Kaival Brands (OTCQB: KAVL): Bidi® Vapor Secures Intellectual Property Protections in China
Protections add to Bidi® Vapor's global intellectual property portfolio, which also includes the U.S., E.U., and Australian markets
GRANT, Fla., July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Kaival Brands Innovations Group, Inc. (OTCQB: KAVL) ("Kaival Brands," the "Company," or "we"), the exclusive global distributor of products manufactured by Bidi Vapor, LLC ("Bidi Vapor"), today announced that Bidi Vapor has been granted two copyright protections and two patents by China.
The first patent, China Patent No. 202020067263.5, is a utility model patent, and relates to the nozzle components of the Bidi Stick. The nozzle components play an integral role in delivering a more consistent experience than other products on the market. The second patent, China Patent No. 202030052391.8, is a design patent that covers the entire Bidi® Stick product. Bidi Vapor has also secured copyrights for both the Bidi® Stick and Bidi® Cares names. These copyrights add another layer of authentication, with a unique label now on every Bidi® Stick product.
The vape product category in China is potentially enormous. Statista Data projects the China combustible cigarette market to top $220B in 20211. Vape products are quickly gaining market share in China and if a mere 10% of combustible cigarette smokers transition to vape, China would be a $22B vape market opportunity. To put that in context, Grandview Research anticipates the US vape market to reach $7.4B in 20212.
"The copyright and patent protection representations received from China are the first step in our planned journey to introducing the Bidi® Stick into one of the world's largest markets for vape products, China. I look forward to advising the Company in my role as a board member in interfacing with potential distribution partners in China" said George Chuang, independent director, Kaival Brands.
Recently, the Chinese government has significantly elevated their oversight in the market and is exceptionally focused on consumer protection. Given Kaival's position as industry standard-bearer in regards to compliance, youth access prevention, and overall product offering integrity, China's new regulatory efforts are very much welcomed by Kaival, as the Company welcomes federal regulatory scrutiny and enforcement in general.
"Receiving two patents from China, along with copyright protections, should enhance our efforts to more effectively eliminate counterfeit players from the market, and being afforded these protections within a difficult market further validates our best-in-class product lineup" says Niraj Patel, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Kaival Brands and Bidi Vapor. "Both Bidi Vapor and Kaival Brands are adamant about exceeding compliance standards in every global market, and as such our products are intended exclusively for adults 21 and over.
Mr. Patel went on, "These patent and copyright protections significantly bolster our global intellectual property protection portfolio – we now have intellectual property protections in the United States, European Union, Australia, and China. We believe this puts us in a strong position to pursue new global markets that we have already received regulatory approval to enter."
Added Eric Mosser, Chief Operating Officer of Kaival Brands, "These new Chinese patents and copyrights reflect another global market recognizing our efforts, which will support our goal of remaining best-in-class."
Mr. Patel, the Company's President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chief Financial Officer, owns and controls Bidi Vapor. As a result, Bidi Vapor and the Company are considered under common control and Bidi Vapor is considered a related party.
Bidi Vapor's founding mission is to provide recreational, non-combusted alternatives to adult cigarette smokers. Both Kaival Brands and Bidi Vapor are vehemently opposed to all illegal underage tobacco use, including ENDS use, by minors. We are committed to preventing youth use of ENDS, responsibly marketing to adult tobacco users 21 and over, working with law abiding retailers and distributors, and complying with all federal and state laws and taxes applicable to the distribution of the BIDI®️ Stick and the BIDI®️ Pouch including, but not limited to, the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act ("TCA"), the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act ("FDCA"), and the Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking ("PACT") Act. We are further committed to developing science to support the continued marketing of our products as appropriate for the protection of the public health and engaging with state and federal authorities to promote enforcement and the removal of counterfeit, non-compliant and youth-targeting ENDS products from the market.
ABOUT BIDI VAPOR
Based in Melbourne, Florida, Bidi Vapor maintains a commitment to responsible marketing, supporting age-verification standards and sustainability through its BIDI® Cares recycling program. The Company's premiere device, the BIDI® Stick, is a premium product made with medical-grade components, a UL-certified battery, and technology designed to deliver a consistent vaping experience for adults 21 and over. Bidi Vapor is also adamant about strict compliance with all federal, state, and local guidelines and regulations. At Bidi Vapor, innovation is key to our mission, with the BIDI® Stick promoting environmental sustainability, while providing a unique vaping experience to adult smokers.
For more information, visit www.bidivapor.com.
ABOUT KAIVAL BRANDS
Based in Grant, Florida, Kaival Brands is a company focused on growing and incubating innovative and profitable products into mature and dominant brands in their respective markets. Our vision is to develop internally, acquire, own, or exclusively distribute these innovative products and grow each into dominant market-share brands with superior quality and recognizable innovation. Kaival Brands is the exclusive global distributor of all products manufactured by Bidi Vapor.
Learn more about Kaival Brands Innovations Group, Inc., at www.kaivalbrands.com.
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