It's been just over three years since Marks & Spencer accused Aldi of copying the design of its Colin the Caterpillar cake! 🐛
Whilst the Colin and Cuthbert dispute was not ultimately determined by the court, not only did the case raise some interesting legal issues, it's extensive media and press coverage demonstrated the wider commercial and PR implications that often come into play.
M&S have since been in the news again regarding a new intellectual property dispute. However, this time it was the turn of Percy Pig. The dispute focused on a small ice cream parlour that had created an ice cream featuring the porcine sweets. Whilst M&S's legal team informed them they could continue to use the Percy sweets in their ice cream product, they were not able to proceed to call the product “Percy Pig Ice Cream” due to Trade mark registration.
Your intellectual property assets are vital to your business's success, representing the culmination of your creativity, innovation, and hard work. When disputes arise over ownership rights, the consequences can be significant, potentially jeopardising your business's reputation, profitability, and future growth.
Here at Fortune Law, we emphasise the importance of taking IP ownership disputes seriously. Whether it's trademarks, patents, copyrights, or trade secrets, protecting your IP assets is paramount to safeguarding your competitive edge in the marketplace.
Taking proactive steps to address IP ownership disputes is essential.
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