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Liverpool Echo
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Kate Lally

Aldi could have to remove popular item losing M&S legal battle

Aldi has lost a court battle against Marks & Spencer after being accused of copying one of its popular products.

The High Court ruled that Aldi infringed the design of its rival's light-up Christmas gin bottles, in a major blow to the German discounter, which had denied the accusations. The ruling could mean Aldi having to pay damages to M&S or pass on profits from sales of the product.

Aldi has said it will appeal against the judgment.

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