Reply from Imperial Tobacco.

Dear Mr West,

The West cigarette brand name is owned by Imperial Tobacco. As such it has been registered with the relevant authorities in the countries that the brand is sold.

Regards
Imperial Tobacco Ltd

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Sent: 15 April 2005 14:15
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Subject: general enquiry

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Name:Rasmus West

Message: Dear Imperial Tobacco.

You are using my surname on one of your tobacco brands. I wouldn´t mind your wrong-doings had you payed me a share of your profits gained, using my name. I have two propositions, of which you could choose one.

1.You give me a share of your earnings using the "West" brand. The share could be equivalent to the number of lungcancer cases your tobacco causes each year. I retain the right to do whatever I want with the money, but I can already tell you I will use this money to promote environmental and health issues.
2.You can change the name of your brand. Change to whatever you like, but Id prefer if you didn´t use any of my names. "Gray" could be a good name.

Please consider this request thoroughly at the highest authority within the structures of your company and reply as soon as possible.

Yours sincerely, Rasmus West.