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Jan 16, 2013
Eamon H. Courtenay SC, Courtenay Coye LLP, Belize

'Embassy' Mark does not Infringe the 'Marlboro Mark'


Eamon H. Courtenay SC, Courtenay Coye LLP, BelizeCigarette giants Philip Morris S.A. and British American Tobacco (Brands) Limited had an epic battle in Belize over the registration of BAT’s Embassy trademark. The dispute arose in July 2008 when Philip Morris opposed the registration of BAT’s trademark alleging that the tail end of the vertical ribbon on BAT’s trademark was similar to its registered trademark described as a roof device (see trademarks below). In 2009, that opposition  read more