Astrid and Miyu agrees settlement deal with Dylan Oaks over design clash
Dylan Oaks has not only made a payment to Astrid and Miyu but has also delivered all the disputed stock to them
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Cult jewellery brand Astrid and Miyu has announced the settlement of a legal claim against Irish jewellery retailer Dylan Oaks for copyright and design rights infringement involving 18 styles from the brand’s signature collections.
The case was filed last year on 22 March. However, the Belfast-based jeweller Dylan Oaks has now formally undertaken to the English Courts not to import, possess or expose for sale, or infringe the copyright or registered design right in any of the styles which were named in Astrid and Miyu’s claim.
Dylan Oaks has not only made a payment but has also delivered all the disputed stock to Astrid and Miyu. The stock will be melted, with the proceeds donated to charity.
Astrid and Miyu has selected Glow NI as the recipient of its donation, a Belfast-based charity focusing on empowering women and girls with life skills to increase confidence and self-esteem.
Astrid and Miyu, a London-founded business, have been in operation since 2012 and is known for its service-led jewellery business providing piercing, welding and tattoo services.
Ben Hardy, COO of Astrid and Miyu, said: “At Astrid and Miyu, we are proud to have styles which are incredibly popular and synonymous with the brand name. We hope that reaching this agreement will act as a reminder to all other founder-led and independent brands, just how important it is to have an identity, and carefully protect it.”
Treasa Rice, CEO, Glow NI, added: “Glow NI are incredibly grateful to Astrid and Miyu for their generous donation in support of women and girls’ mental health.
“As two female-led organisations, we share a passion for empowering women, and this support will make a real difference in helping us provide personal development, self-esteem and confidence programmes for women and girls across Northern Ireland. Together, we are creating a future where every woman and girl feels seen, valued and empowered to thrive.”
Dylan Oaks has been contacted for comment.
