10 May Caterpillar wars: the importance of seeking professional IP advice
In mid-April, Marks & Spencer (M&S) started legal proceedings against Aldi, arguing that Aldi’s Cuthbert the Caterpillar cake infringed its rights in its popular Colin the Caterpillar cake. The subsequent social media storm meant the case was catapulted into the limelight, with #CaterpillarWars and #FreeCuthbert...