Skins Footwear Receives Allowance from U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for its Revolutionary Disruptive Footwear Technology
November 20 2006 - 8:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
NEW YORK, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Skins Inc. (OTC
Bulletin Board: SKNN), a developer of revolutionary footwear,
announced today that its patent application for their innovative
two-part, interchangeable footwear structure consisting of outer
collapsible "Skins" and an inner holistic, orthopedic support
section called the "Bone," has been allowed and approved by the
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. This allowance goes into effect
immediately with the patent pending status officially removed in
the coming three to four months, enabling Skins Inc. to take any
and all legal action against an infringing party or company. Mark
Klein, President and CEO of Skins Inc., said, "The allowance from
the U.S. Patent and Trademark office marks a major milestone for
Skins Inc. This legitimizes and protects our revolutionary footwear
and allows us to move forward with our long-term, intellectual
property strategy. We intend on continuing to strengthen our
position within the footwear industry. Our patents and cutting-edge
product design will be a cornerstone for future business as we look
to license our technology and enter new markets." In addition to
receiving this allowance for the Skins and Bones technology in the
United States, Skins Inc. also owns the patent and trademark
applications internationally for every country and territory the
Company intends on doing business in or with. Skins footwear is
slated for a full-scale launch into U.S. retailers for
Spring-Summer 2007. About Skins Inc. Skins Inc. created and is
continuing to develop an innovative two-part, interchangeable
footwear structure consisting of outer collapsible "Skins" and an
inner holistic orthopedic support section called the "Bone." The
design allows consumers to purchase one inner section, the Bone,
and numerous outer Skins, resulting in multiple style variations
from the same pair of quality Bones, always with the same feel and
fit no matter which Skin is being worn. Skins' objective is to
create a new attire concept that allows and encourages consumers to
frequently change their footwear, while experiencing equal comfort
in all designs of shoes. This uniquely positions the Skins concept
between footwear and apparel industries. For more information,
visit http://www.skinsfootwear.com/. Forward-Looking Statements
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forward- looking statements that are subject to risks and
uncertainties. Words such as "expects," "intends," "plans," "may,"
"could," "should," "anticipates," "likely," "believes," and words
of similar import also identify forward- looking statements.
Forward-looking statements are based on current facts and analyses
and other information that are based on forecasts of future
results, estimates of amounts not yet determined and assumptions of
management. Actual results may differ materially from those
currently anticipated due to a number of risks and uncertainties
beyond the reasonable control of the Company. These risks and
uncertainties include, without limitation, those detailed from time
to time in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission, and include, among others, its limited
operating history; lack of profits from operations; uncertain
ability to raise additional funds on acceptable terms or at all;
ability to successfully design, manufacture and commercialize its
proposed product; its reliance on one unproven and undeveloped
product type; rapidly changing consumer demands for footwear
products; unestablished brands; degree and nature of its
competition; ability to employ and retain qualified employees; and
limited trading market for its common stock. CONTACT: Skins Inc.
Ryan Mulhern, Investor Relations (866) 633-1060, Toll-free
DATASOURCE: Skins Inc. CONTACT: Ryan Mulhern, Investor Relations,
Skins Inc., 1-866-633-1060, Web site: http://www.skinsfootwear.com/
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