Frisby Spain won legal battle: will be able to operate in Europe and asks for millionaire compensation from the Colombian company
Frisby Spain Photo: Composition of images with Frisby Spain and Frisby Colombia
TL;DR
- Frisby Spain has definitively won a legal battle against Frisby Colombia.
- Spanish courts ruled in favor of Frisby Spain, allowing the use of the brand in Europe.
- The ruling was based on the principle that a trademark infringement cannot occur against an entity without prior legal existence in the jurisdiction.
- Frisby Colombia's argument of 'notorious brand' status in Spain was dismissed due to statistics specific to the Colombian population.
- Frisby Spain is seeking substantial financial compensation from Frisby Colombia, estimated to be around 500,000 euros for operational delays, 200,000 euros for projected profits, and all profits from May to December 2025.
- Frisby Spain claims Frisby Colombia was aware of their trademark registration process in Spain.
- Frisby Spain made prior commercial proposals for integration or direct payments, which were rejected by the Colombian company.
- Frisby Spain announces expansion plans with new locations in Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, and Málaga, expecting to hire approximately 50 people.
- The Spanish representative expressed regret over losses and criticized what he called a disinformation campaign by the Colombian company.