A Malta court has ordered three companies connected to Aviator Studio to stop using the “Aviator” name and similar branding in the EU following a trademark complaint from Spribe.
The First Hall of the Civil Court of Malta issued the ex parte provisional injunction on September 1, 2026, finding on a preliminary basis that Aviator Studio’s branding could create confusion with two EU trademarks owned by Spribe. The order applies to Aviator Studio Limited, Aviator Studio Holding Limited, and Aviator Studio USA Limited.
The companies have been ordered to stop using signs identical or similar to Spribe’s trademarks for similar products and services. The ruling also covers the aviator.studio website and any other website using similar branding for those products and services.
The court pointed to similarities between the games, including the use of the “Aviator” name, aircraft imagery, and elements of the audiovisual presentation. It also cited evidence that the two games appeared next to each other in searches on Betsson and EuroCasino. In another case, a LuckyStreak listing reportedly credited Spribe’s game to Aviator Studio.
Spribe founder David Natroshvili welcomed the decision:
“This is further momentum for Spribe after several positive outcomes. We hope the positive outcomes will continue in October in the UK, where there will be a hearing of our application for a multi-territorial preliminary injunction request. We are continuing to take all reasonable steps to protect our creation, the Aviator game, that is enjoyed by customers in Europe and across the world.”
The court said the alleged infringement was already taking place in the EU, including through EuroCasino in Malta and Betsson in Sweden and Finland; additionally, it noted that Aviator Studio Limited had recently received a B2B Critical Supply Licence from the Malta Gaming Authority, allowing it to expand its game distribution in Malta and the wider EU.
