27/03/2024
If you are one of my , that is in the chocolate business be careful with how you describe your products and which words you use; you may find yourself targeted in a lawsuit which is looking to engage all those persons that are infringing on the rights of the "Indigenous Peoples of South America" that we represent, there are actually quite a few companies in the United States that are creating false origins and infringing. According to Title 15 U.S. Code § 1125 - False designations of origin, false descriptions, and dilution [are] forbidden! We already have several companies in our sights that are mistaking and misappropriating Indigenous Knowledge and their rights under biodiversity and human rights laws.
Any goods marked or labeled in contravention of the provisions of this section shall not be imported into the United States or admitted to entry at any customhouse of the United States. The owner, importer, or consignee of goods refused entry at any customhouse under this section may have any recour...
