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R.J. Reynolds wins ruling on Star Scientific patents
The R.J. Reynolds tobacco company has won a patent lawsuit over a formula for reducing carcinogens in tobacco products. U.S. District Court Judge Marvin Garbis determined that Star Scientific, Inc., a maker of low-tobacco products, intentionally deceived the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office when applying for a patent. A spokeswoman for Star said that the company plans to appeal the decision based on a lack of evidence. Click here to read more.

Tobacco industry “Youth Smoking Prevention” programs to undermine meaningful tobacco control in Latin America
A recent study has analyzed how the tobacco industry utilizes tobacco prevention programs in Latin America. Researchers reviewed tobacco industry documents, media reports and materials provided by public health workers from the early 1990s to the present. They found that tobacco companies typically incorporate youth smoking prevention efforts into their corporate responsibility campaigns or partner with non-profit organizations and education and health ministries. Click here to access the study abstract, which was published in the American Journal of Public Health.

Imperial agrees to acquire Altadis SA for $17 billion
Imperial Tobacco has agreed to purchase Altadis SA, a Madrid-based tobacco company, for 12.6 billion euros ($17 billion). This acquisition would give Imperial a larger market in Spain, France and Russia, in particular due to their Montecristo brand of cigars. Click here to read more.

Philip Morris International will acquire additional 30% stake in Mexican tobacco
Philip Morris International has announced that it will purchase an additional 30% stake in its Mexican tobacco business, bringing its stake to 80%. The $1.1 billion transaction is likely to be finalized later this year. Click here to read more.

Philip Morris Philippines to invest $20 million in Subic warehouse
Phillip Morris will spend $20 million to renovate a warehouse in Subic Bay, located north of Manila. The warehouse will serve as a transitional hub for tobacco leaf shipment in Asia and will be used for two years, until the company builds a permanent location in either the Philippines or Singapore. Click here to read more.

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