Aviator Studio has won an important interim legal victory in Brazil after a Federal Court ruled that Spribe's Aviator trademark rights should be suspended until a final judgment is delivered.

The order, issued by the 18th Federal Civil Court of the Federal District, temporarily removes Spribe's ability to claim exclusivity over Brazilian trademark registration No. 501759803 while the dispute remains under review.

The action was brought by Aviator Studio Brazil, which maintained that the Aviator trademark predated Spribe's registration by several years. Evidence submitted to the court traced the brand's origins to Georgia in 2016, with formal registration following in 2018.

The court further referenced judicial decisions from Georgia that invalidated Spribe's registration of the Aviator trademark and upheld the rights of the original owner.

"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," commented George Pruidze, CEO of Aviator Studio.

"We remain committed to defending the integrity of the Aviator brand and ensuring that its legitimate ownership is recognised across all jurisdictions."

Aviator Studio said the ruling reinforces its efforts to defend the brand and maintain consistent trademark protection across multiple territories.