After nearly two decades in legal limbo, Sydney fashion designer Katie Perry has emerged victorious in a high-stakes trademark battle against global pop star Katy Perry.

What began with a cease-and-desist letter in ended this week in the High Court, marking a definitive win for the small business owner who refused to back down.

We sit down with the designer to discuss the emotional toll of a near 17-year "David and Goliath" fight and what this landmark ruling means for Australian entrepreneurs standing up to global giants.

And in headlines today, All Australian non essential officials have been told to leave Israel & the UAE; The families of the Bondi terror attack vctims are concerned the royal commission will become a farce; The bodies of two backpackers have been found in floodwater in Qld; The Matildas face North Korea in the Asian Cup quarter finals in Perth tonight; Aussie Winter Paralympians service dogs steal the spotlight

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Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy

Guest: Katie Perry, Australian fashion designer

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"My Kids Will Have That Trademark" Aussie Katie Perry On Legal Victory Against Singer Katy Perry