Pernambuco Court Rejects Spribe's Claims Against NSX Over Aviator Dispute

A court in Brazil's State of Pernambuco has dismissed all claims brought by Spribe against NSX, the company behind the Betnacional brand, in connection with the high-profile Aviator-related disputes. The decision, disclosed in a September 2026 press release, found no evidence of trademark or copyright infringement, nor any unfair competition by NSX. The ruling aligns with previous outcomes in São Paulo involving Aviator Studio, reinforcing NSX's ongoing ability to operate amid the broader legal contest over the Aviator brand.

Pernambuco Court Dismisses Key Spribe Allegations

According to the court judgment as detailed in Spribe's release, every major allegation presented by Spribe—namely trademark infringement, copyright infringement, and unfair competition—was rejected. NSX faced no liability from legal accusations asserted by Spribe in the Pernambuco proceedings. The judgment represents a comprehensive rebuff of Spribe's substantive claims targeting NSX's use of the Aviator brand in Brazil, one of the country's most active gaming jurisdictions.

"The court found no trademark infringement, no copyright infringement, and no unfair competition practices by NSX, and dismissed Spribe’s claims." — Spribe's press statement

Background: Aviator Dispute Extends Across Brazilian Courts

This Pernambuco outcome follows a series of similar judgments originating from São Paulo. In those cases, both at the first-instance and appellate levels, courts denied Spribe's requests for urgent preliminary measures against Aviator Studio. These São Paulo rulings allowed Aviator Studio to continue operating in Brazil's regulated gaming market while the central trademark dispute advances through the courts. Together, the Pernambuco and São Paulo decisions establish a pattern of judicial reluctance to grant Spribe immediate relief over its intellectual property assertions regarding Aviator.

In its latest communication, Spribe acknowledged that the Pernambuco court substantively addressed their core allegations—including intellectual property and competition law—without finding in their favour. The company noted that this round of litigation is part of a wider set of legal contests surrounding the rights to the Aviator brand and associated IP in Brazil and internationally.

Implications for iGaming Operators and Suppliers

For operators and suppliers in Brazil's evolving iGaming sector, the Pernambuco court's dismissal of Spribe's claims against NSX signals continued legal latitude for brands leveraging the Aviator game title. With courts in both Pernambuco and São Paulo declining to find infringement or unfair competition, companies associated with Betnacional and Aviator Studio remain legally permitted to operate under the Aviator branding, even as broader intellectual property disputes continue.

These rulings may affect brand strategy, licensing negotiations, and risk assessments for current and prospective operators within the jurisdiction. While Spribe continues to contest rights to the Aviator intellectual property in Brazil and potentially other markets, no Brazilian court to date has accepted their foundational arguments for urgent or permanent injunctive relief against NSX or related companies.

Ongoing Legal Landscape for the Aviator Trademark Dispute

The broader dispute over the Aviator brand and IP remains unresolved. The recent Pernambuco and previous São Paulo judgments pertain specifically to urgent measures and substantive allegations arising from Spribe's claims in Brazil. As the matter proceeds through the courts, industry participants will watch closely to see if further rulings alter the operational status quo. For now, the pattern indicates judicial resistance to blocking the activities of NSX and Aviator Studio in the country.

The underlying legal proceedings highlight the complexities of enforcing intellectual property rights in Brazil’s gaming sector—a market in which issues of trademark clarity and unfair competition are frequently litigated. Stakeholders will remain attentive to legal outcomes in Brazil and in other international jurisdictions where the Aviator brand dispute is active.

What Comes Next for Brazilian iGaming Stakeholders

Companies operating in the country should monitor the progress of the central Aviator trademark lawsuit for potential regulatory or commercial impacts. As this round of litigation demonstrates, final outcomes remain indeterminate despite Spribe's repeated efforts to secure urgent legal remedies. While intellectual property enforcement is a concern for suppliers and rights holders, recent court rulings suggest high evidentiary standards for injunctive or punitive measures in Brazil’s courts.

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