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Aldi must prove Champagne taste in TM clash, rules CJEU

Retailer Aldi must prove that one of the essential characteristics of its product, ‘Champagner Sorbet’, is that its taste is primarily attributable to Champagne.

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Aldi must prove Champagne taste in TM clash, rules CJEU

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