On August 29, Ninestar posted an article on its G&G-brand website titled “G&G Unveils Breakthroughs in Printing Innovation” that touts the company’s R&D, firmware solutions, Color Control Technology, and ink formulations. Ninestar holds 5,618 patents (as of December 31, 2022) and invests more than 6 percent of its net sales into research and development