Presumption that imported cigarettes with confusingly similar trade name or trademark to that of domestic brand have been purchased outside ordinary channels of trade

1. Law
2. Mississippi Code
3. Regulation of Trade, Commerce and Investments
4. Fair Trade Laws
5. Sale of Cigarettes Intended for Export Prohibited
6. Presumption that imported cigarettes with confusingly similar trade name or trademark to that of domestic brand have been purchased outside ordinary channels of trade

For purposes of this chapter, cigarettes imported or reimported into the United States for sale or distribution under any trade name, trade dress or trademark that is the same as, or is confusingly similar to, any trade name, trade dress or trademark used for cigarettes manufactured in the United States for sale or distribution in the United States shall be presumed to have been purchased outside of the ordinary channels of trade.

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