Here's an overview of the SFIO patents so we're all up to speed. The patent for their REAL e-cig is titled SMOKING DEVICE, CHARGING MEANS AND METHOD OF USING IT US patent pending (patent application) www.patentstorm.us/applications/20100307518/fulltext.html US Patent # 20100307518 Patent filed with WIPO (international patent organization) www.wipo.int/pctdb/en/fetch.jsp?SEARCH_IA=IB2008051871&DBSELECT=PCT&C=10&TOTAL=2&IDB=0&TYPE_FIELD=256&SERVER_TYPE=19-10&QUERY=%28ET%2FSmoking+AND+ET%2Fdevice%2C+AND+ET%2Fcharging+AND+ET%2Fmeans+AND+ET%2Fmethod+AND+ET%2Fof+AND+ET%2Fusing+AND+ET%2Fit%29+&ELEMENT_SET=B&START=1&SORT=41324666-KEY&RESULT=1&DISP=25&FORM=SEP-0%2FHITNUM%2CB-ENG%2CDP%2CMC%2CAN%2CPA%2CABSUM-ENG&IDOC=2016336&IA=IB2008051871&LANG=ENG&DISPLAY=DESC WO/2008/139411 WIPO helps applicants apply their patents in specific countries in phases: www.wipo.int/pctdb/en/fetch.jsp?SEARCH_IA=IB2008051871&DBSELECT=PCT&ABIMAGE=20112008%2FIB2008051871_20112008_gz_en.x4&C=10&TOTAL=2&IDB=0&TYPE_FIELD=256&SERVER_TYPE=19-10&QUERY=%28ET%2FSmoking+AND+ET%2Fdevice%2C+AND+ET%2Fcharging+AND+ET%2Fmeans+AND+ET%2Fmethod+AND+ET%2Fof+AND+ET%2Fusing+AND+ET%2Fit%29+&ELEMENT_SET=B&START=1&SORT=41324666-KEY&RESULT=1&DISP=25&FORM=SEP-0%2FHITNUM%2CB-ENG%2CDP%2CMC%2CAN%2CPA%2CABSUM-ENG&IDOC=2016336&IA=IB2008051871&LANG=ENG&DISPLAY=NATIONAL SFIO National Phases The patent which is due to be granted very soon is with the European Patent Register: https://register.epo.org/espacenet/application?number=EP08738110&tab=main This patent will be good for over a dozen countries in Europe and is assigned to SFIO. The fees for patent grant have been paid a few days ago and the Register has stated their intention to grant it. My evaluation of the patent/product after having read through it: http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=62080999