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Star Scientific seeking new trial  

Petersburg-based Star Scientific Inc. has asked a judge to throw out a June jury verdict that its patents for reducing carcinogens in cigarettes were invalid. . . .

"We believe the verdict was contrary to the evidence presented on both infringement and validity, and that the company will be vindicated at the conclusion of the judicial process," Star's chairman and president, Paul Perito, said in a statement yesterday.

Reynolds spokesman David Howard said the company expected Star's motion for a retrial. "The bottom line is, we stand by the unanimous decision of the 12-member jury in this case, and are confident that decision will be upheld on appeal," he said.

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