Jump to full article: Winston-Salem (NC) Journal, 2008-04-02
Author: JOURNAL STAFF AND WIRE REPORT
Intro: Philip Morris USA has persuaded a U.S. agency to investigate a complaint about unauthorized Internet sales of so-called gray-market cigarettes using the Marlboro and other company names.
The U.S. International Trade Commission, an agency that investigates claims of unfair trade practices, said yesterday that it would review a request by Philip Morris to bar imports of cigarettes that violate Philip Morris trademarks. The agency typically makes decisions within 15 months.
The cigarettes are called gray market because they are made by Philip Morris for sale overseas
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