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The group sought injunctions requiring
five of the largest internet service
providers (ISPs) to block or attempt to
block access to ‘target websites’.
Jewellery brand Cartier has been
ordered to pay the costs of blocking
websites which were advertising and
selling counterfeit copies of its goods.
The internet service providers
(ISPs) were innocent of any trademark
infringement and only provided
networks by which subscribers could
access content.
It was found that it did not provide or
store the counterfeit content. The court
said that different considerations would
apply were they engaged in caching or
hosting the content.
Karen Fong of law firm Keystone
Law said: “It’s good news for ISPs and
bad news for brand owners today as
the Supreme Court in Cartier & Ors v
BT & Anor, overturned the decisions
at First Instance and the Court of
Appeal and ruled that ISPs (Internet
Service Providers) do not have to bear
the costs of implementing a blocking
injunction (requiring them to block
access to specified “target websites”
selling counterfeit goods).”
She added: “The court took
the view that website blocking
injunctions were made by brand
owners to further their own
commercial interests and they should
not be entitled to seek contribution of
such costs from any party other than
the infringers. An ISP serves as an
intermediary or a mere conduit and
should be indemnified by the rights
holder against the costs of complying
with a website blocking order.
“In blocking injunctions for copyright
cases, the courts have always
ordered the ISPs to bear the costs
of implementation of the injunctions
whilst the brand owners bear the costs
of the application. Will this decision
change things?” The jewellery brand Tresor Paris has
acquired Phiiish, a London-based
jewellery brand created by brothers
Dean and Adam Greenfield.
The Greenfield brothers, whose family
boasts more than 50 years in the jewellery
trade, had launched the brand in 2014.
Before Tresor Paris’ acquisition,
Dean worked as the lead designer and
innovator of the jewellery brand while
Adam worked as the brand developer.
Dean, who created the fish bracelet
design, will remain lead designer in
the upcoming collection despite the
acquisition. He will work alongside Tresor
Paris’ creative director Lilian Lousky to
launch the new collection next month. The National Association of Jewellers
(NAJ) has revealed its intent to future-
proof the association through the
launch of a new website.
Cartier to pay to
block sites which
sell counterfeit
goods
July 2018 | jewelleryfocus.co.uk
Tresor Paris
acquires London
jewellery brand
Phiiish
Lousky said: ‘’When we first met
with the brothers, their passion and
vision for the brand was infectious.
So we decided to acquire the Phiiish
range, marketing it as a brand within
Tresor Paris with some modifications
and further developments in line with
customers’ demand and tastes.
“The exciting reinvigorated line will
be launching ahead of International
Jewellery London and London Fashion
week, making it available to Tresor
Paris fans and stockists.”
Adam added: “Dean’s Phiiish design
has many interesting features, including
its adjustable stoppers, changeable
natural stones, birthstone colours and
also a distinct fishtail tag which acts as
a safety chain.
‘’But as a new brand to the market, it
sometimes felt like an uphill struggle -
or in our case an upstream struggle - to
build momentum, with many retailers
preferring to play it safe with the more
established brands.’’
NAJ announces
plan to ‘future-
proof’ the
company
The mobile-first website will
engage consumers and enables
members to find solutions using
interactive forums, live chat and
online toolkits and tutorials. The
first phase of the site will launch in
September 2018.
Harriet Kelsall, newly appointed
chair, said: “I look forward to working
with Simon Forrester on the future
shape and structure of the NAJ.
In order to fulfil our new strategy
going forward, we will now begin
a top-down review of governance,
volunteers, staffing, technology and
communication.”
Forrester added: “Although we
have already gained over 120 new
members this year, the NAJ will not
stand still; we will continue to evolve
in line with the needs of our members
and the challenging environment in
which they operate.”
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