German court considers whether word mark can be infringed by 3D product shape

German court considers whether word mark can be infringed by 3D product shape

In Haribo v Lindt & Sprüngli(Case 6 U 230/12) the CologneCourt of Appeal held that Lindt’sgold-foil wrapped chocolate beardid not infringe Haribo’s wordmark GOLDBÄREN (‘gold bears’).

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