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‘Bottled it’: Aldi light-up gin bottle design infringes Marks & Spencer’s UK registered design

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On 31 January 2023, the IPEC held that Aldi had infringed M&S’s registered design for gin bottles. The court was not swayed by Aldi’s argument that a number of the features of the bottle, such as the light in the base of the...more

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IP in the Food & Beverage Industry

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Snack foods, packaging and bottling equipment, recipes and restaurants are all part of one of the world’s largest industries. The food sector plays an essential role in the economies of many countries, accounting for multi...more

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A Multi-Layered Approach to Packaging Protection

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The way in which a product looks or how it is packaged and sold can often be a driving force in the consumer’s purchasing decision. Yet, the intellectual property rights available for product designs and packaging are...more

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