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`Fontem Ventures B.V. Announces Settlement and Licence
`Agreement with Nicoventures Holdings Limited in
`Relation to E-Vapour Technology Patents
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`holdings-limited-in-relation-to-e-vapour-technology-patents-571627121.html
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`AMSTERDAM, March 10, 2016 /PRNewswire/
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`Fontem Ventures, owner of market leading e-cigarette brand blu, today announces that it
`has reached a settlement and licence agreement with Nicoventures Holdings Limited.
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`The agreement ends proceedings between the parties in Germany and the European Patent
`Office in relation to certain of Fontem's e-vapour technology patents.
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`Under the terms of the agreement, Fontem Ventures has granted Nicoventures Holdings
`Limited a non-exclusive licence to exploit certain e-vapour technology patents in
`consideration for a settlement payment. The remaining terms of the agreement are
`confidential.
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`About Fontem Ventures
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`Fontem Ventures is the owner of blu, a leading e-cigarette brand in the United States and
`the United Kingdom. Headquartered in the Netherlands, and present on two continents,
`Fontem Ventures is an innovative consumer goods company, founded in 2012, committed
`to developing a portfolio of products that meet consumer needs, including the highest
`quality electronic vaping products.
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`SOURCE Fontem Ventures B.V.
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`Fontem Ventures B.V. Announces Settlement Agreement
`with Spark Industries LLC in Relation to E-Vapour
`Technology Patents
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`PRN prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/fontem-ventures-bv-announces-settlement-agreement-with-spark-industries-llc-in-
`relation-to-e-vapour-technology-patents-566523251.html
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`AMSTERDAM, January26, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
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`Fontem Ventures, owner of market leading e-cigarette brand blu, today announcesthatis
`has reached a settlement agreement with Spark Industries, the U.S. based ownerof Cig20
`and Vapage brand vapor products, that resolves ongoinglitigation in the USA.
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`The settlement ends anotherof eight patent infringementcases originally brought by
`Fontem Ventures and Fontem Holdings 1 in March 2014 in the United States District Court
`for the Central District of California in relation to e-vapour technology.
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`Underthe termsof the settlement, Fontem Ventures has granted Spark Industries a non-
`exclusive royalty-bearing global licence under the patents asserted in thelitigation and
`certain other e-vapour technology related patents. The remaining settlement terms are
`confidential.
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`About Fontem Ventures
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`Fontem Venturesis the ownerof blu, a leading e-cigarette brand in the United States and
`the United Kingdom. Headquartered in the Netherlands, and present on two continents,
`Fontem Ventures is an innovative consumer goods company, founded in 2012, committed
`to developing a portfolio of products that meet consumerneeds,including the highest
`quality electronic vaping products.
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`About Spark Industries
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`Spark Industries LLC is the U.S. based owner of Cig20 and Vapage brand vapor products.
`Foundedin 2002 as a consumer product development company, Spark launchedits e-
`cigarette brand Cig20 in 2009.
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`SOURCEFontem Ventures B.V.
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`Fontem Ventures B.V. Announces Settlement Agreement
`With Electronic Cigarettes International Group, Ltd., in
`Relation to E-Vapour Technology Patents
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`PRN prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/fontem-ventures-bv-announces-settlement-agreement-with-electronic-cigarettes-
`international-group-Itd-in-relation-to-e-vapour-technology-patents-56434 7051 .html
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`AMSTERDAM, January6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
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`Fontem Ventures, owner of market leading e-cigarette brand blu, today announcesthatit
`has reached a settlement agreement with Electronic Cigarettes International Group,Ltd.,
`that resolves ongoinglitigation in the USA.
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`The settlement ends anotherof eight patent infringementcases originally brought by
`Fontem Ventures and Fontem Holdings 1 in March 2014 in the United States District Court
`for the Central District of California in relation to e-vapour technology.
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`Underthe termsof the settlement, Fontem Ventures has granted Electronic Cigarettes
`International Group, Ltd., a non-exclusive royalty-bearing global licence under the patents
`asserted in the litigation and certain other e-vapour technology related patents. The
`remaining settlement terms are confidential.
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`About Fontem Ventures
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`Fontem Venturesis the ownerof blu, a leading e-cigarette brand in the United States and
`the United Kingdom. Headquartered in the Netherlands, and present on two continents,
`Fontem Ventures is an innovative consumer goods company, founded in 2012, committed
`to developing a portfolio of products that meet consumerneeds,including the highest
`quality electronic vaping products.
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`About Electronic Cigarettes International Group, Ltd.,
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`Electronic Cigarettes International Group (ECIG) is dedicated to providing a compelling
`alternative to traditional cigarettes for the more than onebillion current smokers around
`the world. ECIG offers consumersa full product portfolio that incorporates product quality
`and the latest technology. The company's website is http://www.ecig.co
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`Fontem Ventures B.V. and Vapor Corp. Announce
`Settlement Agreementin Relation to E-Vapour
`Technology Patents
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`@ prnewswire.com/news-releases/fontem-ventures-bv-and-vapor-corp-announce-settlement-agreement-in-relation-to-e-
`vapour-technology-patents-562908191.html
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`AMSTERDAM, December18, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
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`Fontem Ventures, owner of market leading e-cigarette brand blu, and Vapor Corp., a U.S.
`baseddistributor and retailer of vaporizers and e-liquids, today announced they have
`reached a settlement agreement that resolves ongoinglitigation in the USA.
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`The settlement ends anotherof eight patent infringementcases originally brought by
`Fontem Ventures and Fontem Holdings 1 in March 2014 in the United States District Court
`for the Central District of California in relation to e-vapour technology.
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`Underthe termsof the settlement, Fontem Ventures has granted Vapor Corp. a non-
`exclusive royalty-bearing global licence under the patents asserted in thelitigation and
`certain other e-vapour technology related patents. The remaining settlement terms are
`confidential.
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`About Fontem Ventures
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`Fontem Venturesis the ownerof blu, a leading e-cigarette brand in the United States and
`the United Kingdom. Headquartered in the Netherlands, and present on two continents,
`Fontem Ventures is an innovative consumer goods company, founded in 2012, committed
`to developing a portfolio of products that meet consumerneeds,including the highest
`quality electronic vaping products.
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`About Vapor
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`Vapor Corp., a NASDAQ company, (NASDAQ symbols: VPCO and VPCOU)is a U.S. based
`distributor and retailer of vaporizers and e-liquids. Vapor Corp. has a streamlined supply
`chain, marketing strategies and widedistribution capabilities to deliver its products. The
`Company's brands include VaporX®), Krave®), Hookah Stix® and Vaporin™and are
`distributed to retail stores throughout the U.S. and Canada. The Companysells direct to
`consumervia e-commerce and Company-ownedbrick-and-mortarretail locations operating
`under "The Vape Store" brand.
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`Fontem Ventures B.V. and NJOY, Inc. Announce
`Settlement Agreement In Relation to E-Vapour
`Technology Patents
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`(@) prnewswire.com/news-releases/fontem-ventures-bv-and-njoy-inc-announce-settlement-agreement-in-relation-to-e-
`vapour-technology-patents-550501981.html
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`AMSTERDAM, November 16, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
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`Fontem Ventures, owner of market leading e-cigarette brand blu, and NJOY Inc., an
`independente-cigarette manufacturer, today announced they have reached a global
`settlement agreement that resolves ongoinglitigation in the USA and Germany.
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`The settlement ends one of eight patent infringementcasesoriginally brought by Fontem
`Ventures and Fontem Holdings 1 in March 2014 in the United States District Court for the
`Central District of California in relation to e-vapour technology.
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`Underthe termsof the settlement, Fontem Ventures has granted NJOY,Inc. andits
`affiliates a non-exclusive royalty-bearing global licence under the patents-in-suit and
`certain other vapour technology related patents. The remaining settlement terms are
`confidential.
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`About Fontem Ventures
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`Fontem Venturesis the ownerof blu, a leading e-cigarette brand in the United States and
`the United Kingdom. Headquartered in the Netherlands, and present on two continents,
`Fontem Ventures is an innovative consumer goods company, founded in 2012, committed
`to developing a portfolio of products that meet consumerneeds,including the highest
`quality electronic vaping products.
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`About NJOY,Inc.
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`NJOY,Inc. is the largest independent e-cigarette and vaping company in the USA. NJOYis
`the only major vaping companyto offer products acrossall form factors; disposable and
`rechargeable "e-cigalikes", "open system" e-liquids and vaping devices, and advanced
`"closed system"e-liquids, and across all major channels of distribution; conveniencestores,
`drug stores, mass merchandisers, vape shops, and on-line. The companyprioritises R&D in
`order to develop its innovative new products. NJOY's mission is to end smoking-related
`death and disease by offering preferred alternatives to adult smokers and vapers aroundthe
`world.
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`Fontem Ventures B.V. and Ballantyne Brands LLC
`Announce Settlement AgreementIn Relation to E-Vapour
`Technology Patents
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`@ prnewswire.com/news-releases/fontem-ventures-bv-and-ballantyne-brands-llc-announce-settlement-agreement-in-
`relation-to-e-vapour-technology-patents-566522921.html
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`AMSTERDAM, January26, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
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`Fontem Ventures, owner of market leading e-cigarette brand blu, and Ballantyne Brands, a
`U.S. based distributor and ownerof the Mistic and HAUS brandsof personal vaporizers and
`e-liquids, today announcedthey have reached a settlement agreementthat resolves ongoing
`litigation in the USA.
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`The settlement ends anotherof eight patent infringementcases originally brought by
`Fontem Ventures and Fontem Holdings 1 in March 2014 in the United States District Court
`for the Central District of California in relation to e-vapour technology.
`
`Underthe terms of the settlement, Fontem Ventures has granted Ballantyne Brands a non-
`exclusive royalty-bearing global licence underthe patents asserted in thelitigation and
`certain other e-vapour technology related patents. The remaining settlement terms are
`confidential.
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`About Fontem Ventures
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`Fontem Venturesis the ownerof blu, a leading e-cigarette brand in the United States and
`the United Kingdom. Headquartered in the Netherlands, and present on two continents,
`Fontem Ventures is an innovative consumer goods company, founded in 2012, committed
`to developing a portfolio of products that meet consumer needs, including the highest
`quality electronic vaping products.
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`About Ballantyne Brands
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`Ballantyne Brands is an independent manufacturer of high-quality vapor products,
`primarily sold through brick-and-mortarretail channels. The company's Mistic brand of
`rechargeable and non-rechargeable e-cigarettes, including the Mistic Bridge™, as well as its
`HAUS™line of vapor products, such as the HAUS™Personal Vaporizer by Mistic, HAUS™
`e-liquids, HAUSCraft Collection, and Unbroken e-liquids are sold in 70,000 retail outlets
`and wholesalers across the U.S.
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`Fontem Ventures B.V. and VMR Products, LLC, Announce
`Settlement Agreement In Relation to E-Vapour
`Technology Patents
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`to-e-vapour-technology-patents-5 7458 1541.html
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`AMSTERDAM, April 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
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`Fontem Ventures, owner of marketleading e-cigarette brand blu, and VMR Products, LLC, a
`U.S. based distributor andretailer of vaporizers and e-liquids, today announcedthey have
`reached a settlement agreement that resolves ongoinglitigation in the USA.
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`The settlement endsthelast of eight patent infringementcasesoriginally brought by
`Fontem Ventures and Fontem Holdings 1 in March 2014 in the United States District Court
`for the Central District of California in relation to e-vapour technology.
`
`Underthe termsof the settlement, Fontem Ventures has granted VMR Products, LLC a
`non-exclusive royalty-bearing licence under the patents asserted in thelitigation and certain
`other e-vapour technology related patents. The remaining settlement termsare confidential.
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`About Fontem Ventures*
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`Fontem Venturesis the ownerof blu, a leading e-cigarette brand in the United States and
`the United Kingdom. Headquartered in the Netherlands, and present on two continents,
`Fontem Venturesis an innovative consumer goods company, founded in 2012, committed
`to developing a portfolio of products that meet consumer needs,including the highest
`quality electronic vaping products.
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`About VMR*
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`Founded in 2009, VMR Productsis a global force in the vapor products industry. The
`company's flagship brands; V2®, V2 Pro®, Vapour2™, and Vapor Couture™, are sold in
`many countries. VMRdesigns, produces, distributes and supports an expanding catalog of
`quality products, and is an OEM manufacturerfor a longlist of private-label brands,
`including Zig-Zag®, OCB®, ECG®, and QuickDraw®). VMR is the only electronic cigarette
`company to employ a vertically integrated business model, managingits entire productlife
`cycle to ensure the highest commitment to quality control and customerservice.
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`V2.com®, is the world's highest volumeonlineretailer of electronic cigarettes and personal
`vaporizers, and has maintainedthis position since 2011. The company hasdistinguished
`itself as an industry leader with its ever-expanding product lines, powerful vapor production
`and greattaste.
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`*The information provided in "About Fontem Ventures” and "About VMR"is mace solely by
`each respective party without review or confirmation as to accuracy by the other party.
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