27 January 2025NewsTrademarksMuireann Bolger

Thatchers’ counsel on Aldi win: ‘It's not the end for lookalikes—but it might be for some’

Fresh from his courtroom triumph, Tom Chartres-Moore shares why the ‘deeply rewarding’ win paves the way for stronger brand defences against imitation products.

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