VIAGRA MAKERS WIN BAN AGAINST AUSTRIAN BLUE PUMPKIN SEED CANDY

An Austrian pumpkin seed oil producer faces possible legal action by pharmaceutical giant Pfizer, the producer of Viagra, over his "Styriagra" chocolate-coated pumpkin seeds.

Pfizer reportedly found that Richard Mandl's light blue glazed candies, which are oval in shape, resembled the potency pill too much, both in name and colour.

But Mr Mandl, who has already registered the trademark, argues the name is simply a combination of the words Styria - the southern Austrian province, known for its pumpkin seed oil, where Mandl works - and "agra'', referring to agricultural or organic products.

Pfizer reportedly wants to sue him for up to E36,000 ($69,277) in damages. Mr Mandl has said he will go to court to defend his product.

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