Nestlé left with four-fingered problem in quest for Kit Kat trademark, Nestlé
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Five years after manufacturer’s initial bid, European court of justice lawyer says attempt to trademark bar’s distinctive shape does not comply with EU law
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Give me a break? No, says EU to KitKat trademark request - National
Nestle Kit Kat Original Milk Chocolate Bars: 24 individually wrapped bars in a 1 kg box Individually Wrapped Bars: Each bar is individually wrapped
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Nestle Kit Kat Bar 4 Finger England (24 Pack)
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Four chocolate trademark battles that were decided in court
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Kit Kat copycats are OK rules judge as Cadbury's beats Nestle bid to trademark shape
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Nestle launches luxury KitKat bars — but they're not cheap
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Kitkats hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy
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Nestle fails to trademark KitKat shape after long court battle
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NESTLÉ® KITKAT®, 3 Finger Wafer Bar 28.5g : Grocery & Gourmet Food
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KitKat foiled again in attempt to trademark four-fingered bar's shape, Nestlé
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Nestlé fails to trademark KitKat's signature shape after 7-year battle
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Nestlé's Two And Four-Finger Kit Kat Shape Marks Held To Be Invalid - Trademark - Singapore
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Nestlé left with four-fingered problem in quest for Kit Kat trademark, Nestlé