September 2017

John Lemon vs Yoko Ono - KSP provided advice in the process of reaching settlement between a drink producer and the widow of the artist

KSP lawyers provided advice to a producer of natural lemonade and owner of John Lemon brand in a dispute with Yoko Ono. The dispute pertained to potential infringement of the right in “John Lennon” trademark, registered by the European Union Intellectual Property Office in December 2016. The John Lemon lemonade producer registered its trademark in 2014. Negotiations have led to a settlement which reconciled the interests of both parties. The owner of John Lemon brand considered it of essence to agree a period for sale of its products offered under the disputed brand, so as to be able to sell John Lemon lemonades throughout the summer season and to prepare for rebranding.