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Bizarre legal battles over trademarks involving McDonald's, Haribo, and Milka, among others.

Successful individuals inevitably gain enemies, and a solid brand requires safeguarding from rivals. Consequently, bizarre disagreements often result, frequently escalating to legal battles.

Hardly known today: Haribo and Lindt once argued about the Gold Bear.
Hardly known today: Haribo and Lindt once argued about the Gold Bear.

A thriving brand usually faces challenges from competitors in the form of legal disputes. In these battles, companies are either trying to tarnish or capitalize on the success of their rivals. Such battles are crucial for the survival of the brand.

Smaller companies even try to take on large corporations, leading to several legal battles. And a majority of these disputes end up in court.

Sometimes, the dispute is over colors, like in the ongoing legal tussle between Supermac's and McDonald's. Other times, the argument is over a specific hue, as seen in the conflict between Milka and Tony's Chocolonely. Even stripes have been the center of legal attention in Nike's lawsuit against Adidas. Moreover, it's not uncommon for bears to cause legal problems, as proved by the lawsuit between Haribo and Lindt.

Explore the most bizarre trademark disputes here.

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In the realm of trademark law, Adidas and Nike have engaged in a notable dispute over stripe designs, showcasing the complexities of protecting intellectual property. Additionally, Milka found itself involved in a trademark dispute with Tony's Chocolonely over a specific hue, further demonstrating the intricacies of trademark law.

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