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Print-Rite Settles with Canon in Europe and the US

Print-Rite moved quickly to resolve the matter with Canon in a reasonable fashion.

After being silent for 10 weeks, the bold move seeks to refute allegations made against it and a return to business.

The partnership between Epson and the local authorities reveals the relentless efforts to eradicate unethical practices.

The lawsuits will seek permanent injunctions against further infringements, as well as monetary damages.

“Let me make it clear that Print-Rite has always respected third party’s intellectual property rights,” said Arnald Ho.

Three of the four plaintiffs did not even own a “print to stop” inkjet printer and one admitted they liked the function.

The court issued a judgment ordering the remaining defendants to cease the infringing acts.

The GEOs are for investigation Nos. 337-TA-1259 and 337-TA-1260 regarding toner bottles sold for use in Canon copiers.

It is the 10th GEO issued to the printing consumables industry.

HP class action claims company forces consumers to purchase ‘incredibly overpriced ink cartridges in perpetuity.’