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Aldi refused permission to appeal against landmark ruling at the Supreme Court

Industry news News 03/07/2025

The Supreme Court has refused Aldi permission to appeal against the landmark Court of Appeal ruling in the Thatchers v Aldi ‘Cloudy Lemon’ dispute. This decision definitively ends the legal saga, affirming that Aldi's 'Taurus Cloudy Cider Lemon' packaging took unfair advantage of Thatchers' trade mark. The ruling has major implications for retailers using ‘copycat’ packaging to freeride on established brands. It powerfully highlights why brand owners should register their packaging designs as trade marks, as Thatchers' proactive registration proved pivotal to their success.

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European, Industry news, News, UPC 15/04/2024

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