Publishers bid to stop use of 'Metro' title by Independent

The publishers of a new giveaway newspaper will not go ahead with the launch unless they get an injunction preventing Independent News and Media from using the word ``metro'' in the title of its planned rival freesheet, the High Court was told today.

The publishers of the new ``Metro'' freesheet are seeking an interim injunction to prevent the use of the word ``metro'' in the title of a rival freesheet planned by Independent News and Media. The court was told on Monday that the new ``Metro'' is to be launched this week.