The Clinique La Prairie clinic and spa in Switzerland (see SB 06/1 p66) has filed a lawsuit alleging that the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company is improperly profiting from its “name, goodwill and reputation”.
The lawsuit was filed at the New York State Supreme Court, US, and accuses the hotel company – which operates the La Prairie at The Ritz-Carlton Spa in New York City – of damage to reputation and trademark violation. The La Prairie at the Ritz-Carlton uses skincare products by La Prairie Inc – a separate company – in its ‘cellular’ treatments.
The lawsuit has asked the court to issue an injunction forbidding the hotel group from “using the name ‘La Prairie’ for the spa at the Ritz-Carlton, 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 with... products at the Ritz-Carlton.”
Clinique La Prairie owner Armin Mattli said: “We believe the Ritz-Carlton is confusing consumers and leading customers to think they are getting Clinique La Prairie’s unique spa treatment and cellular therapy [called CLP Extract] at a New York hotel. This is not acceptable. No relationship exists between Clinique La Prairie and the Ritz-Carlton spa.”
CLP Extract – taken from the liver of a sheep’s foetus – has been shown to have a revitalising effect on normal cell ageing.
The Clinique La Prairie clinic and spa in Switzerland (see SB 06/1 p66) has filed a lawsuit alleging that the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company is improperly profiting from its “name, goodwill and reputation”.
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The Clinique La Prairie clinic and spa in Switzerland (see SB 06/1 p66) has filed a lawsuit alleging that the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company is improperly profiting from its “name, goodwill and reputation”.
The lawsuit was filed at the New York State Supreme Court, US, and accuses the hotel company – which operates the La Prairie at The Ritz-Carlton Spa in New York City – of damage to reputation and trademark violation. The La Prairie at the Ritz-Carlton uses skincare products by La Prairie Inc – a separate company – in its ‘cellular’ treatments.
The lawsuit has asked the court to issue an injunction forbidding the hotel group from “using the name ‘La Prairie’ for the spa at the Ritz-Carlton, 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 with... products at the Ritz-Carlton.”
Clinique La Prairie owner Armin Mattli said: “We believe the Ritz-Carlton is confusing consumers and leading customers to think they are getting Clinique La Prairie’s unique spa treatment and cellular therapy [called CLP Extract] at a New York hotel. This is not acceptable. No relationship exists between Clinique La Prairie and the Ritz-Carlton spa.”
CLP Extract – taken from the liver of a sheep’s foetus – has been shown to have a revitalising effect on normal cell ageing.
The Clinique La Prairie clinic and spa in Switzerland (see SB 06/1 p66) has filed a lawsuit alleging that the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company is improperly profiting from its “name, goodwill and reputation”.
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health club, do fitness professionals need a grounding in counselling
to offer a more holistic service? Kath Hudson asks the experts
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As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs.
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
against the breathtaking backdrop of the Fairmont Monte Carlo this Autumn.
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with
a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These
responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in
fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors
and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.