Battle of the logos: Tesco takes on Lidl in UK Court of Appeal

Three-day hearing begins between major supermarkets to decide trademark, copyright and passing off claims | Hearing follows Tesco’s appeal against finding of infringement of Lidl’s logo | Court expected to address clarity over bad faith and evergreening.

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