Federal Judge Upholds TTAB Ruling, Invalidating General Cigar Co.’s “Cohiba” Trademark in U.S.

A Virginia federal judge has maintained the decision of the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) which supported Cubatabaco’s motion to nullify General Cigar Co.’s U.S. trademark registrations for the term “Cohiba” concerning cigars. This ruling is part of an ongoing legal confrontation between the state-owned Cuban tobacco entity and the U.S.-based cigar company. This development underscores the complexities of trademark disputes involving well-known cigar brands. For more details, legal professionals may refer to the full discussion on the case through Law360.