Fighting over the “nurdle”: Colgate and Aqua-Fresh are in a pitched trademark battle over the nurdle, that curvy swirl of toothpaste that is a marketing icon on toothpaste tubes, boxes and media ads. Thanks to my eagle-eyed wife, Andrea, who spotted this gem in Friday’s Wall Street Journal.
Fighting over the “Nurdle”
Jonathan Pink is a business lawyer with a specialty in copyright, patent and trademark litigation. His clients include many of the biggest names in the automotive and motorcycle aftermarket parts industries, and one of world's largest media companies. He has extensive experience in a wide range of intellectual property and commercial disputes including breach of contract, fraud, and the misappropriation of trade secrets. He can be reached at 949.223.7173, or at jonathan.pink@bryancave.com, and his full profile can be viewed at www.bryancave.com.
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