Aldi could be forced to remove popular item from shelves after losing legal battle to Marks and Spencer
Supermarket giant Aldi has lost a court battle against Marks and Spencer , and as a result, could be forced to remove one of its most popular Special Buys from shelves. Aldi is well known for its dupes, and has become a staple with shoppers looking for cheaper versions of more expensive, branded items.
The High Court ruled that Aldi infringed the design of its rival’s product, in a major blow to the German discounter, which had denied the accusations. The ruling could mean Aldi having to pay damages to M&S or pass on profits from sales of the product. Aldi has said it will appeal against the judgment.
M&S sued Aldi for allegedly infringing the design of its “light-up gin bottles” which were sold during Christmas 2020, claiming that Aldi’s 2021 gold flake blackberry and clementine gin liqueurs were “strikingly similar” to its own products. An M&S spokesman said: “We are pleased with the judgment, which demonstrates the importance of protecting our innovation. For over 138 years, customers have turned to M&S for unique, original, quality products – conceived, created and developed by us working with our trusted suppliers and produced to the highest standards.
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