Altria Group Takes Legal Action Against Juul for E-Vapor Patent Infringement
Altria Group's subsidiary NJOY has filed a lawsuit against Juul Labs, accusing the e-cigarette company of patent infringement related to certain e-vapor products. Altria, which previously held a significant stake in Juul, is seeking a ban on the importation and sale of the allegedly infringing products. The tobacco conglomerate purchased full ownership of NJOY's e-vapor product portfolio in June. Juul has stated that it will continue to defend its intellectual property and pursue its own infringement claims.