WHat do you mean this brand of Rips? There is only 1 brand. Check the code from the sticker out on the site to see if it is real. Also if you got them from TP, HK, or an authorized distributor you should be fine. The only question I have is the manufacture date is 2/16/2014; I am not sure they were still being produced at that time; you may want to ask TP.