The High Court in London has ruled against the restriction...

The High Court in London has ruled against the restriction imposed on protestors outside Canada Goose's flagship store in the city. Since its opening in 2017, at 244 Regent Street, the store has been subject to protests by animal-rights activists over the brand's use of fur and down, especially in its coats. Protests have on occasion taken place inside the store. On Nov. 29, 2017, Canada Goose issued a claim against “persons unknown” for harassment, trespass and/or nuisance and was granted an interim injunction the same day. There was no further action in the case until early 2019, when Canada Goose sought a summary judgment to make the injunction permanent. The High Court has now refused this and discharged the interim injunction, unconvinced that the protesters had committed any civil crimes, that “persons unknown” constitutes a homogeneous class, or that the appellation “protester” imputes wrongdoing. Canada Goose has the right of appeal.