Feb. 2 at 1:22 AM
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The case remains active and ongoing at the PTAB as of February 1, 2026. Key details on current status:Filed: September 18, 2024 (petitioner: R.J. Reynolds Vapor Co.)
Institution Decision: March 12, 2025 (PTAB instituted review of challenged claims of U.S. Patent No. 9,538,788, finding a reasonable likelihood that at least some claims are unpatentable over prior art, including the 1963 Gilbert reference)
Status: Trial instituted and pending (post-institution phase). No Final Written Decision (FWD) has been issued.
Hearing: An oral hearing appears to have been scheduled or held (listed in late 2025/early 2026 PTAB hearing schedules, with a possible reference around Jan. 15, 2026).
FWD Deadline: Due no later than March 12, 2026 (12 months from institution), with a possible extension up to 18 months total (September 2026).