Chicago, IL, October 31, 2007 - InnerWorkings, Inc., a leading provider of print procurement solutions to corporate clients in the United States, announced today that it recently applied for a patent for the supplier-matching methodology and technology associated with the sourcing and production of its printed products.
If granted, the new patent will be the company's second. The company holds a patent for its automated print procurement component.
"Our patents will help protect our proprietary PPM4 technology, which is a key differentiator for us in the marketplace," said Eric D. Belcher, Chief Operating Officer of InnerWorkings. "We are committed to the continued development and protection of our proprietary technology."
InnerWorkings also announced that Jan Sevcik, president of Seattle-based E-Corporate Printers, has joined InnerWorkings as Senior Vice President of Technology and E-Commerce. Sevcik will oversee the administration of patent filings and has extensive experience in the print industry and in related sourcing technologies.