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ARTICLE · 05 OCTOBER 2022

A Chocolate Bunny Meltdown And Other IP Bites

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It has been an eventful few days in the world of IP law, with three high-profile cases making headlines. In trademarks, the Federal Supreme Court of Switzerland...

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It has been an eventful few days in the world of IP law, with three high-profile cases making headlines. In trademarks, the Federal Supreme Court of Switzerland ruled against Lidl in a battle of chocolate bunnies, while Ed Sheeran was ordered to appear before a jury trial in another copyright infringement case. Finally, Google avoided a patent infringement lawsuit in a story that highlights the critical importance of avoiding early public disclosure.

Hopping mad: Lindt vs. Lidl

Switzerland's highest court tied a bow around a trademark case over chocolate Easter bunnies between Swiss premium chocolate maker Lindt & Sprüngli and German discount retailer Lidl with a September 29 decision in f(l)avor of Lindt.

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