Monday May 21, 2007
Nutrageous!:
US Confectioners Sue Cannabis Choc Maker
by The Mullah
Kenneth Affolter thought he had troubles after getting a five year jail sentence for making Cannabis-laced chocolates and soft drinks.
But he now faces a US$100,000 lawsuit from US confectionery giant Hershey's for trademark infringement.
Affolter was convicted last year along with 11 other dealers involved in the enterprise.
Grow rooms were used to produce Cannabis that was then made into oil that was added to confectionery and soft drinks.
Affolter created names for his products that were puns on Hershey's products.
Jolly Rancher became Stoney Rancher, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups were retooled as Rasta Reese's and Kit Kat transmogrified into Keef Kat.
The lawsuit accuses Affolter of trademark infringement, trademark dilution and unfair competition.
Writs were served on Affolter while he was in a county jail awaiting transfer to a state prison.
Affolter's lawyer is now negotiating with Hershey's.
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