Comment - A Word with Woodard - Spirits laws: The time is now
By Richard Woodard | 26 January 2010
Diageo's recent court victory in the Vodkat "passing off" case has brought the world of spirit regulations into the headlines. But, according to Richard Woodard, two more low-profile announcements have arguably even more long-term significance for the category at large.
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Diageo's recent court victory in the Vodkat "passing off" case has brought the world of spirit regulations into the headlines. But, according to Richard Woodard, two more low-profile announcements have arguably even more long-term significance for the category at large.
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