Kokopelli in New Conflict
January 19, 2010 · Filed Under Food and Drink, Friends and Foes, Getting Political, Seed Saving, Seeds
Kokopelli Seeds of France, who last year was fined more than €17.000 for selling ‘illegal’ seeds, is involved in a new legal conflict. Baumaux, the same company that instigated the previous legal action against Kokopelli Seeds has now registered the ownership of the name Kokopelli and is selling a new variety of tomato with it.
Baumaux is not stopping there however, they are also demanding Kokopelli Seed cease and desist in their use of the name Kokopelli and all business activities associated with it. They are also demanding a payment of €100.000 in compensation for use of the name to date.
The original French language story is here, and a Google translated version here.
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Nasty b**tards. Must remember to throw their latest catalogue in the bin. I’m not sure I understand why Baumaux are hounding Association Kokopelli with such avidity – can the market really be so lucrative as to warrant the inevitable bad press that will ensue?
WHAT IS THE ADRESS OF KOKOPELLI SEEDS?
http://www.kokopelli.asso.fr
Association Kokopelli
Oasis. 131 impasse des Palmiers – 30100 Alès
Tél : 04 66 30 64 91 ou 04 66 30 00 55
Fax : 04 66 30 61 21
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