Taylor, who referred to the case as a "David and Goliath" struggle, expressed her disappointment with the ruling, commenting to the Sydney Morning Herald that she was “devastated” by the outcome. The judges noted the unfortunate situation faced by both women, who independently developed their brands under their respective names without awareness of each other's existence.
In their judgment, the appeals judges reflected on the hard work both women had put into their careers, highlighting that as Perry's fame grew globally, Taylor became aware of her namesake and sought trademark protections. A previous ruling that favored Taylor cleverly alluded to one of Perry's hit songs, describing their situation as "a tale of two women, two teenage dreams and one name."
This ruling comes at an interesting time for Perry, who is preparing for her upcoming Lifetime world tour in early 2025, aimed at promoting her latest album, "143." As she navigates her artistic comeback, this latest legal win further solidifies her brand in the competitive music landscape.
In their judgment, the appeals judges reflected on the hard work both women had put into their careers, highlighting that as Perry's fame grew globally, Taylor became aware of her namesake and sought trademark protections. A previous ruling that favored Taylor cleverly alluded to one of Perry's hit songs, describing their situation as "a tale of two women, two teenage dreams and one name."
This ruling comes at an interesting time for Perry, who is preparing for her upcoming Lifetime world tour in early 2025, aimed at promoting her latest album, "143." As she navigates her artistic comeback, this latest legal win further solidifies her brand in the competitive music landscape.


















