Jupiter Research, LLC

Jupiter Research, LLC is a designer, developer, and manufacturer of vaporization hardware for the cannabis industry. Founded in 2015, the company is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, and operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of TILT Holdings Inc. (Cboe CA: TILT, OTCPK: TLLTF). Public filings and company profiles estimate its employee count to be between 21 and 50 people. TILT Holdings acquired Jupiter Research in a transaction valued at $210 million, announced in early 2019.

The company's products are focused on vaporization technology for high-viscosity cannabis extracts. Jupiter Research was an early pioneer in introducing CCELL ceramic heating technology to the U.S. market. Its main product lines include 510-thread cartridges, all-in-one disposable devices, pod systems, and power supplies (batteries). The company provides hardware solutions to cannabis brands, offering services that span from design and engineering to branding and logistics.

Jupiter Research's patent litigation posture, based on the provided data, is that of an operating company defending its products. It has been named as a defendant in one tracked case and has not appeared as a plaintiff. This defensive role is consistent with its status as a manufacturer of commercial products.

The notable litigation matter is VPR Brands, LP v. Jupiter Research, LLC, filed in the District of Arizona. In this case, VPR Brands alleges that Jupiter's "auto-draw" or buttonless vape devices infringe on a VPR utility patent. In response to the lawsuit, Jupiter Research petitioned the U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) for an inter partes review to invalidate the patent-in-suit. In July 2022, the PTAB denied Jupiter's petition, and the infringement litigation in federal court is proceeding.