Jirui Technology Ranked Among Top 10 International Patent Applicants
On February 11, 2015, the National Intellectual Property Administration released the top ten rankings of domestic enterprises for PCT international patent applications in 2014. Huizhou Jirui Technology Co., Ltd. (referred to as Jirui Technology) ranked 10th in international patent applications, becoming the only electronic cigarette company on the list.
Image: The National Intellectual Property Administration announces Jirui Technology's entry into the top ten international patent applicants in 2014
Jirui Technology's entry into the list marks the first time an electronic cigarette company has made it into the top ten for patent applications. The list includes major state-owned enterprises like State Grid, internet giants like Tencent and 360, as well as technology leaders like Huawei and ZTE, which have long been involved in technological innovation. Jirui Technology's ability to stand alongside them is due to its continuous emphasis on innovation and investment.
Image: The top ten enterprises for PCT international patent applications by domestic companies announced by the National Intellectual Property Administration in 2014
As a rising star in patent applications, Jirui Technology represents innovation in the electronic cigarette industry both in China and globally. By the end of 2014, Jirui Technology had applied for over 2,000 domestic and international patents related to electronic cigarette atomization devices and structural designs. Its invention patents have been adopted by several internationally renowned electronic cigarette brands and distributors, and its patent layout in the electronic cigarette field is absolutely leading domestically.
Additionally, Jirui Technology submitted its IPO prospectus to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on November 14, 2014, becoming the first Chinese electronic cigarette company to go public in the U.S. If successful, it will become the first listed electronic cigarette company in China. Jirui Technology has also pioneered a new business model in Chinese manufacturing—the DOM model.
