NATIONAL: David Jones ambassador Megan Gale has found herself embroiled in a legal spat over her soon to be released swimwear label.
As reported in the April 9 edition of Ragtrader, Gale has partnered with category leader Seafolly to create an 80-piece collection for release in July.
Dubbed Isola by Megan Gale, the brand will offer women a range of full swimsuits and separates priced from $160.
In a move that could quash the launch of Isola, boutique swim label Issla has moved to oppose the trademark on grounds of similarity.
In addition to competing in the same product category, both brand names are derived or inspired by the Italian word for island.
Issla could potentially derail Gale’s swimwear venture if lawyers can prove the brand was trading before September 2009, when a trademark application for Isola was first lodged, and if the two companies are indeed deceptively similar.
For more, pick up the May 21 issue of Ragtrader magazine.