Mondelēz International, the corporation behind Oreo cookies, has filed a lawsuit against discount supermarket chain Aldi in the United States, accusing the retailer of “blatantly” copying the packaging of its famous snack products.

The corporation behind Oreo has filed a lawsuit in the US against the budget supermarket Aldi, accusing it of "blatantly" copying the packaging of its famous snacks. In a lawsuit seen by the BBC, Mondelēz International said Aldi uses similar packaging likely to "deceive" consumers and "ride the coattails" of the company's "attraction,

In a federal lawsuit, Oreo maker Mondelez alleged that Aldi’s packaging is “likely to deceive and confuse customers” and threatens to irreparably harm Mondelez brands.