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  • alex_y
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    March 11, 2011 at 12:27 am
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    in reply to: Share this mat towel to you guys #8431

    Thank you again for going deeper into this conversation with us. Yes, protecting patents is a lot of work. One of things that actually helps us keep our patents is to show that we are actively trying to protect them.

    Continued success on your forum!

    Om Shanti.

    alex_y
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    March 10, 2011 at 8:58 pm
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    in reply to: Share this mat towel to you guys #8428

    Hi Robert,

    I appreciate your reply and your questions.

    Here are our patent numbers, they are public documents (http://www.uspto.gov/). I can also send pdf’s to you via email if you like.

    #6,961,969
    #7,069,607
    #7,137,157

    What is specifically patented is the textile we developed, this is why any product of this sort cannot legally be produced and/or sold within the US and other countries we hold patents in. Additionally, the word “SKIDLESS®” is a registered trademark of the product yogitoes produces. Yogiearth is also infringing on this trademark.

    Regarding Yogiearth, our patent lawyers are currently in contact with them.

    Shanti,
    Alex

    alex_y
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    March 10, 2011 at 2:18 am
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    in reply to: Share this mat towel to you guys #8425

    Hi. I am writing from yogitoes and wanted to offer some information in regards to the comments in this thread…

    The Yogiearth towel that is mentioned, along other towels that are backed with nubs, are illegal products. yogitoes has worked very hard and invested a lot of money and time to develop a product (SKIDLESS®) that the yoga community has embraced. These products are protected with patents and registered trademarks. The Yogiearth towel, and others like it, are being produced in China by a company that is knowingly infringing on our US patents (so much for the yogic concepts of Satya and Asteya). Shipping to and selling this merchandise within the US is illegal.

    Here are a few main differences between our product and the ones produced in China:
    – We use dyes that are AZO, lead and heavy metal free – in the fabric and packaging.
    – Factories we work with, along with their sub-contactors, meet Global compliant standards in regard to safety, working conditions, fair wages, etc.
    – We use recycled paper in our packaging.
    – Sometimes PVC is used instead of silicone nubs. Silicone is eco-friendly, PVC is not.
    – We donate a percentage of sales to charity.

    As a business we try our best to operate with integrity – practicing yoga on and off the mat – running our business as close as we can to yogic principles.

    Regarding slipping on your SKIDLESS®, you may find a tip sheet on our Facebook page in the “Notes” section.

    Shanti.

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