Jump to full article: CNN/Money, 2008-04-01
Intro: The US International Trade Commission (ITC) today initiated an investigation into whether several Internet-based cigarette retailers are selling imported cigarettes in the US that violate patents held by Philip Morris (NYSE:MO) USA.
The ITC investigation was requested by Philip Morris in early March, and could result in an order to ban cigarettes from the US that are found to violate patents held by the company.
Any order issued as a result of the ITC investigation will become final 60 days after issuance unless overturned by the US Trade Representative's office.
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