Anheuser-Busch loses ‘Bud’ battle
Anheuser-Busch has lost its legal battle to prevent Czech brewer Budejovicky Budvar from using the ‘Bud’ trademark in the UK, after a ruling by the House of Lords.
Anheuser-Busch has lost its legal battle to prevent Czech brewer Budejovicky Budvar from using the ‘Bud’ trademark in the UK, after a ruling by the House of Lords.
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