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【28】The underlying strength behind 47 patents: How Golden Eagle uses technological innovation to lead industry development
During the crucial period of manufacturing industry transformation and upgrading, intellectual property rights have become an important indicator for measuring a company's core competitiveness. Golden Eagle has established a strong technical barrier in the sub-sector of inductor coils through 47 granted patents (including 19 invention patents and 28 utility model patents), as well as 20 patent applications in the substantive examination stage. What is even more noteworthy is that the company also possesses 13 core proprietary technologies that have not been applied for patents. Together, these constitute Golden Eagle's innovation moat.
The current industry is facing a severe innovation predicament. According to the data, over 85% of the manufacturers of inductor coils have zero patents, and only less than 3% of the enterprises have more than 10 patents. This lack of innovation directly leads to intensified homogenization competition, and the industry's average profit margin has continuously declined from 18% in 2015 to the current 4.7%. What's more serious is that due to the lack of patent protection, the research and development achievements of innovative enterprises are often imitated within 6-9 months, seriously dampening the innovation enthusiasm of these enterprises.
The case of a listed medical device company is highly persuasive. During the development of a new generation of medical imaging equipment, this company needed an inductor coil that met special electromagnetic compatibility requirements. After evaluating six potential suppliers, it was found that four of them had patent infringement risks, and one could not meet the technical requirements. Finally, Golden Eagle was chosen, based on the 12 related patents provided by us and the complete Free Trial of Patents (FTO) analysis report. The company's R&D director said: "The patent layout of Golden Eagle not only met our technical needs, but more importantly, cleared the intellectual property obstacles for the product launch."
The key to Golden Eagle's ability to establish a patent advantage lies in its innovative system management approach. Specific data shows that the company invests 5.2% of its annual sales revenue in research and development, a proportion much higher than the industry average of 1.8%. Over the past three years, the cumulative investment in research and development has exceeded 21 million yuan, of which 2.8 million yuan was specifically allocated for patent layout. This continuous investment ensures that technological innovations can be effectively protected through patents.
In terms of patent quality, the average approval rate of Golden Eagle's 19 invention patents reached 87%, which was higher than the industry average of 65%. These patents have been fully applied in production, and among them, 8 core patent products have cumulatively generated sales revenue of 120 million yuan in the past three years. Particularly noteworthy is that through the transformation of patent technology, the quality rate of the enterprise's products has increased from 98.5% to 99.6%, and the production cost has been reduced by 18%.
The 13 proprietary technologies that have not been patented are the "secret weapons" that keep Golden Eagle competitive continuously. These technologies include a unique winding tension control algorithm (with an accuracy of ±0.1cN) and vacuum injection molding process parameters combination (with bubble rate controlled below 0.01%). We protect these technologies through a classified confidentiality system and segmented production processes, and the relevant technologies are only known to the core technical personnel. This combination protection model of "patents + technical secrets" not only ensures legal protection of the technology but also avoids the disclosure of core technologies.
Data demonstrates strength, patents guarantee innovation. Golden Eagle is based on 47 patented technologies and provides customers with product solutions with completely independent intellectual property rights. Choosing Golden Eagle means choosing reliable assurance of advanced technology!