Philip Morris battles counterfeit cigarettes

The Associated Press reported figures regarding the various cases that American tobacco maker Philip Morris files in court to battle counterfeit cigarettes.  According to the AP, between 2002 and 2009, Philip Morris filed lawsuits in New York against owners of 71 Internet sites, 21 cigarette importers, and 139 retailers of selling counterfeit cigarettes.

Source: Michael Felberbraum, AP, “Philip Morris USA sues over counterfeit Marlboros”, Google News, May 6, 2009.



One Response to “Philip Morris battles counterfeit cigarettes” »

  1. Comment by Phil Buettner Jr — November 29, 2009 @ 2:42 pm

    Maybe Phillip Morris “Altria” Should Lower The Prices Then People Would Not Try To Make Cheaper Smokes

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