International Trade Commission Blocks Illegal Internet Cigarette Sales : Philip Morris USA prevails against overseas Internet cigarette selle
The International Trade Commission (ITC) took action this week to stop illegally imported Marlboro®, Virginia Slims® and Parliament® cigarettes from entering the United States. The ITC issued a General Exclusion Order requiring U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to deny entry of these illegal goods, which infringe on Philip Morris USA’s (PM USA) trademarks.
“We’re pleased that the ITC has granted the General Exclusion Order, which should be a helpful tool for law enforcement in addressing illicit Internet cigarette sales and reinforces that preventing these imports is a priority,” said Joe Murillo, vice president and associate general counsel, Altria Client Services, speaking on behalf of Philip Morris USA.
