The looming legal showdown between singer Katy Perry and an Australian fashion designer could be delayed if the American megastar is allowed to alter her defence, a court has heard.
The pop star is being sued in the Federal Court by Australian designer Katie Taylor, who runs a Sydney-based clothing label under her maiden name, Katie Perry.
Ms Taylor alleges Ms Perry infringed her trademark when she launched a clothing range in Australia that sold in shops such as Myer and Target.
On Tuesday, barrister Matthew Darke SC argued Ms Perry should be permitted to withdraw part of her defence, namely, an admission that licensing the Katy Perry mark amounted to trademark use.
