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Mondelez Sues Catherine’s Originals Over Toblerone Shape

By Drooid · Oct 31, 2026 · How we work

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Mondelez International filed a UK lawsuit against Catherine’s Originals alleging Toblerone shape infringement.
Catherine’s Originals sells its 200 g O’bar bars for £9.20, more than three times a standard Toblerone.
Founder Catherine Dodd called the lawsuit “frightening” and said the O’bar shape reflects the letter O for Originals.
IP lawyer Michael Conway said Toblerone’s shape is heavily protected and courts will assess product similarity.

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Mondelez International filed a UK lawsuit against Catherine’s Originals alleging Toblerone shape infringement.
Catherine’s Originals sells its 200 g O’bar bars for £9.20, more than three times a standard Toblerone.
Founder Catherine Dodd called the lawsuit “frightening” and said the O’bar shape reflects the letter O for Originals.
IP lawyer Michael Conway said Toblerone’s shape is heavily protected and courts will assess product similarity.