The Supreme Court of Georgia Dismissed Spribe’s Appeal, Confirming the Invalidation of Their “Aviator” Trademarks

Court Decision: SPRIBE Lost

On May 20, 2025, the Supreme Court of Georgia dismissed SPRIBE’s appeal. This decision officially recognized SPRIBE’s trademark registrations as invalid in the country.

The court determined that the trademarks were registered in bad faith and infringed upon the copyrights of Aviator LLC. This means that the rights to the name “Aviator” and the associated airplane image belong exclusively to Aviator LLC.

Significance for Aviator LLC

This is a major victory for Aviator LLC in its intellectual property protection efforts. Since Georgia is the country of origin for the Aviator brand, recognition of rights in the local jurisdiction strengthens the company’s position internationally.

This decision sets a precedent that could influence the outcome of other cases, including proceedings within the European Union.

Ongoing Proceedings in Europe

Aviator LLC is currently seeking the invalidation of SPRIBE’s trademarks at the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO).

SPRIBE has not yet responded on the merits, having requested deadline extensions three times. According to Aviator LLC, this indicates an attempt to delay the process and avoid addressing the core claims — the unlawful registration of someone else’s intellectual property.

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What This Means for Future Disputes

Now that the Georgian court has recognized exclusive rights for Aviator LLC, the company can use this decision as a precedent in other countries. This is especially important in jurisdictions where disputes with SPRIBE are still ongoing.

Such recognition significantly strengthens Aviator LLC’s arguments, particularly in countries where trademark registration requires proof of originality and legitimate ownership.