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1. Shard Calculation

Query:

Response:

Calculated Shard: 16 (from laksa182)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa016.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical, ml_categories_json AS ml_categories_json, ml_types_json AS ml_types_json, ml_intent_types_json AS ml_intent_types_json, meta_language AS meta_language, attrs_author AS attrs_author, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(attrs_publish_time), 0) AS attrs_publish_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(attrs_original_publish_time), 0) AS attrs_original_publish_time, ifNull(attrs_is_republished, 0) AS attrs_is_republished, ifNull(attrs_nr_words, 0) AS attrs_nr_words, ifNull(attrs_boilerpipe_nr_words, 0) AS attrs_boilerpipe_nr_words, ifNull(body_ext_links_number, 0) AS body_ext_links_number, ifNull(body_int_links_number, 0) AS body_int_links_number, ifNull(meta_nofollow, 0) AS meta_nofollow, ifNull(meta_noarchive, 0) AS meta_noarchive, ifNull(props_was_rendered, 0) AS props_was_rendered, ifNull(src_redirect, \'\') AS src_redirect, ifNull(download_time_msec, 0) AS download_time_msec, ifNull(download_ttfb_msec, 0) AS download_ttfb_msec, ifNull(download_size, 0) AS download_size FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly09j2542no\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly09j2542no\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/cly09j2542no","crawl_time":1774007591,"first_indexed_time":1773318014,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,bbc!www,\/news\/articles\/cly09j2542no s443","src_root_hash":"1643509356818581016","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Jo Malone sued by Estée Lauder for using her name in Zara collaboration","meta_descriptions":["The perfumier sold the rights to her name in 1999 but has previously said she regretted the move."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"8 days ago\nFaarea Masud\nBusiness reporter\nGetty Images\nJo Malone sold her eponymous perfume brand, including the rights to her name, in 1999\nBritish perfumier Jo Malone is being sued by Estée Lauder Companies for using her name in a collaboration with High Street retailer Zara.\nThe US cosmetics giant bought Malone's eponymous perfume brand, Jo Malone London, including the rights to her name, in 1999.\nThough the Zara collaboration was with Malone's new brand Jo Loves, Estée Lauder Companies took issue with the use of Malone's name on the packaging, which read: \"A creation by Jo Malone CBE, founder of Jo Loves\".\nThe group is suing Jo Malone herself, Jo Loves and Zara's UK arm for trademark infringement and breach of contract. The BBC has approached Jo Malone for a response. Zara UK declined to comment.\nGetty Images\nThe Zara and Jo Loves collaboration started in 2019.\nMalone has previously said she regretted selling the rights to use her own name for commercial purposes.\nUnder the terms of the 1999 deal, Malone had agreed not to use the \"Jo Malone\" name for\ncommercial uses, including marketing fragrances.\nAs first\nreported by the FT\n, Estée Lauder Companies is also taking legal action regarding passing off, which is when customers are misled into thinking a product is from another company.\nJo Malone's fragrance business was founded in the early 1990s, and became popular for unique fragrances using British nature and blossoms as inspiration for its ingredients. The brand expanded to include scented candles and bath products.\nA spokesperson for Estée Lauder Companies said when Malone sold the brand, \"she agreed to clear contractual terms that included refraining from using the Jo Malone name in certain commercial contexts, including the marketing of fragrances.\n\"She was compensated as part of this agreement, and for many years, she abided by its terms.\n\"We respect Ms Malone's right to pursue new opportunities. But legally binding contractual obligations cannot be disregarded, and when those terms are breached, we will protect the brand that we have invested in and built over decades.\"\nOne expert told the BBC the case had similarities with previous legal battles involving fashion designers Karen Millen and Elizabeth Emanuel who, along with her then-husband, designed Princess Diana's wedding dress. After selling their businesses both women lost the rights to use their own names in a commercial context. Many years later Emanuel regained the rights to her name.\n\"The UK courts have shown a willingness to uphold the terms that sellers agree to, even if they restrict the ability of an individual to use their name commercially,\" said Ben Evans, head of trademarks at law firm Harper James.\n\"The devil will, however, be in the detail of the original agreement: what rights were sold, what restrictions were agreed, and how broadly those restrictions were intended to apply.\"","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to content](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/cly09j2542no#main-content)\n\n[Register](https:\/\/session.bbc.com\/session?action=register&userOrigin=BBCS_BBC&ptrt=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bbc.com%2Fnews%2Farticles%2Fcly09j2542no)\n\n[Sign In](https:\/\/session.bbc.com\/session?userOrigin=BBCS_BBC&ptrt=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bbc.com%2Fnews%2Farticles%2Fcly09j2542no)\n\n- [Home](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/)\n- [News](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news)\n- [Sport](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/sport)\n- [Business](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/business)\n- [Technology](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/technology)\n- [Health](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/health)\n- [Culture](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/culture)\n- [Arts](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/arts)\n- [Travel](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/travel)\n- [Earth](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/future-planet)\n- [Audio](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/audio)\n- [Video](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/video)\n- [Live](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/live)\n\n- [Home](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/home)\n- [News](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news)\n  - [US & Canada](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/us-canada)\n  - [UK](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/uk)\n    - [UK Politics](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/politics)\n    - [England](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/england)\n    - [N. 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The BBC has approached Jo Malone for a response. Zara UK declined to comment.\n\n![Getty Images A Jo Malone shop with people walking past it.](https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/9464\/live\/fa0fca30-1e03-11f1-b2b0-1752c6d93b6f.jpg.webp)Getty Images\n\nThe Zara and Jo Loves collaboration started in 2019.\n\nMalone has previously said she regretted selling the rights to use her own name for commercial purposes.\n\nUnder the terms of the 1999 deal, Malone had agreed not to use the \"Jo Malone\" name forcommercial uses, including marketing fragrances.\n\nAs first [reported by the FT](https:\/\/www.ft.com\/barrier\/corporate\/20572874-e46f-4e46-934f-134251b88b79), Estée Lauder Companies is also taking legal action regarding passing off, which is when customers are misled into thinking a product is from another company.\n\nJo Malone's fragrance business was founded in the early 1990s, and became popular for unique fragrances using British nature and blossoms as inspiration for its ingredients. The brand expanded to include scented candles and bath products.\n\nA spokesperson for Estée Lauder Companies said when Malone sold the brand, \"she agreed to clear contractual terms that included refraining from using the Jo Malone name in certain commercial contexts, including the marketing of fragrances.\n\n\"She was compensated as part of this agreement, and for many years, she abided by its terms.\n\n\"We respect Ms Malone's right to pursue new opportunities. But legally binding contractual obligations cannot be disregarded, and when those terms are breached, we will protect the brand that we have invested in and built over decades.\"\n\nOne expert told the BBC the case had similarities with previous legal battles involving fashion designers Karen Millen and Elizabeth Emanuel who, along with her then-husband, designed Princess Diana's wedding dress. After selling their businesses both women lost the rights to use their own names in a commercial context. Many years later Emanuel regained the rights to her name.\n\n\"The UK courts have shown a willingness to uphold the terms that sellers agree to, even if they restrict the ability of an individual to use their name commercially,\" said Ben Evans, head of trademarks at law firm Harper James.\n\n\"The devil will, however, be in the detail of the original agreement: what rights were sold, what restrictions were agreed, and how broadly those restrictions were intended to apply.\"\n\n[Clothing industry](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/topics\/c1m138zn2wvt)\n\n[Retailing](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/topics\/ce1qrvlegjyt)\n\n[Perfume](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/topics\/cmnqn32jjnyt)\n\n[Zara](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/topics\/cq265lp6854t)\n\n[Fashion](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/topics\/cx1m7zg05q3t)\n\n***\nRelated\n\n['Buying second hand clothes is a good trend'](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/cm21k8xxev1o)\n\n['I turn rags into riches for children's hospice'](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/cjdjvpp8243o)\n\n[Five ways weight-loss jabs are changing spending habits](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/cj6wy85l3x5o)\n\n***\nMore from the BBC\n\n[3 days ago ![The entrance to the Ridings Shopping Centre, with people walking in and out beneath a curved facade displaying the green “Ridings Shopping Centre” sign.](https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/2122\/live\/ec82fb40-1d67-11f1-8078-f393eb24ebf7.jpg.webp) Plan to demolish city shopping centre confirmed Wakefield councillors vote to buy and knock down the Ridings Shopping Centre. 3 days ago](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/cpd8ww097vyo)\n\n[3 days ago ![A man standing in front of a kiosk in his shop. 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8 days ago Faarea Masud Business reporter Getty Images Jo Malone sold her eponymous perfume brand, including the rights to her name, in 1999 British perfumier Jo Malone is being sued by Estée Lauder Companies for using her name in a collaboration with High Street retailer Zara. The US cosmetics giant bought Malone's eponymous perfume brand, Jo Malone London, including the rights to her name, in 1999. Though the Zara collaboration was with Malone's new brand Jo Loves, Estée Lauder Companies took issue with the use of Malone's name on the packaging, which read: "A creation by Jo Malone CBE, founder of Jo Loves". The group is suing Jo Malone herself, Jo Loves and Zara's UK arm for trademark infringement and breach of contract. The BBC has approached Jo Malone for a response. Zara UK declined to comment. Getty Images The Zara and Jo Loves collaboration started in 2019. Malone has previously said she regretted selling the rights to use her own name for commercial purposes. Under the terms of the 1999 deal, Malone had agreed not to use the "Jo Malone" name for commercial uses, including marketing fragrances. As first reported by the FT , Estée Lauder Companies is also taking legal action regarding passing off, which is when customers are misled into thinking a product is from another company. Jo Malone's fragrance business was founded in the early 1990s, and became popular for unique fragrances using British nature and blossoms as inspiration for its ingredients. The brand expanded to include scented candles and bath products. A spokesperson for Estée Lauder Companies said when Malone sold the brand, "she agreed to clear contractual terms that included refraining from using the Jo Malone name in certain commercial contexts, including the marketing of fragrances. "She was compensated as part of this agreement, and for many years, she abided by its terms. "We respect Ms Malone's right to pursue new opportunities. But legally binding contractual obligations cannot be disregarded, and when those terms are breached, we will protect the brand that we have invested in and built over decades." One expert told the BBC the case had similarities with previous legal battles involving fashion designers Karen Millen and Elizabeth Emanuel who, along with her then-husband, designed Princess Diana's wedding dress. After selling their businesses both women lost the rights to use their own names in a commercial context. Many years later Emanuel regained the rights to her name. "The UK courts have shown a willingness to uphold the terms that sellers agree to, even if they restrict the ability of an individual to use their name commercially," said Ben Evans, head of trademarks at law firm Harper James. "The devil will, however, be in the detail of the original agreement: what rights were sold, what restrictions were agreed, and how broadly those restrictions were intended to apply."

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The US cosmetics giant bought Malone's eponymous perfume brand, Jo Malone London, including the rights to her name, in 1999. Though the Zara collaboration was with Malone's new brand Jo Loves, Estée Lauder Companies took issue with the use of Malone's name on the packaging, which read: "A creation by Jo Malone CBE, founder of Jo Loves". The group is suing Jo Malone herself, Jo Loves and Zara's UK arm for trademark infringement and breach of contract. The BBC has approached Jo Malone for a response. Zara UK declined to comment. ![Getty Images A Jo Malone shop with people walking past it.](https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/480/cpsprodpb/9464/live/fa0fca30-1e03-11f1-b2b0-1752c6d93b6f.jpg.webp)Getty Images The Zara and Jo Loves collaboration started in 2019. Malone has previously said she regretted selling the rights to use her own name for commercial purposes. Under the terms of the 1999 deal, Malone had agreed not to use the "Jo Malone" name forcommercial uses, including marketing fragrances. As first [reported by the FT](https://www.ft.com/barrier/corporate/20572874-e46f-4e46-934f-134251b88b79), Estée Lauder Companies is also taking legal action regarding passing off, which is when customers are misled into thinking a product is from another company. Jo Malone's fragrance business was founded in the early 1990s, and became popular for unique fragrances using British nature and blossoms as inspiration for its ingredients. The brand expanded to include scented candles and bath products. A spokesperson for Estée Lauder Companies said when Malone sold the brand, "she agreed to clear contractual terms that included refraining from using the Jo Malone name in certain commercial contexts, including the marketing of fragrances. "She was compensated as part of this agreement, and for many years, she abided by its terms. "We respect Ms Malone's right to pursue new opportunities. But legally binding contractual obligations cannot be disregarded, and when those terms are breached, we will protect the brand that we have invested in and built over decades." One expert told the BBC the case had similarities with previous legal battles involving fashion designers Karen Millen and Elizabeth Emanuel who, along with her then-husband, designed Princess Diana's wedding dress. After selling their businesses both women lost the rights to use their own names in a commercial context. Many years later Emanuel regained the rights to her name. "The UK courts have shown a willingness to uphold the terms that sellers agree to, even if they restrict the ability of an individual to use their name commercially," said Ben Evans, head of trademarks at law firm Harper James. 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8 days ago Faarea MasudBusiness reporter ![Getty Images Jo Malone in 2019 wearing an orange dress, with cropped blonde hair and a watch.](https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/480/cpsprodpb/7dbf/live/c79f6730-1e22-11f1-8c74-957f793ca681.jpg.webp)Getty Images Jo Malone sold her eponymous perfume brand, including the rights to her name, in 1999 British perfumier Jo Malone is being sued by Estée Lauder Companies for using her name in a collaboration with High Street retailer Zara. The US cosmetics giant bought Malone's eponymous perfume brand, Jo Malone London, including the rights to her name, in 1999. Though the Zara collaboration was with Malone's new brand Jo Loves, Estée Lauder Companies took issue with the use of Malone's name on the packaging, which read: "A creation by Jo Malone CBE, founder of Jo Loves". The group is suing Jo Malone herself, Jo Loves and Zara's UK arm for trademark infringement and breach of contract. The BBC has approached Jo Malone for a response. Zara UK declined to comment. ![Getty Images A Jo Malone shop with people walking past it.](https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/480/cpsprodpb/9464/live/fa0fca30-1e03-11f1-b2b0-1752c6d93b6f.jpg.webp)Getty Images The Zara and Jo Loves collaboration started in 2019. Malone has previously said she regretted selling the rights to use her own name for commercial purposes. Under the terms of the 1999 deal, Malone had agreed not to use the "Jo Malone" name forcommercial uses, including marketing fragrances. As first [reported by the FT](https://www.ft.com/barrier/corporate/20572874-e46f-4e46-934f-134251b88b79), Estée Lauder Companies is also taking legal action regarding passing off, which is when customers are misled into thinking a product is from another company. Jo Malone's fragrance business was founded in the early 1990s, and became popular for unique fragrances using British nature and blossoms as inspiration for its ingredients. The brand expanded to include scented candles and bath products. A spokesperson for Estée Lauder Companies said when Malone sold the brand, "she agreed to clear contractual terms that included refraining from using the Jo Malone name in certain commercial contexts, including the marketing of fragrances. "She was compensated as part of this agreement, and for many years, she abided by its terms. "We respect Ms Malone's right to pursue new opportunities. But legally binding contractual obligations cannot be disregarded, and when those terms are breached, we will protect the brand that we have invested in and built over decades." One expert told the BBC the case had similarities with previous legal battles involving fashion designers Karen Millen and Elizabeth Emanuel who, along with her then-husband, designed Princess Diana's wedding dress. After selling their businesses both women lost the rights to use their own names in a commercial context. Many years later Emanuel regained the rights to her name. "The UK courts have shown a willingness to uphold the terms that sellers agree to, even if they restrict the ability of an individual to use their name commercially," said Ben Evans, head of trademarks at law firm Harper James. "The devil will, however, be in the detail of the original agreement: what rights were sold, what restrictions were agreed, and how broadly those restrictions were intended to apply."

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