Donovan first sued Shell in 1993 over allegations that the oil company and forecourt retailer stole his ideas for a number of sales promotions. Three of the claims were settled out of court.
July 8th, 1999:
Don ends legal proceedings against Shell UK
Don ends legal proceedings against Shell UK
Don ends legal proceedings against Shell UK
By David Benady
8 July 1999
The six-year legal battle between oil giant Shell UK and sales promotion company Don Marketing has finally been settled.
John Donovan, owner of Don Marketing, yesterday dropped his High Court action against the company over allegations that Shell stole his ideas for the Shell Small Card, a multi brand loyalty card.
Donovan first sued Shell in 1993 over allegations that the oil company and forecourt retailer stole his ideas for a number of sales promotions. Three of the claims were settled out of court.