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Canon files claims against remanufactures

August 24, 2010

On 28th June 2010, Canon Inc., Canon U.S.A., Inc. and Canon Virginia, Inc. (collectively, “Canon” filed a complaint requesting that the USITC (United States International Trade Commission) commence an investigation pursuant to Section 337, claiming that Ninestar, its affiliates and a number of American resellers infringed two of Canon’s patents for laser printer cartridges.
 Since Epson [...]

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Lexmark file claims against 24 importers for replacement toner cartridges.

August 24, 2010

  Lexmark International Inc. (Lexmark) filled complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) against 24 importers of replacement toner cartridge, claiming they infringed patents held by Lexmark.
The defendants in the lawsuit are companies engaged in the manufacture, importation and sale of replacement cartridges for various Lexmark laser printers, multifunction and other devices.
In the complaint, [...]

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