Most Severe Case

1. It has taken 18 months, but courts in China have finally convicted 4 people for stealing company secrets. 

2. Xerox is asking for tax breaks if it expands its toner plant in Rochester New York and creates new jobs.

3. Brother International has launched 3 new monochrome printers to add to its existing laser, inkjet, colour and multifunction printer range.

4. Chinese-based Ninestar, one of the largest suppliers of aftermarket printer cartridges in the world, are busy assuring their customer, they will continue to supply them despite the Canon GEO.

5. Apex Microelectronics will set up an office and distribution centre in The Netherlands, to better serve Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

6. West Point laid off 66 at their premises in West Virginia and another 13 at their facilities, 30km down the road, in Pennsylvania.