Oreo maker sues Aldi over 'copycat' packaging

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The company behind Oreo has filed a lawsuit within the US in opposition to the finances grocery store Aldi, accusing it of "blatantly" copying the packaging of its well-known snacks.

Court docket paperwork confirmed that Mondelēz Worldwide mentioned Aldi makes use of comparable packaging prone to "deceive" shoppers and "trip the coattails" of the corporate's "attraction, fame and status".

The snack big is also behind Wheat Thins, Nutter Butter, Chips Ahoy!, and Ritz - all merchandise the corporate accuses Aldi of copying with its "low cost" variations.

Aldi US did not reply to the BBC's request for remark, however its British counterpart burdened that it's not concerned within the lawsuit.

A spokesperson for Aldi UK informed the BBC, that they're "beneath the identical possession however function as fully separate companies".

Mondelēz, which submitted the lawsuit in Could, mentioned it had reached out to Aldi a number of instances concerning the "confusingly comparable packaging".

Though Aldi did discontinue or alter the packaging of some merchandise, the grocery store has continued making "unacceptable copies", the lawsuit said.

The corporate claimed that if Aldi is allowed to continued with its product traces, it's going to "irreparably hurt" the Mondelēz model.

The lawsuit included side-by-side photos evaluating the appearances of Mondelēz' product with Aldi's.

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Within the lawsuit, Aldi is accused of trademark infringement, unfair competitors and unjust enrichment. Mondelēz mentioned it's looking for damages.

Mondelēz described Aldi's enterprise mannequin as hinging on "low-priced personal label merchandise that resemble the appear and feel of well-known manufacturers".

Aldi, which has its headquarters in Germany, is called a reduction grocery store providing reasonably priced alternate options to well-known manufacturers.

There are over 2,500 Aldi retailers within the US.

This isn't the primary time Aldi has been embroiled in a trademark battle. Earlier this yr, it misplaced a battle with Cider producers Thatchers, which accused the grocery store of copying its drink in "style and look".