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Lego block: Dutch court rules mould maker can't use toy trademark

  • A Dutch court on Friday ordered concrete mould manufacturer Betonblock to remove the word Lego from its website.
  • Danish toy giant Lego sued Betonblock in February for trademark infringement over the company's advertising.
  • Betonblock makes high-end moulds for modular concrete blocks with studs resembling plastic children's toys.
  • Judges agreed Betonblock was taking "unfair advantage of the Lego sign," the court stated.
  • The ruling requires Betonblock to cease infringement within two working days or face a 500 euro daily penalty.
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Lego block: Dutch court rules mould maker can't use toy trademark

A Dutch court Friday ordered a local concrete block mould manufacturer to scrap the word "Lego" on its website, saying using one of the world's most famous trademarks gave it an "unfair advantage".

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NOS broke the news in Netherlands on Friday, April 25, 2025.
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