Why is Clinique La Prairie suing Ritz Carlton?
Ritz-Carlton operates a spa at its hotel in New York City using the name La Prairie. The complaint alleges that by using the La Prairie name and through its advertising, the Ritz-Carlton is “endeavoring to create the illusion of identity, association, affiliation or connection” with Clinique La Prairie and its unique cellular therapy. The spa at the Ritz-Carlton has no affiliation with Clinique La Prairie. The complaint also alleges that, despite the Ritz-Carlton’s advertising, the cosmetics used at the Ritz-Carlton spa do not contain any of the state-of- the-art anti-aging Cellular Extract developed and used at Clinique La Prairie. Q: What is the aim of the lawsuit? A: The lawsuit asks the Court to issue an injunction forbidding Ritz-Carlton from using the name ‘La Prairie’ for the spa at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, from referring to Clinique La Prairie in any way in connection with the spa, and from any use of the word ‘cellular’ in connection with any treatments done at the Ritz-Carlton
