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The cigarette makers had been fighting a multi-front patent dispute that has hurt both sides. BAT, which makes Vuse vapes and Glo heated tobacco devices, was ordered to pay PMI millions of dollars after losing one case, while PMI has been blocked from importing its flagship heated tobacco device IQOS into the United States as part of another. Under the non-monetary, worldwide settlement, which lasts for eight years, the companies have agreed to dismiss all pending patent infringement cases, according to statements and filings from the companies.

Vapes were banned in 34 countries as of July of this year, according to the WHO, including Brazil, India, Iran and Thailand. In other nations, including key markets like the U.S. and China, governments allow vapes but regulate their use. Australians need a prescription to use nicotine-containing e-cigarettes, but the country has struggled with a flood of illegal disposable vapes.