Performance developer Aviator Studio has achieved a major legal victory in Brazil after a Federal Court ordered the suspension of Spribe’s local trademark registration for the term Aviator.
The judicial ruling formally recognizes the strength of Aviator Studio’s legal claims related to the grounds of invalidation of Spribe’s trademarks.
Major Win In a Major Market
The preliminary injunction was issued by the 18th Federal Civil Court of the Federal District in Brasilia. The decree explicitly prevents Spribe from relying on any exclusivity rights arising from Brazilian trademark registration No 501759803 until a definitive final judgment is rendered by the judiciary. The case follows a detailed lawsuit brought forward by Aviator Studio Brazil. The legal team successfully demonstrated that the Aviator trademark was created and used years before Spribe obtained trademark protection in Brazil.
The court acknowledged clear evidence showing that the Aviator brand originated in Georgia in 2016. The proprietary mark was formally registered there in 2018, long before Spribe sought Brazilian registration. Crucially, the federal judge also took note of previous judicial decisions in Georgia. Those original court orders invalidated Spribe’s registration of the Aviator trademark and confirmed the exclusive rights of the original trademark owner.
George Pruidze, CEO of Aviator Studio, commented that the landmark South American ruling will immediately insulate B2C operators from aggressive legal notices:
“This decision represents an important step in protecting the Aviator brand and enforcing intellectual property rights internationally. In practical terms, this means that, until the final resolution of the Spribe’s trademark invalidation proceedings, Spribe will no longer be able to continue it’s disruptive practices against operators, including sending threatening letters or initiating legal actions related to the use of Aviator Studio’s trademark. We remain committed to defending the integrity of the Aviator brand and ensuring that its legitimate ownership is recognized across all jurisdictions.”
