We are applying for a patent for the ELA covering its unique telescoping mechanism and adjustable draw/hybrid center post top cap (the button design is already patent pending from the Precise) but patent's and patent pending doesn't stop most foreign countries, nor does it even stop all unsavory US suppliers. Take for example the mod who took the patent pending design of the Precise button mechanism. We can't just blame foreign countries either, there are several US suppliers just as unscrupulous.
Previously, we had no real way to combat copiers, but with machining in house, and yet another CNC machining center in the works, we'll eventually implement a strategy whereas if our unique designs are taken by other companies, we'll then turn around and produce and sell their copied "adaptation" of it at a lower price then they are selling it for, which should forego any further incentive to copy. It just hasn't been feasible in the past due to production restraints but we are working hard to remedy that.
Another way to combat copiers is to have in stock product, of the highest quality with cutting edge innovation. That's the best formula of all to discourage copiers.
Previously, we had no real way to combat copiers, but with machining in house, and yet another CNC machining center in the works, we'll eventually implement a strategy whereas if our unique designs are taken by other companies, we'll then turn around and produce and sell their copied "adaptation" of it at a lower price then they are selling it for, which should forego any further incentive to copy. It just hasn't been feasible in the past due to production restraints but we are working hard to remedy that.
Another way to combat copiers is to have in stock product, of the highest quality with cutting edge innovation. That's the best formula of all to discourage copiers.
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