An Atlanta-based federal judge has made a decision not to minimize a $2.3 million verdict against two Georgia-based wholesalers of cigarette rolling paper. Allegedly selling counterfeits, the jury concluded the costs of the damages. The judge stated that this is an area of judgment that the court cannot contest.
The raised charges against the wholesalers of cigarette rolling paper have raised significant issues around copyright breaches, particularly in the tobacco industry. The court’s decision to uphold this hefty penalty underscores the unyielding stance on any infringements.
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