Renewal Fuels, Inc. (OTC: RNWF), Operating as American Fusion™, Appoints Michael G. Smith as Chief Legal Officer and Director and Files New Federal Trademark Applications with the USPTO

SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Feb. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Renewal Fuels, Inc. (OTC: RNWF) (“RNWF” “American Fusion™” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael G. Smith, Esq. as Chief Legal Officer and a member of the Company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately.

Mr. Smith brings more than two decades of deep legal, intellectual property, and technology leadership experience spanning advanced energy, aerospace, software, artificial intelligence, and complex patent strategy. His background includes extensive work in patent drafting and prosecution across a broad range of technologies, oversight of global intellectual property portfolios, leadership of trade secret programs, and representation in high-stakes litigation, including matters before the U.S. Supreme Court and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

Notably, Mr. Smith has drafted and prosecuted hundreds of patent applications to issuance and has worked on advanced technologies ranging from rocket engines and space vehicle navigation systems to medical imaging, wireless communications, and AI-driven software platforms. He has also advised both early-stage and publicly traded companies on corporate governance, securities compliance, mergers and acquisitions, and capital markets strategy. For more information, click here: https://kepleraerospace.com/about-us/michael-smith/

Brent Nelson, CEO of Kepler Fusion™ Technologies, commented, “Michael is an exceptional legal and technical mind, and I’ve had the opportunity to work alongside him across complex technology and intellectual property initiatives. His depth of experience in patent strategy, advanced engineering concepts, and corporate governance makes him a natural fit for Kepler and American Fusion as we continue to protect and scale the Texatron platform.”

In his role as Chief Legal Officer, Mr. Smith will oversee all legal, regulatory, intellectual property, and corporate governance matters for the Company and its subsidiaries, including continued development of the Company’s patent portfolio, management of its trade secret program, coordination with outside counsel, and support of its transition toward SEC reporting status. As a director, he will also contribute to strategic oversight and long-term corporate planning.

Richard Hawkins, Chairman and CEO of Renewal Fuels, Inc., added, “Michael’s appointment materially strengthens our leadership team. His combination of hands-on patent experience, public company advisory background, and technical fluency is rare. As we build American Fusion into a serious, institution-grade platform, Michael’s experience and judgment will be invaluable.”

Federal Trademark Filings

In addition to its growing patent portfolio, the Company filed three new federal trademark applications with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), bringing the total number of trademark applications currently in process to six. These filings further strengthen the Company’s intellectual property position across both its core technology platform and corporate brand identity. The new filings include:

• ⁠Texatron™ – Filed January 26, 2026 (USPTO Serial No. 99614332), covering the production of energy by nuclear power plants under International Class 040. This filing is based on use in commerce, with a first-use date as early as April 14, 2022.
• American Fusion™ – Filed January 27, 2026 (USPTO Serial No. 99618252), covering repair or maintenance of nuclear power plants and related consulting services under International Class 037.
• American Fusion™ – Filed January 27, 2026 (USPTO Serial No. 99618708), covering the design of plant components and equipment for nuclear power plants and research in the field of controlled nuclear fusion technology under International Class 042.

These trademark filings, together with the Company’s three previously filed trademark applications, reflect a comprehensive branding and platform protection strategy as the Company advances toward commercialization. The applications were prepared and filed by Mr. Smith, the Company’s new Chief Legal Officer.