Dale Carter, Trade Mark Partner at Reddie & Grose, uses his trade mark expertise to assess whether accusations that Marks and Spencer has “ripped off” the Craft Beer Co hold weight.
In April 2023, retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) removed a T-shirt it had on sale after the London Pub chain, The Craft Beer Co, accused it of “ripping off” its trademark name.
The T-shirt in question had the words “Craft Beer Co” printed in a graphic on both the front and back of the item of clothing, causing the London pub chain to take action against the well known retailer.
As reported by the BBC, M&S explained that it takes “intellectual property very seriously”, emphasising that the design of the T-shirt was made “in good faith”.
Read more at https://www.newfoodmagazine.com/article/191582/can-the-craft-beer-co-win-a-legal-trade-mark-battle-against-ms/
