SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., March 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Eco Innovation Group, Inc. (OTC: ECOX) (“ECOX” or the “Company”), a company focused on building a publicly traded platform for next-generation sustainable fuel technologies, has filed three trademark applications with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for the mark “American EcoFuels” in connection with the Company’s ongoing corporate alignment and strategic repositioning following its transaction with Kepler GTL Technologies Inc. (“Kepler GTL”).
On March 26, 2026, the Company filed three separate trademark applications for “American EcoFuels” across multiple international classifications, covering fuel production, logistics and distribution, and materials processing activities associated with the Company’s gas-to-liquids (GTL) and coal-to-liquids (CTL) technologies.
The filings are intended to establish brand protection across the Company’s anticipated operational footprint as it advances toward commercialization.
In parallel with the trademark filings, the Company is evaluating a corporate rebrand to align its name and identity with its evolving business model following the Kepler GTL transaction. The Company expects to submit the appropriate filings with FINRA for a name and trading symbol change in connection with any such rebrand, with “AEFI” identified as the primary requested symbol and “AEFL” as an alternative.
The Company is also evaluating a potential re-domestication from Nevada to Texas as part of its broader corporate and operational alignment, reflecting proximity to key energy markets, infrastructure, and industry participants.
“Filing the American EcoFuels trademarks is a step in aligning the structure of the company with what we are actually building,” said Richard Hawkins, CEO of Eco Innovation Group, Inc. “This is no longer a general development platform. We are organizing around a defined business, a defined technology base, and a path toward production. The rebrand, the potential move to Texas, and the operational steps we are taking are all part of that same transition.”
The Company is also in the process of updating its corporate website to reflect its evolving business focus and the Kepler GTL technology platform. In addition, ECOX is actively evaluating locations for a facility to support the commercialization of its GTL technology, representing a key step toward operational deployment.
“Protecting the brand across fuel production, distribution, and processing reflects the scope of what we are building,” said Brent Nelson, CEO of Kepler GTL Technologies Inc. “These filings align with our objective to move from development into commercial execution and to establish a recognizable presence in the Sustainable Aviation Fuel market.”
The Company expects to provide additional updates regarding its corporate initiatives, regulatory filings, and commercialization efforts as they progress.
To learn more about Kepler GTL’s modular gas-to-liquids technology and its potential to convert stranded energy resources into Sustainable Aviation Fuel and other low-carbon fuels, view the company overview presentation here: Kepler GTL Technology Overview
