Australian-owned and family-run business Ugg Since 1974, which claims to be the one of the original manufacturers of Ugg boots, has this week completed its rebrand to Since 74, following long-running trademark battles with US-based Deckers Outdoor Corporation.
At the heart of the change lies a decades-long dispute over who can rightfully use the word “Ugg”. In Australia, it has long been used as a general term for sheepskin boots, going as far back as the 1950s when surfers popularised them as a way to warm up after the ocean.
But internationally, the story is very different.
Overseas, Deckers Outdoor Corporation holds the “UGG” trademark in more than 130 countries.
Over the years, local manufacturers have pushed for the Australian government to treat Ugg like a protected geographical indication, similar to champagne, parmesan, or feta, recognising its cultural origins.
In 2006, IP Australia declared “Ugg” to be a generic term, but no such geographical protection exists, leaving Australian businesses at the mercy of international trademark law.
Cocobella has issued a nationwide recall of all its coconut yoghurt products, across all flavours and sizes. Initially it recalled three products over undeclared milk. Cocobella promotes coconut yoghurt as daily-free and suitable for vegans.
From today, any plastic fish containers with a lid, cap or stopper, containing less than 30ml of soy sauce will be banned, including small rectangular containers.
While it’s hoped businesses will focus on providing bulk bottles or dispensers of soy sauce in store, plastic sachets will also be allowed in sushi shops instead.
Jack Daniels marinated pulled meat range is now sold exclusively at Aldi supermarkets across Australia while stocks last. It is available in beef, pork and chicken.
I was going to say its because people add chocs to their popcorn boxes for a ‘sweet surprise’ so these companies think they can them try and replicate it.
Because it’s getting tiresome. Also, the clue is in the username - I’m cranky and I hate humanity.
Put product A in with product B to form product C = how about making product A and product B better without adding crap to it.
Except for the Heinz Baked Beans and laxatives as an act of hilarious evil. I’d allow that but only on the premise that no one knows that laxatives have been added and watch the chaos.
