The Celebrity Truth

Katy Perry has released a statement regarding reports she is set to sue an Australian designer over the use of the name “Katie Perry”, with the singer saying, “As usual, some of the press seems to have delighted in creating a story where there is none.”

According to the I Kissed A Girl chart topper, “In the course of securing trademark protection for Katy Perry in Australia, it came to the attention of her representatives that Katie Howell, a clothing designer in Australia, had filed an application for trademark protection under a similar name in connection with her own clothing design business.

“A routine notice letter was sent to Ms. Howell, as is customary in trademark practice, alerting her of Ms. Perry’s intended application.”

Perry adds, “This is a routine trademark application, and I certainly haven’t sued anyone. As usual, some of the press seems to have delighted in creating a story where there is none.”

Photo: Capitol.

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