Republic Tobacco, LP v. North Atlantic Trading Co., Inc.

MEMORANDUM OPINION

GRADY, District Judge.

Before the court are the parties’ cross-motions for summary judgment. For the following reasons, both motions are granted in part and denied in part.

BACKGROUND

Plaintiff Republic Tobacco, L.P. (“Republic”) imports and sells tobacco, roll-your-own (“RYO”) cigarette papers, and other tobacco-related products. Defendant North Atlantic Trading Company, Inc. (“NATC”) is Republic’s direct compet itor. Defendants North Atlantic Operating Company, Inc. (“NAOC”) and National Tobacco Company, L.P. (“National”) are wholly-owned subsidiaries of NATC. NAOC imports…