After the Ferrero (Tic Tac), Lutti (Arlequin) and Coca-Cola affair, it is now the vape equipment market that is affected by intellectual property infringement. Indeed, after having announced its kit “Aurora”, a shop received a firm letter of reminder to order from the American company Zippo which does not like to see the design of its famous lighter being copied and especially sold. without authorization.
STILL A VIOLATION OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY!
It's starting to do a lot, and it's probably not over. Some vape makers allow themselves to deliberately infringe the intellectual property of big companies and it ends up showing. After the case Ferrero (Tic-Tac Juice), Coca-Cola, Chupa Chups and Lutti (Arlequin) this time it is Zippo who attacked Vaporesso which was about to launch its "Aurora" kit copying the design and mechanism of the famous lighters. In a letter to David Alga from " Bodyrock Products“, Zippo steps up to the plate and explains to this seller that the“ Aurora ”box is subject to intellectual property infringement:
« Dear Mr. Alga,
I am the Director of Legal Services for the Zippo company. Recently, Zippo discovered that your Bodyrock, LLC (“Bodyrock”) store offers a Vaporesso “Aurora Lighter Kit” product for sale in multiple colorways that utilize the Zippo-protected “flip-top” shape and system. I am writing to warn you that the fact of using this process infringes the intellectual property rights of Zippo, and that out of respect, Bodyrock must offer this product. As an informed user, know that Zippo has been manufacturing lighters for over 80 years. Over time, Zippo has made significant investments in its brand with good will. Accordingly, the word "ZIPPO" and the "ZIPPO" lighters are the full intellectual property of Zippo. The company has extensive brand rights around the world based on its international branding, distinct iconic shape and unique system. Zippo is a registered trademark. »
Following this, the shop " Bodyrock Products »Seems to have removed the product from its catalog, however, Chinese shops and some French shops continue to offer the« Aurora »kit at their own risk.
