The Pernambuco State Court has revoked temporary judicial protection for Spribe regarding the Aviator trademark in Brazil. The ruling follows a Federal Court decision that suspended the brand registration and restricted the developer from asserting exclusive rights.
The state court initially upheld Spribe’s position because the INPI maintained an active registration for the title. After the federal judiciary intervened and placed the registration on hold, the Pernambuco court reversed its earlier stance. Spribe now operates without provisional legal coverage for the brand while the dispute remains open.
Background of the Trademark Dispute
The legal challenge represents a continuation of ongoing proceedings surrounding the Aviator name in the Brazilian market. Earlier rulings had already limited Spribe’s ability to enforce exclusive usage, with a previous court decision suspending the company’s rights and another case resulting in a loss for the developer.
A final determination on trademark ownership is still pending.