( April 23, 2025, 11:43 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: US electronic cigarette company JuuL Labs has seen its European patent 3,504,989, concerning vaping devices, revoked by the European Patent Office’s Board of Appeal over a finding that the patent contained subject matter extending beyond what was disclosed in the original application. The appeal, filed by opponent Philip Morris, succeeded as none of JuuL’s auxiliary requests overcame the objections. The board set aside the earlier decision and fully revoked the patent.The decision is attached. ...
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