Au Vodka v NE10 Vodka

This High Court decision and interim hearing relates to a passing off claim brought by Au Vodka v NE10 Vodka and one of its directors. This dispute is an example of a rare passing off claim based only on rights on the get up and appearance of a bottle as opposed to any word or figurative marks. Associate Solicitor Olivia Oxton discusses the background to the parties and dispute, the relevant case law, the High Court decision in the interim hearing of 16 September 2022, and important lessons we can learn from this case.