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Here we go again. I stand very firm in my advice about staying away from ALL gas additive Network Marketing companies.

First, you had BioPerformance being shut down by the Texas AG, then Fuel Freedom International gets investigated by the Florida AG, now it's Ethos-FR with patent problems.

ovBlogger posted this letter from 4-E Corp about Ethos-FR:

In the late 80’s and early 90’s the original inventor of the now-Ethos product, was tricked by the original patent holder who patented the original product formulation without the inventor’s knowledge or authority at that time.

Enrique De Vilmorin was commissioned to bring the original formulation to market, but was thwarted at each turn by the group holding the patent. This resulted in a parting of ways as follows: the inventor of the original and now umpteenth generation of that formula and Enrique have moved on, with the consent of the US court system.

There is no doubt that the original formula still exists and is yes patent protected for at least 11 months still, and yes if Ethos even wanted it, (which they don’t) they could sell it. Here is where it is important to know some real facts and things to consider. The gentleman (now in his eighties) who indeed invented the original product is presently part of the Ethos Environmental R&D team and continues to improve Ethos FR. He has made his choice to have HIS product represented by Enrique, and what a smart choice as the success and results speak clearly for themselves. NO one in this camp cares about the original formulation, as it is obsolete and delivered mediocre results in its best day. This fact was to be announced later. More importantly, two additional patents are being prepared now, to be submitted to the US patent office. As for the “original” patent that was not renewed, it was because the formulation is outdated and of little use to Ethos or the consumer, so it was decided not to be renewed.

Who would we want to team up with: the inventor who controls the newer, improved product or a company looking for a free ride with an outdated product being sold by an unprofessional MLM marketer.

If we may use this analogy: “its like driving in the Indy 500 and after 100 laps, like any good team the tires are changed, only to have another team put those used-up tires on their car and expect to be in the race.” In short, please do not be fooled by a jealous coat-tail rider attempting to steal your dreams. In the end it will still come out.

The results in the field of late, and the millions of miles tested with Ethos, speak for itself and during that ten year period, Ethos Environmental has never been challenged on any front.

WE would like to make this very clear to all: Ethos Environmental owns and controls the product you are using and selling! There is NO issue with some old patent or patent number that you need to be concerned about, at all.