Company Issues Nearly a Dozen Cease-and-Desist Orders Nationwide
OGIO has issued more than a dozen cease-and- desist letters to golf retailers and bag manufacturers throughout the US that are infringing on the company’s patented Woode organization technology. The action was announced today by Company Chief Operations Officer Gary Bowen.
OGIO’s Woode Club Management System was issued patent number 6,877,604 B2 on April 12, 2005. The Woode organizing top consists of a stadium-style profile for wood containment, and egg-crate-inspired cradles for irons, to facilitate easy access and protect gear in transit. OGIO’s patented Putter Port – which elevates putters in plain sight amidst taller gear – is incorporated into the patented Woode top as well.
The cease-and-desist orders have been issued throughout the past six weeks and forewarn U.S. retailers and manufacturers to discontinue the sale of bags incorporating OGIO’s Woode top technology.
"OGIO invests a substantial percentage of its resources to research and development of new material applications, tooling, testing and designs," explains Bowen. "We are devoted to remaining the industry leader in bag technology and as such, we will we aggressively protect our intellectual property to the fullest measure by pursuing those who are insensitive to patent ethics."
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ABOUT OGIO
OGIO International, Inc. is an award-winning global leader in gear bag design and is recognized for its athlete-specific inspired products. The privately held Utah company, founded in 1987, distributes products both nationally and internationally under the OGIO brand name, and operates an original equipment manufacturer division to produce gear bags for other internationally known brands. In 2004, OGIO’s design team received the coveted Business Week IDEA Award for design excellence. Team OGIO – the company’s sponsored team of professional and amateur athletes – consists of some of the world’s most celebrated names in motocross, snowboarding, skateboarding, BMX racing, and other pursuits. The brand’s collection includes an extensive line of athlete-designed golf bags; back packs; snow, skate and surf packs; school packs; motocross bags; messenger bags; and other active gear. For more information, visit www.ogio.com.
INTERVIEW AVAILABILITY
OGIO President David Wunderli is available to comment on OGIO’s international patent protection measures. To schedule an interview or to obtain samples of OGIO products featuring these patented designs, please contact Kelly M. Mooney / This Just In, Inc. at 801.474.3824 or Kelly@tji-inc.com
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