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Colin the Caterpillar cake row: Judge Rinder gives his verdict

Marks & Spencer has begun legal action against Aldi, arguing the supermarket's Cuthbert the Caterpillar cake infringes its Colin the Caterpillar trademark.

BBC News spoke to TV judge Rob Rinder for a light-hearted look at this case.

So what was his verdict?

M&S sues Aldi over Colin the Caterpillar cake

15 April 2021

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