EM™, Effective Microorganisms™, and EM Technology™ refer to the specific technology discovered by Dr. Teruo Higa of Okinawa, Japan. Those trademarks, related patents and manufacturing licenses are exclusively owned by EM Research Organization, Inc. of Okinawa, Japan. Unauthorized use of these intellectual properties is strictly prohibited. If you wish to use the trademarks, please contact our office.
The following is a public statement from Dr. Teruo Higa:
To: All Effective Microorganisms™ (EM™) users
From: Teruo Higa, Ph.D
Developer of Effective Microorganisms™ (EM™)
Re: Authenticity of Effective Microorganisms™, EM Technology™ and EM•1® in your country
Dear Effective Microorganisms™ (EM™) users,
As the original developer of the technology that combines microorganisms for various beneficial uses, I named my discovery “Effective Microorganisms™” or “EM™” and started to use the term internationally in 1986. “Effective Microorganisms™” has been in continuous use since then to describe the specific technology that I discovered. With this public statement I wish to confirm my allegiance with EM Research Organization (EMRO) and their partner organizations and distributors who are rightfully representing the authentic and original Effective Microorganisms Technology™ and products developed by myself and EMRO in their respective territories. In addition, I would like to issue this statement in response to untrue claims various entities around the world are making concerning their association with myself, the brand, and/or with EM Research Organization (EMRO).
In 1994, EM Research Organization (EMRO) was designated, by me, to own and manage all of the trademarks and the Know-how for products utilizing the technology and brand that I developed, Effective Microorganisms™.
Effective Microorganisms™ is a brand name for various products which I have developed. EM•1®, EM-X®, and several other variations are registered trademarks of product names under the Effective Microorganisms™ brand. Effective Microorganisms™ is NOT a generic term, as some entities are trying to claim, nor is it used in the scientific vernacular to describe something other than the brand and original product(s) I developed over the past 30+ years.
EM Research Organization (EMRO) and myself are working together with affiliate offices throughout the world to promote and further develop the technology of Effective Microorganisms™. Please do not confuse the technology and products which I developed with other brands which may copy or resemble them. The EM•1® and other Effective Microorganisms™ brand products which were developed by me carry the EMRO logo and are marketed internationally through EMRO and its partner organizations and distributors worldwide.
Thank you for your continuing support of the Effective Microorganisms™ brand.
Sincerely,
Dr. Teruo Higa
Developer of Effective Microorganisms™ (EM™)
