Wacky Woollies firm sues Woolie Wellies producer

A legal dispute has erupted about cartoon sheep. In the commercial court yesterday a company that sells products using images of cartoon sheep under the ‘Wacky Woollies’ trademark has sued another over its products sold under the name ‘Woolie Wellies’.

The Shamrock Gift Company [Trading House], with registered offices at Fonthill Industrial Park, Dublin, has sued Allied Imports Ltd, based at Northwest Business Park, Ballycoolin, Dublin, on grounds including alleged breach of its community trademark and passing off.

Mr Justice Brian McGovern granted an application by Shamrock to fast-track the action in the court.