Virgin wins $160m trademark appeal against Alaska Airlines

UK Court of Appeal rules in favour of Virgin, ordering Alaska Airlines to pay unpaid royalties | Verdict enforces an annual minimum royalty payment under their licensing agreement, despite Alaska Airlines not using the Virgin brand.

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