USO not sweet on NECCO

Boston Herald ^ | July 26, 2013 | Donna Goodison

[ConservativeStatement]

A Revere candy maker’s 2009 “salute to the troops” partnership with the USO has turned sour.The nonprofit United Service Organizations Inc., which supports American troops and their families, is suing New England Confectionery Co. for alleged trademark infringement and false advertising.NECCO continued to market its “Red, White & You Sweethearts” candies featuring sentiments such as “Proud of U,” “USO” and “Home Safe” long after its sponsorship deal with the USO ended — and without compensating the USO, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Boston.The USO yesterday declined comment on the ongoing litigation and 
NECCO did not return calls from the Herald.

[Buckeye McFrog]

Couldn’t this be easily settled with perhaps a portion of every package sold going to the USO?

[Dr. Bogus Pachysandra]

I used to enjoy Necco wafers when I was a kid,,,,, and had teeth!

[Cletus.D.Yokel]

Gives a new meaning to “Any publicity is good publicity.”

Possibly appends the following to the statement, “unless the franchise fee has been paid.”

USO should be smarter than this.

[Gay State Conservative]

When I was a kid NECCO had their factory in Cambridge and I used to pass by it often while on my way to a nearby department store.I still recall the wonderful aromas that would come from that factory.

[MEGoody]

Really? Good grief. Even the USO has fallen into litigiousness?

How very sad.

[NewHampshireDuo]

I’m addicted to Necco Wafers. Not sure why. In the summer it’s essential to get them from an air conditioned store as the wrapper can let moisture in and they lose their snap.