Apr 23

Bag-Time: QWSTION, Timbuk2, iWatchz, Phosphor, SwitchEasy

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QWSTION, Timbuk2, iWatchz, Phosphor, SwitchEasy

We are really excited to bring you a fantastic lineup of simple and tasteful laptop bags and time pieces.

We put together Timbuk2′s most professional line of bags (Command Messenger, Option Backpack, Wingman Weekender) with an urban flare.  All lightweight and made from the most durable materials on the planet, these bags are a great companion for travel and daily commutes.

QWSTION has done it again with an updated laptop Backpack and Office Bag that converts into a backpack. These bags are functional and beautiful.  Imported from Switzerland.

iWatchz and SwitchEasy offer two of the best iPod nano watch bands we could fine.  Turn your iPod nano into a watch instantly with the Q Series and Ticker!

Phosphor watches take the Amazon Kindle E-Ink technology to another level.  These time pieces are perfect for any occasion and are even water resistant.  What we love is that they simply tell time.

Last but not least is the Nooka Yogurt by Karim Rashid. We are a huge fan of things made clear.  Another elegant and super simple watch.

Apr 21

Slimmy: Retail Ready

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We are very pleased to announce that Slimmy is retail ready.  We updated the packaging, are adding exciting new slim wallets and created a portal to make it easy for retailers to place orders online.  While not every retailer that signs up will be approved, we are excited to get Slimmy in new channels and have uncovered some fairly unconventional opportunities already.  If you are a customer and know retailers who might be a good fit, please let us know!  If you are retailer and are interested in getting approved, please click here.

Please note that we are taking orders now for delivery at the end of May.

Apr 20

Koyono Sues Fashion Giant 7 for All Mankind (A VF Corp. Brand) for Trademark Infringement

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Koyono seeks to prevent 7 for All Mankind from infringing on Koyono’s registered Slimmy® trademark in conjunction with a premium line of 7 for All Mankind jeans.

Cleveland, Ohio, April 20, 2011 – Koyono Company announced that it has filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio (Court Case Number: 3:11-cv-00047-TMR) against 7 for All Mankind, LLC, a VF Corporation brand. Koyono seeks to prevent 7 for All Mankind from infringing on Koyono’s registered Slimmy® trademark in conjunction with a premium line of 7 for All Mankind jeans.

Koyono obtained the Slimmy® trademark in 2005 after selling the company’s popular Slimmy® products for several years. Koyono’s original filing for the trademark dates to July, 12th 2004 and Koyono has been using the Slimmy® mark since 2003.

“We made a good faith attempt to amicably settle this matter without the need for a lawsuit, but our communications with 7 for All Mankind were never answered. This is a regrettable development. Koyono is a small company and we really do not like conflict, especially with a Goliath like VF Corporation,” said Jay Yoo, president of Koyono. “If they made a diet drink, that would be one thing; but it is quite another for them to be using our trademark without our permission on clothing so closely associated with our line of Slimmy accessories (wallets, business card cases, etc.).”

“7 for All Mankind and Koyono are targeting the same Internet savvy, fashion conscious consumers and, therefore, there is a real likelihood of confusion in the marketplace,” Yoo concluded.

With its lawsuit, Koyono is seeking injunctive relief and punitive damages to prevent 7 for All Mankind from copying Koyono’s Slimmy® trademark. For more information on the Koyono Slimmy® product line, please visit www.koyono.com and www.superslimmy.com.

About Koyono Co.

Koyono is a purveyor of apparel and accessories that unify technology and fashion for fluid living on-the-go. Koyono markets products through on-line stores at Koyono.com, Amazon.com, and SuperSlimmy.com. In 2006, Koyono received worldwide recognition for being one of the first designers of iPod® enabled clothing. Koyono is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.

Koyono® and Slimmy® are registered trademarks of Koyono Co. in the United States. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners.

Press Contact: Jay Yoo | press@koyono.com | 216-373-2659

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