Sydney designer appeals High Court ruling against Katy Perry

A lengthy trademark dispute involving Sydney fashion designer Katie Taylor and pop star Katy Perry may soon come to an end. The case has been ongoing for 15 years, sparked when Taylor, who uses her birth name Katie Perry for her clothing brand, received a cease and desist letter from the singer in 2009. The conflict led to Taylor taking legal action in 2019. She won a partial victory last year when a judge ruled that Perry had infringed on her trademark in social media posts. However, Perry's appeal eventually resulted in a Federal Court ruling that favored her, canceling Taylor's trademark. Now, Taylor is seeking to appeal to Australia's High Court, with a hearing scheduled for April 11. She has described the case as a David versus Goliath struggle. This upcoming decision could be crucial for her. In other news, former Prime Minister Scott Morrison has added another role to his post-political career. He is now part of the strategic advisory board of a Canadian lobbying firm. This marks the eighth job for Morrison since leaving office, as he aims to strengthen business ties between Australia and Canada. Meanwhile, a once-popular Mexican restaurant in Sydney, Comedor, has closed its doors. The establishment faced backlash from locals over plans to commercialize public space and allegations against its owner. Despite winning a prestigious restaurant award, it struggled to remain open and has now been put up for sale. Lastly, The Age newspaper had a successful night at the Melbourne Press Club’s Quill Awards, winning 14 awards. Notably, former Prime Minister John Howard appeared in a video tribute for a lifetime achievement award, showing a visible bruise from a recent fall.