U.S. Trade Commission Halts Altria Vaping Imports in Juul Patent Dispute

The U.S. International Trade Commission has upheld an earlier ruling that Altria’s NJOY brand infringes on four patents held by Juul. As a result, the commission has ordered a ban on imports of the infringing vaping products. This decision underscores the ongoing competitive and legal battles within the e-cigarette industry, which continues to see consistent technological and patent disputes amongst leading players. For further details, visit Law360’s coverage on the matter by following this link.