The statement demanded the government of the United States immediately return the license that allows Cuban company Cubaexport to renew the Havana Club brand.

"If the U.S. government does not intervene, it alone is responsible for the theft of the Havana Club brand from its rightful owner, the Cubaexport company, and will be also responsible for any negative consequences that might arise from this event in the reciprocal protection of industrial property," the statement stated.