The Court of Appeal rejected the appeal by Intercontinental Brands Ltd, makers of the light spirit VODKAT, from the decision of Arnold J, holding that the use of the name VODKAT with particular get-up for a drink amounted to extended passing off. VODKAT contains 48% vodka, but also other alcohol, and is overall 22 abv, as opposed to the 37.5 abv required in relation to the description “vodka”
under the EC Spirits Regulation
