Leatt achieves European Patent Victory

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Oct 12, 2012, 08:25 ET

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Oct. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Leatt Corporation (OTCQB: LEAT), a global designer and distributor of personal protective equipment for sports and lifestyle activities, based on the award-winning Leatt-Brace® patented neck protection system, announced today that European Patent No.1696842 for its neck brace has been upheld as granted by the European Patent Office (the "EPO"). The relevant patent is owned by Xceed Holdings CC and exclusively licensed to Leatt.

Alpinestars S.P.A. had challenged the validity of the patent on several grounds, including that the patent was not new or inventive. On October 10, 2012, the EPO's Opposition Division rejected Alpinestars' arguments following an oral hearing and maintained Xceed's patent as granted.

Sean Macdonald, Chief Executive Officer of Leatt Corporation, said, "We are pleased that the EPO has upheld the patent. We invest substantially in developing our technology and products. Intellectual property is a key part of our business and we expect our competitors to respect our rights."

About Leatt Corporation
Leatt Corporation develops, distributes and markets personal protective equipment and ancillary products for all forms of sports, especially extreme motor sports. The Leatt-Brace® is an award-winning neck brace system considered the gold standard for neck protection for anyone wearing a crash helmet as a form of protection. It was designed for participants in extreme sports or riding motorcycles, bicycles, mountain bicycles, all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles and other vehicles. For more information, visit: www.leatt-corp.com | www.leatt.com

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Contacts:

Leatt Corporation
Sean Macdonald
Chief Executive Officer
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+ (27) 21 557 7257

Allen & Caron, Inc.
Rudy Barrio (Investors)
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(212) 691-8087

Len Hall (Media)
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(949) 474-4300

SOURCE Leatt Corporation