In
the early part of 1996, Sabinsa pioneered the
concept of enhancing the bioavailability of
nutritional /dietary supplements with the introduction
of BioPerine®.
Many of you have embraced the use of BioPerine®
(Black pepper extract) and included it into
your formulations. In 1998, we introduced a
novel and previously unknown use for Coleus
forskohlii (ForsLean®)
for promotion of lean body mass in weight management.
The response to this product has been overwhelming.
We thank you for your support in the use of
these products.
Encouraged by the
Nutritional industry, Sabinsa continues to invest
in research on these products and continues
to cover the usage of BioPerine®
and ForsLean®
with additional U.S., European and International
patents.
From 1996 until
today, many companies have taken our science
(and our Intellectual Property), and ascribed
it to generic material in their formulas. Such
activities continue in light of our open efforts
to educate these companies, and the industry,
on intellectual property rights and patent infringement.
It is against this background that Sabinsa made
the decision to seek legal protection and remedies
for our intellectual property and patent rights.
At no time have
we intended to harass the industry that provides
the very basis of our existence. Again, it is
the few companies that continue to ignore the
property rights of others, that infringe on
intellectual property without regard to the
owners, that Sabinsa has decided to take legal
action against those who violate the law to protect our rights.
In the months and
years ahead, Sabinsa’s commitment to the
innovation of new products will continue, and
we seek your understanding of the legal path
we may be compelled to follow at times to protect
our intellectual property rights.
With Best Wishes,
Sincerely,
Dr. Muhammed
Majeed
Founder
Sabinsa Corporation |
