Overview
- High Court records show an intellectual property claim filed by Estée Lauder Europe and Jo Malone Limited against Jo Malone, Jo Loves entities, and ITX UK, which trades as Zara.
- The lawsuit alleges breach of contract, trademark infringement, and passing off, with the company seeking to protect Jo Malone London’s brand identity.
- Estée Lauder cites Zara packaging that reads “A creation by Jo Malone CBE, founder of Jo Loves” as the basis of the claims.
- Malone sold her eponymous brand and name rights in 1999, later launching Jo Loves in 2011 after a five‑year non‑compete expired.
- A spokesperson for Malone declined to comment, and Jo Loves and Zara/Inditex have not provided substantive public responses as detailed filings are not yet available.