Epson continues to enforce its cartridge patents in the USA

After Epson reached its goal of stopping ink cartridges infringing on the company’s patents from entering the U.S. back in October 2007, the company is now determined to enforce its patents all over the country.

Epson informed it would vigorously proceed with enforcement of its patents now that the validity and enforceability of its patents have again been ratified. A second ITC trial was conducted on Jan.14-16, 2009 in Washington D.C. to determine any financial penalties that may be assessed against Ninestar, Mipo America, Ltd. and Cana-Pacific Ribbons Inc. and their affiliates for alleged violations of the General Exclusion Order. The ITC has not yet determined any violations, but has the authority to assess substantial penalties up to $100,000 per day of violations or twice the commercial value of infringing imports.

In addition to the ITC actions, Epson filed U.S. District Court lawsuits in Portland, Ore., for patent infringement damages against the same 24 companies named in the ITC action and numerous additional distributors and retailers alleged to have continued infringements after the ITC Final Determination.

By these Epson shows it is really determined to use its advantage (court decisions) to the full on the territory of the U.S.

Source: www.epson.co.jp

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