Eleventh Circuit Upholds $1.1 Million Verdict in Georgia Counterfeit Goods Case

In a recent determination, the Eleventh Circuit has upheld a $1.1 million verdict against a Georgia-based tobacco importer for the sale of counterfeit rolling papers. The ruling comes as a disappointment for the company, which contended that the damages imposed under the Lanham Act should be closely tied to the actual damages experienced by the manufacturer of the genuine rolling papers. Despite these arguments, the court maintained the sanctions [as reported by Law360](https://www.law360.com/articles/2332715/11th-circ-says-ga-smoke-shop-can-t-burn-1-1m-verdict){:target=”_blank”}. This decision underscores the court’s interpretation of the Lanham Act’s scope in addressing counterfeit goods.