In light of the fifty year old trade embargo in place against communist-run Cuba, it might seem that it would be difficult for a state-run industry to be successful in a U.S. court of law, especially when the legal battle is against a U.S. based company.
However, in December 2009, that is exactly what happened. Following a 12 year court battle, Federal judge Robert Sweet of New York issued an injunction against American tobacco producer and distributor General Cigar, forbidding their use of the Cohiba brand name.