Trademark campaign over Waterford Crystal production – RTE.ie

The union would be taking the test case to The Registry of Trade Marks in Alicante in Spain and then possibly to the European Courts of Justice.

KPS Capital Partners says its subsidiary WWRD (Waterford Wedgewood Royal Doulton) has demonstrated an ongoing commitment to bring manufacturing back to the city of Waterford.

WWRD was formed in March 2009, two months after the receiver to Waterford Wedgewood plc closed down the facility in Waterford with the loss of 600 jobs.

In June 2010 KPS opened the House of Waterford Crystal in the centre of Waterford city, creating over 120 jobs.

KPS says the House of Waterford Crystal was the result of a huge amount of hard work led by WWRD and Waterford City Council, and a working group which included a wide range of local stakeholders, including Unite.

A company spokesperson says WWRD is committed to manufacturing in Waterford city and they always welcome constructive dialogue with Unite.