Toblerone owner takes legal action over Catherine’s Originals chocolate bar

Business · First reported 29 Oct, 07:00 · Updated 13:00

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Mondelēz has filed a claim in London against Sussex vegan chocolate maker Catherine’s Originals, alleging trademark infringement over its O’bar design. The small business disputes the allegation and says it will defend its design.

Mondelēz filed papers at the High Court in London, alleging that Catherine’s Originals’ O’bar infringes its trademarks and copies Toblerone’s distinctive shape.
Catherine Dodd, who founded the business in 2021, says the O-shaped design reflects the brand’s name; the company disputes the claim and says it will defend its position.
Mondelēz says it tried to resolve the matter directly over several months but could not reach an agreement; its spokesperson declined to comment further on the ongoing case.

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Key facts

Claimant: Mondelēz, owner of Toblerone.
Defendant: Catherine’s Originals, a vegan chocolate business founded by Catherine Dodd in 2021.
Product at issue: The O’bar, a segmented chocolate bar.
Legal venue: High Court in London.
O’bar price: £9.20 for milk or plain varieties; up to £10.55 for other flavours.