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Wharf Rat · 10-08-2009, 05:16 PM

When Castro took over Cuba, they nationalized the cigar industry. Many of the owners fled and started new businesses in Central America. So, the expatriates claim that they continue to own the trademarks. Cuba, of course, thinks they do.

If the embargo gets lifted, it will end up in the courts.

10-08-2009, 05:16 PM	#8
Wharf Rat I'll get up and fly away Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bob Location: Florence, SC Posts: 793 Trading: (7)	Re: Cuban Merch Illegal? When Castro took over Cuba, they nationalized the cigar industry. Many of the owners fled and started new businesses in Central America. So, the expatriates claim that they continue to own the trademarks. Cuba, of course, thinks they do. If the embargo gets lifted, it will end up in the courts.