 Publication

Why: He said the injunctions have been sought in order to limit the damage he claims has already been caused to its business reputation. CNI source report