Diageo has won its legal battle with UK drinks firm Intercontinental Brands over its Vodkat vodka-based spirit beverage.
A court ruling in the case between the two companies, which was launched back in September 2008, was handed down this morning (19 January) and saw the judge favour Diageo.
Intercontinental Brands (ICB) was ruled to have been “passing off” Vodkat as a vodka product, the court found. Vodkat is a 22% abv mix of fermented alcohol and vodka.
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