Quote Originally Posted by Ropey View Post
Perhaps but, in reading the circuit-court's opinion, the issues seem even more complex. The case dates back to 1997 and has been through a few district courts and circuit courts already, as well as USPTO and other regulatory agencies. The lawyers themselves might walk away with fees in the hundreds of $millions before it's all over DLA Piper is a massive law firm.

http://law.justia.com/cases/federal/...014-06-04.html
No question. General is up against another tobacco giant owned by the Cuban government. Not many have the stomach, let alone the money and resources, for that kind of protracted legal battle.