As one of the key aftermarket manufacturers in the imaging industry, GPI has been dedicated to supplying toner cartridges that are consistent quality and patent-friendly for more than three decades. Cartridge Web created by GPI follows the same philosophy and core value to provide premium solutions to the market. Then, how do we create and ensure that our compatible toner cartridges are not patent infringement?
Procedure of OEM Patent Analysis
When the PM team gets a development project off the ground, the patent team will start collecting the OEM or any manufacturers’ patents in target countries or regions by TIPO, USPTO, Espacenet, etc. When all the information is gathered, the engineer will interpret the claims of utility, utility models, and design. Utility and utility models involve function, shape, structure, combination, and so on. Design involves appearance, colour, pattern, and so on. After fully understanding each independent claim, the engineer will do the re-engineering. Afterward, a patent attorney will inspect and ensure that our products present the minimum risk of patent infringement before the product launches.
Long-term Tracking and Update of Patents
The patent team continues monitoring if there is any new patent or claim added to CW's current supplying models. Our R&D engineers not only work on designing around patents but also on creating new patent designs to apply to GPI and Cartridge Web products. We understand being a solution provider of IP-friendly products takes time and effort, especially when patents include not only those that are exposed as outward appearance but also hidden structure parts inside the cartridge shell. However, it is of fundamental importance to CW and to CW's customers around the world, so we will keep our promises to the market.
GPI and Cartridge Web respect and treasure patents as always. We have devoted ourselves to providing premium alternative solutions which are IP-friendly. Customers and users around the world can purchase and use our products with satisfaction and ease. Cartridge Web can help your business to the next level. Contact our account manager for more information.