EasyGroup Loses Trademark Battle Against EasyFundraising

The High Court dismissed EasyGroup's claims, finding no evidence of consumer confusion between the brands.

EasyGroup, the parent company of EasyJet, lost a High Court case against charity shopping website easyfundraising Ltd.
The court ruled that it was unlikely consumers would confuse easyfundraising with any of EasyGroup's over 200 'easy' branded ventures.
Mr Justice Fancourt noted that users of easyfundraising's services are sophisticated and unlikely to mistake it for an EasyGroup brand.
The judge highlighted that many reputable retailers, including Marks & Spencer and John Lewis, advertise with easyfundraising, contradicting EasyGroup's claims of a poor reputation.
EasyGroup's founder, Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, stated the company plans to appeal the decision, arguing it is in the interest of UK consumers and real registered charities.