Havana Club rum war escalates: Biden bans brands confiscated by Fidel Castro
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The Biden administration's law prohibits the use of trademarks confiscated from Cuban citizens, influencing ongoing commercial disputes over iconic brands like Havana Club rum.
Cuban officials labeled the No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act 'aggressive,' highlighting the tensions it escalates between the U.S. and Cuba surrounding property rights.
The rivalry over Havana Club rum encapsulates the broader question of authenticity: Which rum truly represents Cuba, and who rightfully owns the iconic brand?
With the law, U.S. courts cannot recognize trademark claims from Cuba without original owner consent, reinforcing the economic divide and historical tensions from the Cold War.
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