Loongtotem Court Judgement.pdf)RUYAN Prevails in 3rd Lawsuit against copycat manufacturer.pdf
BJ SBT RUYAN Technology & Development Co., Ltd (RUYAN), the inventor of electronic cigarettes, hailed the United States Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) recent warning against unsafe and untested electronic cigarettes. The FDA recently tested the products of two US-based copycat brands’ electronic cigarettes and found detectable levels of carcinogens in both brands. Hon Lik, the Vice Chairman of BJ SBT and Ruyan Group (Holdings) Ltd and the inventor of the electronic cigarette, praised the FDA for vigilantly protecting consumer safety. “Ruyan invented the electronic cigarette to address the smoking pandemic – people all over the world are literally choking on the smoke produced by traditional cigarettes. As the inventor of the electronic cigarette, we are thoroughly committed to a long-term vision and to providing a product to adult smokers that is free of the dangers of the 4,000 chemicals released in the burning of traditional cigarettes.”
For detail information of the Press Release, download:RUYAN Press release.pdf
Beijing SBT RUYAN Technology & Development Co., Ltd (RUYAN), the inventor of electronic cigarette, hailed the July 27,2009 announcement of The Patent reexamination Board of the State Intellectual Property Office of the PRC that completely invalidated a utility patent that numerous China-based illicit manufacturers of electronic cigarettes and accessories have referenced in their communications with public. The patent was invalidated on the basis of having violated Ruyan's intellectual property rights to the essential technology and design of the electronic cigarette.
Patent No.200520031712.6, entitled, "A kind of Pure Cigarette" was invalidated on the basis that the releated technical claims had "...no substantive features nor a notable progress, ie. no inventiveness.", in accordance with Paragraph 3, Article 22, Patent Law of the People's Republic of China. For detail information, please download here:Copycat Electronic Cigarette patent Invalidated.pdf
Warnings.jpgAnother Copycat Manufacturer of Electronic Smoking Alternatives Ordered to Pay Damages and Destroy Inventory
BEIJING SBT RUYAN Technology & Development Co., Ltd (RUYAN) announced on May 12, 2009 that it has successfully asserted its intellectual property rights to the essential technology and design of the electronic cigarette in a recent legal proceeding in China.
In a decision rendered by a court in the People's Republic of China on March 30, 2009, RUYAN prevailed in a lawsuit against Shenzhen Islion Technology Co. ("Islion"). (Please refer to the Islion court file.pdf)
As a result of the decision, Islion was required to pay compensation to RUYAN for damages and agreed to stop producing, selling and promoting its products that infringed upon RUYAN's Utility Model Patent Right "EMULATION AEROSOL SUCKER", No. 200620090805.0, registered in the name of RUYAN's Vice Chairman, Mr. Han Li (Hon Lik). The ruling was the second of what RUYAN expects to be a series of such decisions; the company has initiated similar actions against other copycat China-based manufacturers and won a similar case in January.
For the whole Press Release, please see: Press release of Court ruling on Islion case.pdf
The electronic cigarette -- a gadget that looks like the real thing and delivers nicotine without smoke -- is established in China, and companies are taking aim at the U.S. market.
By Barbara Demick
April 25 2009
Reporting from Beijing — Hon Lik used to light up first thing in the morning. He smoked between lectures at the university where he studied Oriental medicine, between bites at lunch, in the lab where he researched ginseng health products. He'd usually burn through two packs by dusk and smoke a third over dinner and drinks with colleagues.
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BEIJING SBT RUYAN Technology & Development Co., Ltd (RUYAN) announced on February 23, 2009 that it has successfully asserted its intellectual property rights to the essential technology and design of the electronic cigarette in a recent legal proceeding in RUYAN lawsuit judgement.pdf )
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Established in 2003 as Beijing SBT Ruyan Technology & Development Co., Ltd, Ruyan is the original inventor and legitimate patent-holder for the atomization technology that allows electronic cigarettes, pipes and cigars to vaporize nicotine and non-nicotine solution-mixtures. Beginning in 2003, Ruyan completed applications to the Chinese Patent Office for the “Ruyan” brand of products. Ruyan’s patent system is comprehensive and has invention and utility patents at its core; most of Ruyan’s patents have been granted in
Moreover, unlike the exaggerated claims of numerous, illicit, copycat manufacturers of the electronic cigarette and its associated products, Ruyan has had extensive tests conducted by independent labs and research organizations to verify that its products do not contain harmful tobacco-related chemicals and are therefore safe for normal use. Over the last four years, several respected independent research institutions have conducted reviews of Ruyan electronic cigarette products, including The Institute of Radiology & Radiation Medicine of the Academy of Military Medical Science of China; The Tianjin Center for Disease Control & Prevention, The Chinese Center for Disease Control & Prevention, and Health New Zealand Ltd, headed by Dr. Murray Laugesen. In addition to these safety tests, BJ SBT has conducted over 40 product and components tests with an accredited PONY laboratory for every component used in Ruyan products. (RUYAN press release.pdf )
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As a result of the decision, e-Cig was required to pay compensation to Ruyan for damages, destroy all of its exiting stock of inventory and agree to never engage in the electronic cigarette business again. The ruling was the first of what Ruyan expects to be a series of such decisions as it has initiated similar actions against other illegal China-based manufacturers.
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MINNEAPOLIS – October 9, 2008 – Ruyan America, Inc., announced today that an infomercial featuring the company’s V-8 electronic cigarette will premiere next Monday, October 13, 2008, in 13 selected markets, which are Pittsburgh, Pa., Portland, Ore., Baltimore, Md., Cleveland, Ohio, Miami, Fla., San Diego, Calif., Hartford-New Haven, Conn., Indianapolis, Ind., Orlando, Fla., Sacramento, Calif., Denver, Colo. and St. Louis, Mo. It is expected that a nationwide roll-out of the program will begin shortly after this initial run, which is slated to conclude on Sunday, October 19, 2008.
The infomercial is a standard long form 28 and one-half minute program that introduces viewers to the Ruyan V-8 E-cigarette smoking substitute, a product that allows smokers to satisfy their desire for tobacco without producing second hand smoke and the 4,000 or so chemicals found in that smoke.
The infomercial features many individuals, smokers and non-smokers alike, who speak to the quality and usefulness of the product; both from the standpoint of it not producing an intrusive smoke or odor to offend non-smokers and of satisfying the urge for traditional cigarettes for smokers.
William Bartkowski, President of Ruyan America, Inc., stated, “The production of this show involved putting our unique product in the hands of many people in many walks of life. We were extremely pleased and to a certain extent humbled by the overwhelmingly positive response from smokers and non-smokers. We would encourage everyone who has the opportunity to take the time to view this program and become educated about this product and product category.”
The infomercial can be viewed in its entirety on the internet at www.nathanandjamesgroup.com. Viewers will be able to order and buy the product at that site under the same terms and conditions as offered in the infomercial. Nathan and James Group is based in Nashville, TN, and is the exclusive DRTV distributor of Ruyan products.
Ruyan America, Inc. is a U.S.-based joint venture partner of Ruyan Holdings Ltd. of Hong Kong. Ruyan America’s Chairman, Mr. Hon Lik, is the inventor and patent holder of the E-cigarette and the atomizing technology that is critical to it, the E-cigar and the E-pipe. These products, varieties of replacement cartridges and their accessories are designed, manufactured and sold for the cigarette alternative/smoking substitution market. They allow smokers to satisfy their cravings in places and situations where they otherwise cannot smoke by law, regulation or common courtesy. Ruyan is the only manufacturer of E-cigarette pursuant to Mr. Hon’s patents and Ruyan America is the only Company providing E-cigarettes, E-cigars, E-pipes, their cartridges and accessories to distributors and retailers in concert with safety test results, product liability insurance, detailed ingredient lists, documentation of proprietary intellectual property and the support of a $4 million Direct Response Television campaign. Additional information about the company and its products can be found at www.ruyanamerica.com.
Warning: be advised that nicotine is addictive. The Ruyan products have not been evaluated by the US FDA. They are not intended to be drug products that diagnose, treat, cure or mitigate any disease or condition. Do not use these products if you are under the age of 21; if you are a non-smoker, if you have a demonstrated allergy or sensitivity to nicotine or any combination of inhalants; or if you are pregnant or nursing.
