Thatchers lose TM dispute over Lemon Cider
Thatchers brewery has lost a High Court trademark battle against Aldi over rival cider products.The Somerset-based brewer sued the supermarket chain over claims had “copycatted” its Cloudy Lemon Cider “in both taste and appearance”.Following a blind taste test, Judge Melissa Clarke ruled on Wednesday there was a “low degree of similarity”
情報源: Thatchers lose trademark fight with Aldi over rival cider drinks – BBC News
Thatchers Cloudy Lemon Cider, 0:06
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High Court judge Melissa Clarke took a blind taste test of Thatchers cloudy lemon cider and Aldi’s brand Taurus to settle a legal dispute after the Somerset drinks firm accused the supermarket of trademark infringement
Thatchers Cider Company Ltd v Aldi Stores Ltd [2024] EWHC 88 (IPEC) (24 January 2024)