Spribe Granted EU-Wide Interim Injunction in Aviator IP Dispute

Spribe OÜ has secured a Europe-wide interim injunction against companies of Aviator Studios in an ongoing dispute over intellectual property rights associated with the Aviator game. The ex parte order, issued by Malta’s First Hall of the Civil Court, delivers temporary trademark protection across the European Union, targeting logos, the well-known plane icon, and audiovisual content related to Aviator. The injunction obliges Aviator Studios to immediately cease and desist from using identical or similar marks throughout the EU, according to statements released by Spribe.

EU-Wide Injunction Targets Aviator Studios for Alleged IP Infringement

The interim injunction represents a significant legal development for Spribe in its ongoing campaign to protect Aviator game trademarks within the EU. The order is the result of proceedings brought by Spribe under Malta’s Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Act. The company requested urgent precautionary and provisional measures to address what it characterises as continued infringement by Aviator Studios. The court’s ex parte decision — issued without waiting for a response from the defendant — covers the use of the Aviator name, logo, plane icon, and audiovisual elements. It specifically names www.aviator.studio and any other website displaying the disputed marks.

"We are grateful that the Honorable Court of Malta has provided SPRIBE with the provisional injunction across the EU from the persistent infringement of our intellectual property rights," said David Natroshvili, Founder of Spribe.

Scope of Trademark Protection and Affected Jurisdictions

Spribe stated that its rights centre on two European Union trademarks (EUTMs), bearing registration numbers 018817594 and 018825078, both filed in 2022 and 2023. According to Spribe, these registrations protect key branding assets for the Aviator game, including its logo and plane icon. The provisional injunction compels Aviator Studios and affiliated companies to stop using any signs identical or similar to these EUTMs—not restricted to their main website but also extending to any online location that may feature infringing content. The order has direct cross-border effect due to the EU-wide nature of the EUTM system, obliging compliance in all member states.

Spribe alleges that Aviator Studios has promoted and commercialised an imitation of Aviator in a manner likely to mislead and confuse operators, commercial partners, and players. The injunction is intended as a stopgap measure ahead of further court determinations on the substantive IP claims.

Ongoing Multijurisdictional Enforcement Actions

The Maltese court’s interim order follows a series of moves by Spribe to defend its IP rights internationally. The company highlighted several recent successes, including the cancellation of trademarks held by alleged infringers in Curaçao, and official registration of its Aviator logo in Kenya. Spribe also reported having filed additional trademark opposition, cancellation proceedings, and court actions in multiple markets, notably the United Kingdom. In the UK, Spribe claims it has already received interim injunctive relief from the High Court of England and Wales. The next hearing, a Case Management Conference, is scheduled for October.

Spribe’s pursuit of wider protection includes both administrative and judicial channels as it seeks to establish clear rights to the Aviator brand for operators and B2B partners. The company’s legal team continues to press for enforcement both within and outside the EU as part of its global strategy.

Impact for Operators and Partners

The interim injunction is relevant for operators and B2B suppliers working with Aviator content in EU-regulated markets. Any use of the infringing or similar logos, iconography, or game elements may now attract enforcement action under the scope of the court order. This applies to both white-label offerings and direct deployments.

According to Spribe, precautions are warranted across all online platforms dealing with crash games or similar features. Operators are advised to seek legal review of their casino content and game branding to ensure ongoing compliance in the wake of the injunction.

Next Steps and Market Outlook

Spribe has signalled its intent to sustain legal pressure, with a UK court hearing set for October to address its multi-territorial preliminary injunction request. The company’s strategy has encompassed administrative proceedings, court actions, and regulatory filings across multiple jurisdictions and will likely remain a key area of focus for both IP holders and prospective licensees.

David Natroshvili concluded that Spribe is “continuing to take all reasonable steps to protect our creation, the Aviator game, that is enjoyed by customers in Europe and across the world.”

For industry participants operating in overlapping markets or running parallel gaming content, this outcome underlines the evolving legal standards surrounding game IP, trademarks, and audiovisual assets in regulated jurisdictions.