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Thanks. Blessings","author_name":"W Kim Colich","votes":0,"created_at":"2025-05-26T07:12:05Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/powerbox.technology#question-308596","answers":[{"id":308606,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:308606","answer":"Hello W Kim! Thanks for your interest in our company. Since this question was answered earlier I am just going to reference to the previous answer: \"We are currently starting the process for IP including filing a patent for the PowerBlock architecture and trademarks for both the EMP and PowerBlock. Since we have been very busy with fundraising, plus the IP process has considerable legal costs, we decided to delay the process to obtain the patent and trademarks.\" Let me know if you have any follow ups about this. Thanks!","author_name":"Oscar Azofeifa Castillo","votes":0,"created_at":"2025-05-26T16:25:30Z"}]},{"id":305234,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:305234","question":"Hello. Is there any intellectual property being sought or already obtained for any of the software or hardware involved in the Power Box technology? Sorry if it is listed in the information, I looked but could not find it. I am excited about what you are trying to achieve and excited for updates from the pilot locations. Thank you.","author_name":"Sam A","votes":0,"created_at":"2025-04-02T19:37:41Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/powerbox.technology#question-305234","answers":[{"id":305312,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:305312","answer":"Hello Sam! Thanks so much for your investment and for this question. We are currently starting the process for IP including filing a patent for the PowerBlock architecture and trademarks for both the EMP and PowerBlock. Since we have been very busy with fundraising, plus the IP process has considerable legal costs, we decided to delay the process to obtain the patent and trademarks. Please let me know if this answer your questions or if you have any other questions. Always happy to clarify anything about our company! Thanks again, your support keeps us going strong!","author_name":"Oscar Azofeifa Castillo","votes":1,"created_at":"2025-04-03T19:24:52Z"}]}],"faq":[{"question":"Hello. Is there any intellectual property being sought or already obtained for any of the software or hardware involved in the Power Box technology? Sorry if it is listed in the information, I looked but could not find it. I am excited about what you are trying to achieve and ...","answer":"Hello Sam! Thanks so much for your investment and for this question. We are currently starting the process for IP including filing a patent for the PowerBlock architecture and trademarks for both the EMP and PowerBlock. Since we have been very busy with fundraising, plus the IP process has considerable legal costs, we decided to delay the process to obtain the patent and trademarks. Please let me know if this answer your questions or if you have any other questions. Always happy to clarify an..."},{"question":"Hi Oscar, can you tell us a bit about the company's IP Portfolio? Thanks. Blessings","answer":"Hello W Kim! Thanks for your interest in our company. Since this question was answered earlier I am just going to reference to the previous answer: \"We are currently starting the process for IP including filing a patent for the PowerBlock architecture and trademarks for both the EMP and PowerBlock. Since we have been very busy with fundraising, plus the IP process has considerable legal costs, we decided to delay the process to obtain the patent and trademarks.\" Let me know if you have any fo..."}]}}}