Spanish fashion retailer Zara threatens legal action against owner of UK boutique over store name
Amber Kotrri refuses to rename her business and insists there is no risk of confusion
An independent fashion boutique is due to face high street clothing company Zara at a tribunal over claims it is an "identical brand". Darlington-based House of Zana has been threatened with legal action by the Spanish fashion giant which claims the brand is "conceptually identical". Lawyers want Amber Kotrri, who opened her store in 2019 after trading online, to change its name and branding.She received a notice of opposition from Zara when she tried to trademark the name House of Zana, followed by a letter from the multi-national company's lawyers that argued the County Durham business was "confusingly similar" for customers.
The letter went on to say the name House of Zana "dilutes the distinctiveness and reputation of the Zara brand".She said there was "no risk of confusing us with Zara" and the change would "cause irreparable damage" to her business.
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