Possible Intellectual Property case for Fawlty Towers actor John Cleese

Actor John Cleese says he may sue an Australian theatre company for its “shameless rip-off” of Fawlty Towers.

The actor said that the Faulty Towers Dining Experience did not seek permission to use the show’s title, themes or characters and had not received royalties from the show, which reportedly makes almost $2m (£1m) a year.

He stated, “Seems they thought that by not asking, and by changing the ‘w’ to a ‘u’, they’d be in the clear! Hilarious.”

If you have a brand, something you have invented, or an original piece of work that you have written and someone infringes your rights our intellectual property solicitors Oldham can help you secure an injunction, damages or account of profits with the delivery up and destruction of the offending item.

If you have been accused of infringing someone’s intellectual property rights then we can also help by raising various defences and minimizing your liability.

Please speak to Shalish Mehta, solicitor in our civil and commercial litigation department. Call us on 0161 785 3534 or email Shalish.Mehta@wrigleyclaydon.com.

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Shalish Mehta

Shalish is an experienced dispute resolution solicitor who joined the firm in 2002 ago upon qualifying as a solicitor and provides a proactive approach whilst retaining the personal touch to help you achieve the best possible outcome for your case. He acts on behalf of both private individuals and commercial clients. He can assist and advise at any stage of a dispute including mediation through to court action and injunctions. Shalish is a keen sportsman, regularly playing cricket and five-a-side football and also watching live sport. He enjoys city breaks and takes great pleasure in sampling different cuisines from around the world. Shalish is fluent in Gujarati and will happily represent those for whom Guajarati is the first language, in English. He is also happy to offer his services as a translator to our clients as necessary. What clients say about Shalish: “We feel the service was perfect and found our solicitor, Shalish Mehta, very professional and helpful in all aspects”

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