The Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) has once more invalidated a vape patent held by an R.J. Reynolds unit, following a legal challenge pursued by Philip Morris Products SA. This decision reverses a brief period of relief for the patent holder granted by the Federal Circuit. This case marks another chapter in the ongoing legal battles within the rapidly evolving vape industry, where major players contest patent rights vigorously.
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