So the gloves are off in the fight over caterpillar rights at the minute. M&S have had Colin the Caterpillar grace their shelves since the '90s and have increased the range over the years to include Connie the Caterpillar, Colin Faces and many more sumptuous products. However, hot on the heels of Colin now appears to be Cuthbert from Aldi.
Obviously, due to the extreme similarities, M&S were unhappy by the move and issued proceedings against Aldi, who'd already removed the product from the market. M&S concerns were how alike the products were and how Aldi was infringing on their trademark, which they themselves use a lot for charity.
However, in a swift turn of events, Aldi is now bringing back a special edition Cuthbert Cake and donating all the proceeds to the Teenage Cancer Trust. M&S are all about working closely with charities and have applauded Aldi for donating but would prefer it if they use Kevin and a Carrot Cake instead.
Cecil, Curly, Clyde and Wiggles are staying firmly out of the Caterpillar campaign while there also seems to be the release of some nudes in the process!
Whatever the outcome may be, a new docu-series is coming soon...
Obviously, due to the extreme similarities, M&S were unhappy by the move and issued proceedings against Aldi, who'd already removed the product from the market. M&S concerns were how alike the products were and how Aldi was infringing on their trademark, which they themselves use a lot for charity.
However, in a swift turn of events, Aldi is now bringing back a special edition Cuthbert Cake and donating all the proceeds to the Teenage Cancer Trust. M&S are all about working closely with charities and have applauded Aldi for donating but would prefer it if they use Kevin and a Carrot Cake instead.
Cecil, Curly, Clyde and Wiggles are staying firmly out of the Caterpillar campaign while there also seems to be the release of some nudes in the process!
Whatever the outcome may be, a new docu-series is coming soon...
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