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The dispute over the German Gault Millau licence is entering the next round. After the Düsseldorf Higher Regional Court (OLG) ruled in favour of Henris Edition GmbH on 13 February, the owners of the Geneva-based Gault&Millau International brand announced that they would take the legal dispute to Switzerland. The OLG Düsseldorf rejected all allegations made by Gault&Millau International against Henris Edition and confirmed Henris Edition as the rightful owner of the licence for Gault&Millau in Germany.
Gault&Millau has now said in a statement that Henris Edition continues to use the Gault&Millau brand "without any legal basis - including in its own press releases". "This has opened up a new conflict. The ongoing proceedings will now be continued in Switzerland".
"It is extremely important to be aware that anyone who abuses trade mark rights or uses a trade mark unlawfully must bear the corresponding legal consequences. The Gault&Millau brand, as an internationally recognised symbol of excellence, will not tolerate any damage to its reputation and will pursue it relentlessly," the press release continued.
According to the online portal Hotelvor9, Henris Edition's lawyers have since sent a warning letter to Switzerland demanding a cease-and-desist declaration. "The allegations made, which have not been confirmed by the Higher Regional Court, must not be made. If the cease-and-desist declaration is not signed, we will go to court," said Henris Managing Director Hans Fink.
(ru / Tageskarte.io)