AJ Marketing, LLC filed AJ Marketing, LLC v. Juul Labs, Inc., No. 1:26-cv-01110 (D. Del.), on September 3, 2026. The complaint identifies AJ Marketing as the patent owner and Juul Labs as a Delaware corporation.
What is accused
The complaint names the Juul Device (Juul 1), which Juul has sold in the United States, and the Juul2 Device, which Juul has designed, made, used, and imported in connection with development, testing, demonstration, and regulatory work. AJ Marketing says Juul2 has not been offered for U.S. retail sale. Together they are the Accused Products.
The patent and asserted claims
U.S. Patent 8,851,068, titled Personal inhalation devices, issued October 7, 2014. The complaint asserts at least claim 1. That claim recites an outer shell and orifice, a medium containing deliverables, an atomizing unit, and control of the delivered amount. It also requires a programmable input device and a specified indicator light with multiple portions. This is a high-level description of selected limitations, not a construction or a complete claim chart.
Relief sought
AJ Marketing pleads direct, induced, and contributory infringement and willfulness. The prayer seeks damages not less than a reasonable royalty, ongoing royalties, enhanced damages, interest, fees, and costs.
What it means
This is a single-patent Delaware royalty case aimed at Juul's pod-system architecture. The plaintiff is asking for money, not a product ban.
What to watch next
Watch for judge assignment, Juul's answer or early Rule 12 challenge (including to Juul2 as a non-retail U.S. product), and any damages-focused discovery fights.