General Cigar wins trademark infringement and counterfeiting suit

According to the company, it prevailed on its claims which held the defendants liable for trademark infringement, dilution, counterfeiting, unlawful importation, unfair competition and cybersquatting. As a result, the court awarded General Cigar a permanent injunction, plus compensatory and treble damages. Gerry Roerty, vice president and general counsel of General Cigar, said: "As the only legitimate owner of the Cohiba mark in the US, we were confident that we would prevail in this case. We believe that the District Court of Nevada's ruling sends a strong message to those who continue to make false representations to consumers regarding the Cohiba brand." The granting of General Cigar's summary judgment motion resolves a lawsuit it commenced in 2006 as part of the company's ongoing efforts to investigate, pursue and eliminate infringing and counterfeit versions of its products from the marketplace.