KitKat Maker Nestlé Lose Legal Battle for 4-Finger Chocolate Bar
By A Mystery Man Writer
Last updated 15 Jul 2024
Nestlé had to prove that KitKat was recognizable enough to be trademarked in all EU member states. EU courts said that there was insufficient evidence to prove that in Belgium, Ireland, Greece, and Portugal.
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