Zip granted leave to appeal trademark ruling

Zip Co Limited (ASX: ZIP) announced on September 4, 2025, that the High Court of Australia has granted its application for special leave to appeal the Full Federal Court's decision of March 19, 2025. This decision relates to a trademark infringement claim brought by Firstmac Limited against Zip in Australia. The grant of special leave means Zip will have the opportunity to present its case before the High Court, challenging the previous ruling which favored Firstmac.

The company had previously disclosed its intention to seek leave to appeal on April 2, 2025, following the Full Federal Court's decision. Zip emphasized that despite the ongoing legal proceedings, there is no disruption to its products and services in Australia. Furthermore, the company clarified that these proceedings do not impact the use of any trademarks by its US or New Zealand operations.

The appeal will proceed at a future date to be determined by the High Court. Zip Co Limited, a digital financial services company, operates in Australia, New Zealand, and the United States, offering point-of-sale credit and digital payment services. The company connects millions of customers with its network of tens of thousands of merchants globally.