16 April 2019Trademarks

UKIPO invalidates Cadbury’s purple TMs after Nestlé opposition

The UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has delivered a mixed verdict after Nestlé opposed three of Cadbury’s trademarks for its signature colour purple.

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UKIPO invalidates Cadbury’s purple TMs after Nestlé opposition

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