Philip Morris Lawsuit Alleges Australian Anti-Tobacco Legislation Violates Trade-mark Rights
Philip Morris Lawsuit Alleges Australian Anti-Tobacco Legislation Violates Trade-mark Rights
Michael Gilburt is a JD candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School. On June 27, 2011, the tobacco giant Philip Morris issued a press release announcing its decision to commence legal action against Australia over proposed legislation which, they argue, illegally diminishes the value of their trade-marks.