Court rules clothing firm can question GAA trustee in Mayo GAA trademark row

Savanagh said it had permission from "a part of the GAA", namely the Mayo Ladies Gaelic Football Association, to use the crest

Mr Justice Senan Allen made the ruling in advance of the hearing of a dispute between the GAA and Savanagh Securities which operates T-Rex Clothing in Castlebar, Co Mayo, which is allegedly in breach of trademark by using the logo on its products. File photo

The High Court has directed a GAA trustee can be cross-examined in preparation for the hearing of a dispute over the use of the "Mayo GAA" county crest.

Mr Justice Senan Allen made the ruling in advance of the hearing of a dispute between the GAA and Savanagh Securities which operates T-Rex Clothing in Castlebar, Co Mayo, which is allegedly in breach of trademark by using the logo on its products.