On September 14, 2015, Beijing Taier Times Technology Co., Ltd., a well-known 3D printer manufacturer, announced that it had filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Beijing Weikong Ruibo Technology Co., Ltd. in the Beijing Knowledge Industry Court. The company, known internationally for its desktop 3D printer brand UP!, claimed that Weikong Ruibo’s distribution and sale of the MakerBot Replicator 3D printer infringed on two of its technical patents. As a result, Taier Times sought an injunction to stop the defendant from continuing the infringement, including halting sales and imports of the disputed products, destroying them, and compensating for the economic losses incurred.
Guo Ge, CEO of Taier Times, emphasized the company's strong stance on intellectual property protection. “As a technologically advanced 3D printing company, we are deeply committed to safeguarding our innovations,†he said. “We oppose any unfair practices that could hinder the healthy development of the global and Chinese 3D printing industry. Our legal action is aimed at maintaining a fair market environment and protecting our legitimate rights and interests.â€
Interestingly, this case comes amid ongoing legal battles involving Stratasys, the parent company of MakerBot. Stratasys has been involved in a patent dispute with Afinia in the U.S. for over a year. Notably, Afinia’s H series printers are OEM products of Taier Times in the U.S., adding another layer of complexity to the situation.
The ongoing litigation between Stratasys and Afinia (effectively involving Taier Times) has drawn significant attention from the industry. If Stratasys wins, it could potentially dominate the FDM 3D printing market, which has led to widespread criticism within the sector. Many believe such actions could stifle innovation and competition.
Some analysts suggest that Taier Times’ decision to take legal action in China may be a strategic move to pressure Stratasys. With China’s vast market of over 1.3 billion people, Taier Times might be using this as leverage to influence Stratasys' position in the U.S. lawsuit. How Stratasys will respond remains to be seen, but the implications of this case could be far-reaching for the entire 3D printing industry.
China 3D Printing Network continues to monitor the developments closely, as this case could set a precedent for future patent disputes in the sector.
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