Supreme Court dismisses appeal allowing party name similarity to override distinctiveness requirements in Polish political party registration.

The Supreme Court dismissed the cassation appeal filed by the Polish People's Party 'Piast' regarding its registration as a political party. The Court of Appeal had rejected the registration because the new party's name and logo were deemed insufficiently distinct from the existing Polish People's Party, citing a potential split within the original party. The Supreme Court reversed this decision, ruling that the addition of the word 'Piast' and a small graphical element did not create sufficient visual or verbal distinction for the electorate, thereby violating good customs and leading to the dismissal of the appeal.