Greene Concepts Announces Federal Registration of Be Water(TM) Trademark, Supporting National Brand Expansion

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Greene Concepts (OTCID:INKW) announced that the USPTO granted federal trademark registration for Be Water™ on February 26, 2026 (U.S. Reg. No. 8145597). The registration completes a review begun in April 2021 and provides nationwide brand protection as the company expands retail and e-commerce distribution.

The company operates a 60,000-square-foot bottling facility in Marion, North Carolina, and says the registration strengthens enforcement options and brand credibility for planned national expansion.

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• Federal trademark registration (U.S. Reg. No. 8145597)
• Provides nationwide legal presumption of ownership
• Supports planned retail and e-commerce national expansion
• Company operates a 60,000-square-foot bottling facility

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MARION, NC / ACCESS Newswire / February 26, 2026 / Greene Concepts Inc. (OTCID:INKW), owner and operator of a 60,000-square-foot bottling facility in Marion, North Carolina, and producer of the premium artesian spring water brand Be Water™, announced it has received federal trademark registration from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Registered under U.S. Registration No. 8145597, the trademark completes a USPTO review process that began in April 2021 and establishes federal protection for the Be Water brand.

Federal trademark registration provides important advantages for consumer brands, including a legal presumption of ownership, nationwide notice of rights, and stronger enforcement options in federal court.

For Greene Concepts, the registration strengthens brand protection as the Company continues expanding retail and e-commerce distribution and evaluating additional partnership channels.

"This is a meaningful achievement for Greene Concepts and for the Be Water brand," said Lenny Greene, President and CEO of Greene Concepts, Inc. "Securing federal trademark registration reinforces the identity we have worked hard to build and supports our long-term vision for national expansion and brand recognition."

"This registration reflects the years of work invested in developing Be Water as a premium American artesian spring water brand," Greene added. "As we continue expanding distribution and building awareness, having our trademark fully registered adds clarity, credibility, and long-term protection to everything we are building."

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About Greene Concepts, Inc.
Greene Concepts, Inc. (https://www.greeneconcepts.com) is a publicly traded company whose purpose is to provide the world with high-quality, healthy and enhanced beverage choices that meet the nutritional needs of its consumers while refreshing their mind, body and spirit. The Company's flagship product, Be Water™, is a premium artesian bottled water that supports total body health and wellness. Greene Concepts' beverage and bottling plant is located in Marion,North Carolina, and their water is ethically sourced from spring and artesian wells that are fed from a natural aquifer located deep beneath the Blue Ridge Mountains. Greene Concepts continues to develop and market premium beverage brands designed to enhance the daily lives of consumers.

Safe Harbor: This Press Release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements are based on the current plans and expectations of management and are subject to a few uncertainties and risks that could significantly affect the company's current plans and expectations, as well as future results of operations and financial condition. A more extensive listing of risks and factors that may affect the company's business prospects and cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in the reports and other documents filed by the company with the Securities and Exchange Commission and OTC Markets, Inc. OTC Disclosure and News Service. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, because of new information, future events or otherwise.

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FAQ

What did Greene Concepts (INKW) announce about the Be Water trademark on February 26, 2026?

Greene Concepts announced federal trademark registration for Be Water™ under U.S. Reg. No. 8145597. According to Greene Concepts, the USPTO grant completes a review that began in April 2021 and gives the brand nationwide protection as distribution expands.

How does the USPTO registration affect Be Water™ brand protection for INKW?

The registration provides a legal presumption of ownership and nationwide notice of rights. According to Greene Concepts, it also strengthens enforcement options in federal court and clarifies brand rights during national retail and e-commerce expansion.

When did the Be Water™ trademark review begin and when was it registered for INKW?

The USPTO review began in April 2021 and registration was granted on February 26, 2026. According to Greene Concepts, U.S. Registration No. 8145597 marks completion of that multi-year review process.

What operational assets support Greene Concepts' (INKW) plan to expand the Be Water brand nationally?

Greene Concepts operates a 60,000-square-foot bottling facility in Marion, North Carolina, supporting production capacity. According to Greene Concepts, facility scale combined with federal trademark protection underpins its retail and e-commerce expansion strategy.

Will the Be Water™ trademark registration change enforcement options for INKW?

Yes. Federal registration enhances enforcement options, including stronger federal court remedies and nationwide notice of rights. According to Greene Concepts, registration gives clearer legal standing to protect the brand during expansion and partnerships.