As our remanufacturing business grew, so did the opposition from tech giants who wanted to control what customers could do with the products they legally bought. In the 2010s, printer manufacturer Lexmark International attempted to use patent law to block third-party refilling, suing Impression Products for giving consumers a more affordable, eco-friendly choice. We refused to back down. What started as a local business defending its right to operate turned into a historic, multi-year legal battle that went all the way to the highest court in the land. On May 30, 2017, the United States Supreme Court ruled in our favor in the landmark case Impression Products, Inc. v. Lexmark International, Inc. The Court's historic decision affirmed the "patent exhaustion" doctrine, ruling that once a company sells a product, they lose the right to control how it's used, resold, or refurbished. This wasn't just a win for Impression Products; it was a monumental victory for everyone. The Supreme Court permanently secured your "Right to Repair" and affirmed a fundamental American principle: when you buy something, you own it. Today, we carry that same fighting spirit forward, proudly offering high-quality, sustainable solutions while defending your rights as a consumer.

"If you believe in what you are doing and you have a product that you really believe in, that you have worked your tail off to get it right (then) you are going to fight." — Eric Smith (MetroNews)