Griffith v. Conagra Brands, Inc.

This case is before this Court upon the appeal of the West Virginia State Tax Commissioner from the final order of the Circuit Court of Berkeley County which set aside the decision of the West Virginia Office of Tax Appeals. The Office of Tax Appeals rejected the challenge of ConAgra Brands, Inc. (“ConAgra Brands”) to assessments for unpaid corporation net income tax and business franchise tax. The assessments were imposed on apportioned royalties ConAgra Brands received from the licensing of its intangible trademarks and trade names for use throughout the United States, including West…