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March 31, 2009

Smokin'

In its long-running patent battle with Star Scientific, R.J. Reynolds got its butt snuffed trying to put a jury trial on hold pending reexam of Star's patents. Maryland Judge Marvin J. Garbis denied RJR's motion. Trial is set for May 18. The district court had found Star's asserted patents unenforceable for inequitable conduct, a ruling overturned on appeal. Likewise a finding of indefiniteness. With the patents back in play, RJR filed the reexam, hoping for delay.

Posted by Patent Hawk at March 31, 2009 11:34 PM | Litigation