British American Tobacco Group and its subsidiaries settle global patent dispute with Philip Morris over heated tobacco and vapour products

Client(s) British American Tobacco Group

Jones Day advised British American Tobacco Group and its subsidiaries (BAT) in connection with its global settlement with Philip Morris International Inc (PMI) to resolve all ongoing patent infringement litigation between the parties related to heated tobacco and vapour products. The settlement includes non-monetary provisions between BAT and PMI that resolve all ongoing global patent infringement litigation, encompassing all related injunctions and exclusion orders, and prevents future claims against current heated tobacco and vapour products. The settlement also allows each party to innovate and introduce product iterations.