The GreatStar Episode

During the early development of the Myark Multi-Function Tool, Denis was approached by John Hermann, Vice President of Product Development at GreatStar Tools — Asia’s largest manufacturer of hand tools, supplying nearly every major retailer worldwide with over USD 2 billion in annual sales.

At first, the opportunity seemed promising. GreatStar had the size, reach, and resources to take the Myark concept global. But Denis’s instincts — shaped by decades of hands-on experience — told him something wasn’t right. The tone of communication, the probing questions, and the eagerness to access design details without firm commitments all carried the familiar red flags of a potential exploitation.

Trusting his gut, Denis walked away. He had seen too many inventors lose control of their ideas to opportunistic corporations and had long decided that Myark would always remain both the manufacturer and the marketer.

Only months later, Denis’s caution was validated when GreatStar Tools became publicly accused of patent infringement and exploitation of another inventor’s design, confirming his suspicions shown in the link  https://insight.rpxcorp.com/litigation_documents/12552230 

That experience reaffirmed the Myark philosophy — to build and grow independently, with integrity and control over every stage of innovation, production, and marketing. It’s a story of resilience, foresight, and an unshakeable commitment to protecting creative work from those who seek to misuse it.

Several email communications between John Hermann and Denis starting at bottom page up are used as a review from a world-leading tool manufacturer and marketer.