RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company said on Thursday that the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld two jury verdicts in trademark infringement and antitrust cases in the company's favour.

The appellate ruling upholds RJ Reynolds' 2004 win in a trademark infringement case against Benicia, California-based retailer Cigarettes Cheaper! The appellate court also upheld an Illinois jury's finding that RJ Reynolds was not liable for antitrust violations claimed by Cigarettes Cheaper! in a countersuit. (pi)