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Hershey's Taking Potshots at the Little Guy
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Candy giant sues purveyor of pot treats
CanWest News Service
168 words
05/22/2007
Edmonton Journal
Final
A8
English
Copyright © 2007 Edmonton Journal
SAN JOSE, Calif.
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- It was a big enough bummer for Kenneth Affolter when he was sentenced to more than five years in prison for making pot-laced treats and soft drinks.
Now he faces the wrath of a candy giant.
The Hershey Co. has sued Affolter, 40, for giving his marijuana goodies names like Stoney Rancher, Rasta Reese's and Keef Kat. Each came in packaging similar to Hershey's Jolly Rancher, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and Kit Kat candies, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration said.
Hershey's suit, filed earlier this month in U.S. District Court in San Jose, accuses Affolter of trademark infringement, trademark dilution and unfair competition. The company is seeking $100,000 US in damages.
Papers were served on Affolter on Tuesday while he was in a county jail awaiting transfer to state prison.
Affolter's lawyer, David Michael, said he is negotiating with Hershey.
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