While gearing up for the next edition of its international Fibo fitness fair in Essen, Germany, from April 19-22, Reed Exhibitions has obtained a preliminary injunction from the trademark office in Alicante preventing Ledo Sports and Events from using the Fibo or Fibo Spain brands for its planned new fitness show, due to take place in Madrid on May 18-19. A final ruling in the case is expected in mid-year. The organizer of the new show, Inés Ledo, states that she is determined to fight back, but indicates that she may resort to using another name for her event, which has received the support of many brands whose names may be revealed after the Essen show. The new Spanish fitness exhibition, which mainly targets club operators, is going to expand its surface from 8,000 to 10,000 square meters to accommodate a dedicated section for wellness. As Reed is also the organizer of the more generalist Sports Unlimited fair for sporting goods in Valencia, which has had a fitness section before, the latter will host a “Spanish Reception” at the German fair on April 19, sponsored by Matrix. Sports Unlimited will run from May 22 through May 24.

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