Markenbusiness reports that Bayerische Brauerbund (the Bavarian brewery association) has won an Italian trade mark dispute against the Netherlands-based Bavarian Brewery. The court found that the use of the designation could deceive consumers into thinking that the beer originated in Bavaria. An appeal is expected.
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