Patent award

International Dyer, Nov 2004

eWarna has been notified of acceptance of its first U.S. patent application (No. 09/971,976) for its System and Method for On-Line Color Algorithm Exchange. Utilised primarily in its LabWorks Pro software/the technology is designed to significantly reduce time in the colour prediction and matching process.

eWarna pioneered and created the world's first Internet-based colorimetric engine, a technology platform that facilitates seamless colour creation, measurement, prediction, comparison, and collaboration across global supply chains.

"We built our core colour exchange technology to enable our clients to fully leverage the power and connectivity of the Internet to solve colour challenges," said Ashu Rajbhandari, executive chairman and CEO of eWarna. "This patent validates our commitment to managing colour online and demonstrates our ability to create truly innovative solutions."

"This is the first of our patent set to come through the application process, so naturally we are delighted," added Richard Lawn, co-founder and chief strategy officer of eWarna. "One of the true strengths of eWarna's online colour engine is its ability to deliver advanced solutions as web services."

eWarna said it expected approval of several additional international patents over the coming months. Most of these patents centre on eWarna's Online Color exchange (OCX), their Internet platform for colour communication and management.