Mischa Barton in Trademark Battle

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - U.S. actress Mischa Barton is reportedly embroiled in a trademark battle over the use of her name by an Australian handbag maker.

According to a report in the Daily Telegraph, Barton is attempting to trademark her name, signature and logo in Australia but Mischa Accessories in the state of Queensland is disputing her right.

Lawyers say that the Gold Coast-based handbag company opposing Barton is a reversal of the legal fight between US singer Katy Perry and Sydney fashion designer Katie Perry earlier this year.

The Sydneysider won the case but lawyers said the Gold Coast handbag firm might not be able to stop Barton's claims.

Neither Mischa Accessories manager Mervill Allen nor Barton's Melbourne-based trademark lawyers would comment on the case.

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