A Chicago federal judge has concluded a prolonged trademark dispute between two vaping companies over the phrase “21st Century Smoking.” The litigation, which spanned more than 13 years, saw significant legal ramifications including millions of dollars in sanctions and accusations of destroying evidence, such as thousands of deleted emails and concealed documents. This judgment marks the end of an arduous legal battle that highlighted the complexities and risks involved in trademark cases, especially within the competitive vaping industry. For more detailed information about the case, visit the Law360 article.