Did Frisby Lose Its Brand in Europe? The Colombian Company Clarifies What Happened Against Its Spanish Counterpart
Frisby Spain / Frisby Colombia Photo: Private archive
TL;DR
- Frisby Colombia confirmed the revocation of precautionary measures granted in its favor by a Spanish court.
- The company stated that this decision does not signify the closure of the legal process, and the final outcome is yet to be determined.
- The dispute arose after Frisby Spain registered the brand in the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office, clashing with Frisby Colombia's territorial trademark rights since 1977.
- Frisby Colombia claims its brands are currently valid in Spain and the European Union.
- The original legal dispute began when a court ordered Frisby Spain to temporarily suspend the use of the brand.
- Frisby Spain counter-sued, seeking approximately 700,000 euros in compensation for operational losses and unearned profits.
- Frisby Spain argues Frisby Colombia lacks notoriety in the EU to prevent its local registration and did not pursue an international strategy.
- Frisby Colombia remains confident in the validity of its brands and awaits further judicial decisions.