R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company v. VPR Brands, LP
Plaintiff: R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company
Defendant: VPR Brands, LP
Case Number: 1:2026cv00459
Filed: April 21, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware
Presiding Judge: Gregory B Williams
Nature of Suit: Patent
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 2201 Declaratory Judgment
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
June 15, 2026 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED, re #16 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to Answer Complaint to July 13, 2026 filed by VPR Brands, LP, Reset Answer Deadlines: All Defendants. Signed by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 6/15/2026. (lnb)
June 9, 2026 Filing 16 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to Answer Complaint to July 13, 2026 - filed by VPR Brands, LP. (Farnan, Michael)
May 7, 2026 Pro Hac Vice Attorney Emily C. Towers for R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (scs)
May 6, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 15 SO ORDERED, re #13 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney John A. Marlott, David M. Maiorana, Kenneth S. Luchesi, Maeve P. Dineen, and Emily C. Towers filed by R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company. Signed by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 5/6/2026. (lnb)
May 6, 2026 Pro Hac Vice Attorney John A. Marlott for R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (oam)
May 6, 2026 Pro Hac Vice Attorney David M. Maiorana for R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (oam)
May 6, 2026 Pro Hac Vice Attorney Kenneth S. Luchesi for R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (oam)
May 6, 2026 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED, re #11 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Matthew G. McAndrews, Peter J. McAndrews, and Rajendra A. Chiplunkar filed by VPR Brands, LP. Signed by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 5/6/2026. (lnb)
May 6, 2026 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED, re #10 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for Defendant to answer, move, or otherwise respond to the Complaint to 6/12/2026 filed by VPR Brands, LP Reset Answer Deadline: All Defendants. Signed by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 5/6/2026. (lnb)
May 4, 2026 Filing 14 Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for John A. Marlott, David M. Maiorana, Kenneth S. Luchesi, Maeve P. Dineen, and Emily C. Towers. ( re #13 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney John A. Marlott, David M. Maiorana, Kenneth S. Luchesi, Maeve P. Dineen, and Emily C. Towers )( Payment of $ 250, receipt number ADEDC-4962413).(Mayo, Andrew)
May 4, 2026 Filing 13 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney John A. Marlott, David M. Maiorana, Kenneth S. Luchesi, Maeve P. Dineen, and Emily C. Towers - filed by R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company. (Mayo, Andrew)
May 4, 2026 Filing 12 Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for Matthew G. McAndrews, Peter J. McAndrews, and Rajendra A. Chiplunkar. ( re #11 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Matthew G. McAndrews, Peter J. McAndrews, and Rajendra A. Chiplunkar )( Payment of $ 150, receipt number ADEDC-4962333).(Farnan, Brian)
May 4, 2026 Filing 11 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Matthew G. McAndrews, Peter J. McAndrews, and Rajendra A. Chiplunkar - filed by VPR Brands, LP. (Farnan, Brian)
April 30, 2026 Filing 10 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for Defendant to answer, move, or otherwise respond to the Complaint to 6/12/2026 - filed by VPR Brands, LP. (Farnan, Michael)
April 29, 2026 Case Assigned to Judge Gregory B. Williams. Please include the initials of the Judge (GBW) after the case number on all documents filed. (alb)
April 28, 2026 Filing 9 Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: No Parents or Affiliates Listed filed by VPR Brands, LP. (Farnan, Michael)
April 28, 2026 Filing 8 NOTICE of Appearance by Michael J. Farnan on behalf of VPR Brands, LP (Farnan, Michael)
April 28, 2026 Filing 7 NOTICE of Appearance by Brian E. Farnan on behalf of VPR Brands, LP (Farnan, Brian)
April 22, 2026 Filing 6 SUMMONS Returned Executed by R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company.VPR Brands, LP served on 4/22/2026, answer due 5/13/2026. (Mayo, Andrew)
April 21, 2026 Filing 5 Summons Issued as to VPR Brands, LP on 4/21/2026. (mrr)
April 21, 2026 Filing 4 Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: identifying Corporate Parent RAI Innovations Company and Other Affiliate Reynolds American Inc., British American p.l.c., and British American Tobacco p.l.c, for R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company, filed by R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company. (mrr)
April 21, 2026 Filing 3 Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) 8,205,622. (mrr)
April 21, 2026 Filing 2 Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. (mrr)
April 21, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT for Declaratory Judgment with Jury Demand against VPR Brands, LP (Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ADEDC-4952900) - filed by R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit 5, #6 Exhibit 6, #7 Exhibit 7, #8 Exhibit 8, #9 Civil Cover Sheet)(mrr)

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Plaintiff: R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company
Represented By: John G. Day
Represented By: Andrew Colin Mayo
Represented By: Kenneth S. Luchesi
Represented By: John A. Marlott
Represented By: Emily C. Towers
Represented By: David M. Maiorana
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Defendant: VPR Brands, LP
Represented By: Michael J. Farnan
Represented By: Brian E. Farnan
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