Federal Circuit Upholds $95.2 Million Verdict for Altria in R.J. Reynolds Vape Patent Case

The Federal Circuit has upheld a $95.2 million jury verdict in favor of Altria, finding that R.J. Reynolds infringed upon Altria’s vape patents. The decision comes after Reynolds contested the verdict, arguing that the jury’s finding was unsupported by evidence and relied on flawed expert damages testimony. This legal development is significant for the vape industry, setting a precedent in patent infringement disputes. The verdict was first reported by Law360.