1 February 2021TrademarksRory O'Neill

Warner Bros sees off Ferrero TM after deadline mixup

Warner Bros Entertainment has won a UK dispute over the ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ trademark, as Italian confectioner Ferrero’s defence was not filed in time.

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Warner Bros sees off Ferrero TM after deadline mixup

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