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Canon requests removal of drum unit offered by Shenzhen DSY Tech Ltd. from Amazon UK

TOKYO, December 10, 2018—Canon Inc. today announced the filing of a Report Infringement Form with Amazon UK based on the alleged use of claim 1 of the UK portion of Canon's European Patent EP 2 087 407 regarding the drum unit model "CF280A" offered by Shenzhen DSY Tech Ltd. under the ASINs (Amazon Standard Identification Number) B01LRK1R7Q, B01LMSV2OQ, and B01H83U5U6. Afterwards, Amazon took down the respective products. These products are compatible with the drum unit of the OEM HP cartridge model CF280A and provides inter alia a non-OEM coupling member and a non-OEM drum. Filing a Report Infringement Form with Amazon is a service offered by Amazon and does not comprise any official finding of validity or infringement of a patent. The decision to take down a product is in the discretion of Amazon and is based on information provided by Canon. Amazon informed the vendor about the takedown and the vendor may object to it.

Canon announces conclusion of dispute with J&H Greentech and Trading Ltd.

TOKYO, December 10, 2018—Canon Inc. and J&H as well as its managing director agreed to resolve their pending patent dispute by signing a settlement agreement. After filing a complaint with the District Court Dusseldorf (docket no. 4c O 51/18) based on the alleged infringement of the German portion of Canon's European Patent EP 1 977 289 B1, Canon and J&H entered into a settlement agreement according to which J&H inter alia has to refrain from distribution of cartridges making use of claim 1 in combination with claim 2 of EP 1 977 289 B1 with respect to all countries in which said patent is validated and in force. Furthermore, J&H has agreed to pay damages for past infringements to Canon. Further details of the settlement agreement are confidential.

Canon obtains Preliminary Injunction against Idem Rebuilding Di Carbonara Giuseppe, trading as "Universocartuccia"

TOKYO, December 7, 2018—Canon Inc. today announced that the District Court Düsseldorf granted a preliminary injunction against Idem Rebuilding Di Carbonara Giuseppe, trading as "Universocartuccia". The preliminary injunction is based on the infringement of the German portion of Canon's European patent EP 2 087 407 relating to a drum unit and a process cartridge. The preliminary injunction, which is not final and can be appealed, enjoins Idem Rebuilding Di Carbonara Giuseppe from offering and distributing laser toner cartridges comprising a drum unit with a certain coupling member, e.g. via www.amazon.de. The infringing cartridges can replace the OEM cartridge models HP CE505A, HP CE505X, HP CF280A and HP CF280X, which are compatible with HP laser beam printers.

Canon requests removal of toner cartriadge offered by Home Media Online Composite Containers Ltd. from Amazon.co.uk

TOKYO, December 7, 2018—Canon Inc. today announced the filing of a Report Infringement Form with Amazon UK based on the alleged use of claim 1 and 25 of the UK portion of Canon's European Patent EP 2 087 407 regarding the cartridge model "CE505X" offered by Home Media Online Composite Containers Ltd. under the ASIN (Amazon Standard Identification Number) B00BOS4R92. Afterwards, Amazon took down the respective product. This product is compatible with the OEM HP cartridge model CE505X and provides inter alia a non-OEM coupling member, a non-OEM drum as well as a non-OEM housing.

Canon requests removal of toner cartridge offered by Techtopium Taiwan Ecolink International Co. Ltd. from Amazon.co.uk

TOKYO, December 7, 2018—Canon Inc. today announced the filing of a Report Infringement Form with Amazon UK based on the alleged use of claim 1 and 25 of the UK portion of Canon's European Patent EP 2 087 407 regarding the cartridge model "CE505X" offered by Techtopium Taiwan Ecolink International Co. Ltd. under the ASIN (Amazon Standard Identification Number) B07F27BRXG. Afterwards, Amazon took down the respective product. This product is compatible with the OEM HP cartridge model CE505X and provides inter alia a non-OEM coupling member, a non-OEM drum as well as a non-OEM housing.

"Voice of Africa" photography exhibition to be held in Yokohama

Canon announces development of proprietary ceramic material for 3D printers, manufacturing technology for the highly accurate 3D printing of parts with complex geometries

Canon requests removal of toner cartridge offered by Neotronics Europe SL from Amazon.es

TOKYO, November 27, 2018—Canon Inc. today announced the filing of a Report Infringement Form with Amazon ES based on the alleged use of claim 1 and 25 of the Spanish portion of Canon's European Patent EP 2 087 407 regarding the cartridge model "CE505X" offered by Neotronics Europe SL under the ASIN (Amazon Standard Identification Number) B07DRMB86H. Afterwards, Amazon took down the respective product. This product is compatible with the OEM HP cartridge model CE505X and provides inter alia a non-OEM coupling member, a non-OEM drum as well as a non-OEM housing.

Canon requests removal of toner cartridge offered by Vision Supplies from Amazon.com

TOKYO, November 27, 2018—Canon Inc. today announced the filing of an infringement report with Amazon.com seeking removal of Amazon.com listings for certain toner cartridges sold by Vision Supplies for use in HP laser beam printers.

Canon Future Book Forum 2018: intelligent data use can make publishing personal, predictive and profitable

Canon requests removal of toner cartridge offered by GOLDAN COLOR S.L.U. from Amazon.es

TOKYO, November 22, 2018—Canon Inc. today announced the filing of a Report Infringement Form with Amazon.es based on the alleged use of claim 1 and 25 of the Spanish portion of Canon's European Patent EP 2 087 407 regarding the cartridge model "CE505X" offered by GOLDAN COLOR S.L.U. under the ASIN (Amazon Standard Identification Number) B01GFZJ78E . Afterwards, Amazon took down the respective products. These products are compatible with the OEM HP cartridge model CE505X and provide inter alia a non-OEM coupling member, a non-OEM drum as well as a non-OEM housing.

Canon requests removal of toner cartridge offered by DRUCK QUALITY SL from Amazon.es

TOKYO, November 22, 2018—Canon Inc. today announced the filing of a Report Infringement Form with Amazon.es based on the alleged use of claim 1 and 25 of the Spanish portion of Canon's European Patent EP 2 087 407 regarding the cartridge model "CE505A" and "CE505X" offered by DRUCK QUALITY SL under the ASINs (Amazon Standard Identification Number) B01HO4AXWO and B01272GSJ0. Afterwards, Amazon took down the respective products. These products are compatible with the OEM HP cartridge model CE505A, CE505X and provide inter alia a non-OEM coupling member, a non-OEM drum as well as a non-OEM housing.

Canon requests removal of toner cartridge offered by CARLOS MARTINEZ GONZALEZ from Amazon.es

TOKYO, November 22, 2018—Canon Inc. today announced the filing of a Report Infringement Form with Amazon.es based on the alleged use of claim 1 and 25 of the Spanish portion of Canon's European Patent EP 2 087 407 regarding the cartridge model "CE505X" offered by CARLOS MARTINEZ GONZALEZ under the ASIN (Amazon Standard Identification Number) B00GJWWKYM. Afterwards, Amazon took down the respective products. These products are compatible with the OEM HP cartridge model CE505X and provide inter alia a non-OEM coupling member, a non-OEM drum as well as a non-OEM housing.

Canon requests removal of toner cartridge offered by Zhuhaishi Runxindayin Haocai Youxiangongsi from Amazon.co.uk

TOKYO, November 20, 2018—Canon Inc. today announced the filing of a Report Infringement Form with Amazon.co.uk based on the alleged use of claim 1 and 25 of the U.K. portion of Canon's European Patent EP 2 087 407 regarding the cartridge model "CF280X" offered by Zhuhaishi Runxindayin Haocai Youxiangongsi under the ASIN (Amazon Standard Identification Number) B07G2WYHYJ. Afterwards, Amazon took down the respective products. These products are compatible with the OEM HP cartridge model CF280A and provide inter alia a non-OEM coupling member, a non-OEM drum as well as a non-OEM housing.

Canon requests removal of toner cartridge offered by Officetec (UK) Ltd. from Amazon.co.uk

TOKYO, November 16, 2018—Canon Inc. today announced the filing of a Report Infringement Form with Amazon UK based on the alleged use of claim 1 and 25 of the UK portion of Canon's European Patent EP 2 087 407 regarding the cartridge model "CF280A" offered by Officetec (UK) Ltd. under the ASIN (Amazon Standard Identification Number) B07CJKJYB2. Afterwards, Amazon took down the respective product. This product is compatible with the OEM HP cartridge model CF280A and provides inter alia a non-OEM coupling member, a non-OEM drum as well as a non-OEM housing.

Canon requests removal of toner cartridges offered by Ink N Toner UK Retail Ltd from Amazon.co.uk

TOKYO, November 16, 2018—Canon Inc. today announced the filing of a Report Infringement Form with Amazon UK based on the alleged use of claims 1 and 25 of the UK portion of Canon's European Patent EP 2 087 407 regarding the cartridge models "CF280A" and "CE505X" offered by Ink N Toner UK Retail Ltd under the ASINs (Amazon Standard Identification Numbers) B07CL2P3SQ, B07BY5RQ6P and B07CL2P7V6. Afterwards, Amazon took down the respective products. These products are compatible with the OEM HP cartridge models CF280A and CE505X and provide inter alia a non-OEM coupling member, a non-OEM drum as well as a non-OEM housing.

Canon announces conclusion of dispute with Biggest Discount Limited

TOKYO, November 16, 2018–Canon Inc. and Biggest Discount Limited as well as its managing directors agreed to resolve their pending patent dispute by signing a settlement agreement. Biggest Discount Limited inter alia accepted a preliminary injunction (docket no. 4a O 136/17) of the District Court Düsseldorf based on the infringement of the German portion of Canon's European Patent EP 2 087 407 B1 as final and binding between the parties. With respect to the UK part of EP 2 087 407 B1, Biggest Discount has voluntarily agreed to refrain from making, offering, putting into circulation and/or importing and/or owning laser toner cartridges comprising a drum unit with a certain coupling member sold for use in various models of HP and/or Canon laser beam printers in the UK. Furthermore, Biggest Discount has agreed to pay damages for past infringements to Canon. Further details of the settlement agreement are confidential.

Canon filed Precautionary Proceedings against Idem Rebuilding di Carbonara Giuseppe, trading as "Universocartuccia"

TOKYO, November 13, 2018–Canon Inc. today announced the filing of precautionary proceedings on October 9, 2018 before the Court of Milan, IP Specialized Division, against Idem Rebuilding di Carbonara Giuseppe, trading as "Universocartuccia." The claims of Canon are based on the suspected use of the Italian portion of Canon's European patent EP 2 087 407 relating to a drum unit and a process cartridge by the defendant's laser toner cartridges—comprising a drum unit with a certain coupling member—having the "HP CF280A" and "HP CE505A" product designations. Canon asks, among other requests, that the Court issue an order enjoining Idem Rebuilding di Carbonara Giuseppe from offering and distributing online, including through www.amazon.co.it, the aforementioned toner cartridges. These cartridges can replace the OEM cartridge models HP CE505A and HP CF280X, which are compatible with HP laser beam printers. Idem Rebuilding di Carbonara Giuseppe can file an answer brief with the Court and an oral hearing is scheduled in order to discuss Canon's claims.

Canon requests removal of toner cartridges offered by SOS Promoting di Anastasio Gianfranco from Amazon.co.it

TOKYO, November 9, 2018—Canon Inc. today announced the filing of a Report Infringement Form with Amazon Italy based on the alleged use of claim 1 and 25 of the Italian portion of Canon's European Patent EP 2 087 407 regarding the cartridge model "CE505A" offered by SOS Promoting di Anastasio Gianfranco under the ASINs (Amazon Standard Identification Number) B01CYI65E0, B00J9DHQW4, B015FSLMA8, B00ALISL52, B009YEN95Q, B06XWS6RF8, B06Y66ZF91 and B004OJOVCQ. Afterwards, Amazon took down the respective products. These products are compatible with the OEM HP cartridge model CE505A and provide inter alia a non-OEM coupling member, a non-OEM drum as well as a non-OEM housing.

Canon requests removal of toner cartridges offered by Lemy S.r.l.s. from Amazon.co.it

TOKYO, November 9, 2018—Canon Inc. today announced the filing of a Report Infringement Form with Amazon Italy based on the alleged use of claim 1 and 25 of the Italian portion of Canon's European Patent EP 2 087 407 regarding the cartridge model "CF280A" offered by Lemy S.r.l.s. under the ASIN (Amazon Standard Identification Number) B07CK2L2VJ. Afterwards, Amazon took down the respective products. These products are compatible with the OEM HP cartridge model CF280A and provide inter alia a non-OEM coupling member, a non-OEM drum as well as a non-OEM housing.

Canon announces the Grand Prize winner for its New Cosmos of Photography 2018 (41st edition) photo competition

Canon successfully tests new technologies at the Canon Bledisloe Cup 2018, accelerates efforts toward development and realization of stadium visual solutions

National Center for the Promotion of Cultural Properties and Canon Inc. commence joint research project regarding the creation and use of high-resolution facsimiles of cultural properties

The National Center for the Promotion of Cultural Properties (NCPCP), part of the National Institutes for Cultural Heritage (NICH), and Canon Inc. (Canon) announced today that the two organizations will collaborate on the creation of high-resolution facsimiles of important Japanese works of art using technology employed by the Tsuzuri Cultural Inheritance Project (Tsuzuri Project) jointly administered by Canon and the non-profit Kyoto Culture Association, and will cooperate on research and testing to develop new applications for such technology.

Canon requests removal of toner cartridge offered by Internet Brand Development (HK) Ltd. from Amazon.co.it

TOKYO, October 29, 2018—Canon Inc. today announced the filing of a Report Infringement Form with Amazon Italy based on the alleged use of claim 1 and 25 of the Italian portion of Canon's European Patent EP 2 087 407 regarding the cartridge models "CE505A" and "CF280A" offered by Internet Brand Development (HK) Ltd. under the ASIN (Amazon Standard Identification Number) B01E9T0Q2Y and B01B4EQQR6. Afterwards, Amazon took down the respective products. These products are compatible with the OEM HP cartridge models CE505A and CF280A and provide inter alia a non-OEM coupling member, a non-OEM drum as well as a non-OEM housing.

Canon requests removal of toner cartridges offered by Punto Rigenera S.r.l. from Amazon.co.it

TOKYO, October 29, 2018—Canon Inc. today announced the filing of a Report Infringement Form with Amazon Italy based on the alleged use of claim 1 and 25 of the Italian portion of Canon's European Patent EP 2 087 407 regarding the cartridge model "CF280A" offered by Punto Rigenera S.r.l. under the ASIN (Amazon Standard Identification Number) B01CYI65E0. Afterwards, Amazon took down the respective products. These products are compatible with the OEM HP cartridge model CF280A and provide inter alia a non-OEM coupling member, a non-OEM drum as well as a non-OEM housing.

Canon Crosses a Milestone in its Planting and/or Distribution of 500,000 Trees in Support of the Arbor Day Foundation's "Replanting Our Forests" Program

MELVILLE, N.Y., October 23, 2018 – With hurricanes and severe weather sweeping the country and taking their toll on trees nationwide, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, stays steadfast in its commitment to support the Arbor Day Foundation's "Replanting Our Forests" program. The Company successfully helped to contribute to the planting or distribution of more than 500,000 trees in the United States since 2009.

Tsuzuri Project to donate high-resolution facsimile
of "Battles of Ichi-no-tani and Yashima, from 'Tales of the Heike'" residing at the British Museum to the National Center for the Promotion of Cultural Properties

Canon requests removal of toner cartridge offered by Conzumo Servicios Online, S.L. from Amazon.es

TOKYO, October 23, 2018—Canon Inc. today announced the filing of a Report Infringement Form with Amazon ES based on the alleged use of claim 1 and 25 of the Spanish portion of Canon's European Patent EP 2 087 407 regarding the cartridge model "CF280A/CE505A" offered by Conzumo Servicios Online, S.L. under the ASINs (Amazon Standard Identification Number) B00NV9KQBU. Afterwards, Amazon took down the respective products. These products are compatible with the OEM HP cartridge model CF280A/CE505A and provide inter alia a non-OEM coupling member, a non-OEM drum as well as a non-OEM housing.

Canon announces intent to make Axis a wholly owned subsidiary

TOKYO, October 22, 2018—Canon Inc. ("Canon"; Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan; Chairman and CEO: Fujio Mitarai) announced today that the company intends to make consolidated subsidiary Axis AB ("Axis"; Headquarters: Lund, Sweden; President and CEO: Ray Mauritsson) a wholly owned subsidiary.

Canon requests removal of toner cartridge offered by TINVEND S.L. from Amazon.es

TOKYO, October 17, 2018—Canon Inc. today announced the filing of a Report Infringement Form with Amazon ES based on the alleged use of claim 1 and 25 of the Spanish portion of Canon's European Patent EP 2 087 407 regarding the cartridge model "CF280A" offered by TINVEND S.L. under the ASINs (Amazon Standard Identification Number) B079HVW63P. Afterwards, Amazon took down the respective products. These products are compatible with the OEM HP cartridge model CF280A and provide inter alia a non-OEM coupling member, a non-OEM drum as well as a non-OEM housing.

Canon requests removal of toner cartridge offered by Nixim Europe from Amazon.de

TOKYO, October 17, 2018—Canon Inc. today announced the filing of a Report Infringement Form with Amazon Germany based on the alleged use of claim 1 and 25 of the German portion of Canon's European Patent EP 2 087 407 regarding the cartridge models "CE505A, CE505X, CF280A, CF280X" offered by Nixim Europe Limited (also known as TOP cartridge) under the ASINs (Amazon Standard Identification Numbers) B002VRH5ZI, B00BV9TUH8, B00BV9TV2M, B004WKKJLY. Afterwards, Amazon took down the respective products. These products are compatible with the OEM HP cartridge model CE505A, CE505X, CF280A, CF280X and provide inter alia a non-OEM coupling member, a non-OEM drum as well as a non-OEM housing. Filing a Report Infringement Form with Amazon is a service offered by Amazon and does not comprise any official finding of validity or infringement of a patent. The decision to take down a product is in the discretion of Amazon and is based on information provided by Canon. Amazon informed the vendor about the takedown and the vendor may object to it.

Canon files new toner cartridge-related patent infringement lawsuit in the United States

TOKYO, October 17, 2018—Canon Inc. today announced the filing of a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware against Do It Wiser LLC, which also does business under the name "Image Toner," for infringement of Canon's U.S. Patent No. 9,581,958.

Canon commences sales of MPAsp-H1003T FPD lithography equipment that achieves 2.0 µm resolution and supports one-shot exposure of 65-inch displays

Canon requests removal of toner cartridge offered by Just Ink Ltd. from Amazon.co.uk

TOKYO, October 11, 2018—Canon Inc. today announced the filing of a Report Infringement Form with Amazon UK based on the alleged use of claim 1 and 25 of the UK portion of Canon's European Patent EP 2 087 407 regarding the cartridge model "CF280A" offered by Just Ink Ltd. under the ASIN (Amazon Standard Identification Number) B073QZ51JX. Afterwards, Amazon took down the respective products. These products are compatible with the OEM HP cartridge model CF280A and provide inter alia a non-OEM coupling member, a non-OEM drum as well as a non-OEM housing. Filing a Report Infringement Form with Amazon is a service offered by Amazon and does not comprise any official finding of validity or infringement of a patent. The decision to take down a product is in the discretion of Amazon and is based on information provided by Canon.

Canon requests removal of toner cartridge offered by Workit Direct Ltd. from Amazon.co.uk

TOKYO, October 11, 2018—Canon Inc. today announced the filing of a Report Infringement Form with Amazon UK based on the alleged use of claim 1 and 25 of the UK portion of Canon's European Patent EP 2 087 407 regarding the cartridge model "CE505X" offered by Workit Direct Ltd. under the ASIN (Amazon Standard Identification Number) B07B69CJZS. Afterwards, Amazon took down the respective products. These products are compatible with the OEM HP cartridge model CE505X and provide inter alia a non-OEM coupling member, a non-OEM drum as well as a non-OEM housing. Filing a Report Infringement Form with Amazon is a service offered by Amazon and does not comprise any official finding of validity or infringement of a patent. The decision to take down a product is in the discretion of Amazon and is based on information provided by Canon.

Canon requests removal of toner cartridge offered by ImageStar Office Supplies from Amazon.co.uk

TOKYO, October 10, 2018—Canon Inc. today announced the filing of a Report Infringement Form with Amazon UK based on the alleged use of claim 1 and 25 of the UK portion of Canon's European Patent EP 2 087 407 regarding the cartridge model "CF280A" offered by ImageStar Office Supplies under the ASINs (Amazon Standard Identification Number) B01AW4NUKA, B01HO4CZWU, B01HO4C06Q, B01HO4CWR8, and B01ACVOJ8A. Afterwards, Amazon took down the respective products. These products are compatible with the OEM HP cartridge model CF280A and provide inter alia a non-OEM coupling member, a non-OEM drum as well as a non-OEM housing.

Canon requests removal of toner cartridge offered by Sichuan Xingdian Technology Co. Ltd. and Sichuan Hongdian Keji Youxian Gongsi Ltd. from Amazon.co.it

TOKYO, October 10, 2018—Canon Inc. today announced the filing of a Report Infringement Form with Amazon Italy based on the alleged use of claim 1 and 25 of the Italian portion of Canon's European Patent EP 2 087 407 regarding the cartridge models "CE505A" and "CF280A" offered by Sichuan Xingdian Technology Co. Ltd. and Sichuan Hongdian Keji Youxian Gongsi Ltd. under the ASINs (Amazon Standard Identification Number) B01AVV0NN6 and B01C0002KU. Afterwards, Amazon took down the respective products. These products are compatible with the OEM HP cartridge models CE505A and CF280A and provide inter alia a non-OEM coupling member, a non-OEM drum as well as a non-OEM housing.

Up, Up And Away: Canon U.S.A. Returns As Presenting Sponsor For The 47^{th Annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta}

MELVILLE, N.Y., October 5, 2018 – The sky is the limit as Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, returns as the presenting sponsor of the 47^th annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta taking place from October 6-14, 2018.

Canon requests removal of toner cartridge offered by Litpol Ltd. from Amazon.co.uk

TOKYO, October 5, 2018—Canon Inc. today announced the filing of a Report Infringement Form with Amazon UK based on the alleged use of claim 1 and 25 of the UK portion of Canon's European Patent EP 2 087 407 regarding the cartridge model "CF280A" offered by Litpol Ltd. under the ASINs (Amazon Standard Identification Number) B0793RCR24, B0793P6DH8, B0793PQGYQ, B079346BC1, and B0793Q3MN9. Afterwards, Amazon took down the respective products. These products are compatible with the OEM HP cartridge model CF280A and provide inter alia a non-OEM coupling member, a non-OEM drum as well as a non-OEM housing.

Canon announces conclusion of U.S. lawsuit against General Plastic and Color Imaging

TOKYO, October 3, 2018—Canon Inc. today announced the conclusion of a patent infringement lawsuit against General Plastic Industrial Co., Ltd. and Color Imaging, Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, based upon those defendants' sales of toner bottles for use in certain Canon imageRUNNER office multifunction devices.

Canon celebrates 3rd anniversary of the United Nation's Sustainability Development Goals

Canon requests removal of infringing toner cartridge listings from Amazon.com

TOKYO, September 20, 2018—Canon Inc. today announced the filing of an infringement report with Amazon.com seeking removal of Amazon.com listings for certain toner cartridges sold by INKMATE for use in HP laser beam printers.

The future of imaging on show at photokina – touch and try Canon's pioneering EOS R System

Canon Australia and Getty Images launch 'This is Australia' collection to showcase the diversity of our communities

Canon requests removal of infringing toner cartridge listings from Amazon.com

TOKYO, September 7, 2018—Canon Inc. today announced the filing of an infringement report with Amazon.com seeking removal of Amazon.com listings for certain toner cartridges sold by Etechwork for use in HP laser beam printers.

Canon expands its EOS system of cameras and lenses with the launch of the new EOS R System, which expands the possibilities of optics

Canon announces conclusion of toner cartridge patent lawsuit in U.S.

TOKYO, August 31, 2018—Canon Inc. today announced the conclusion of a patent infringement dispute with Ink Technologies Printer Supplies, LLC in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, concerning toner cartridges sold for use in various models of HP laser beam printers.

Canon announces conclusion of dispute with N.T.T. New Time Trade GmbH

TOKYO, August 28, 2018—Canon Inc. and N.T.T. New Time Trade GmbH, also doing business under "New Time Trade Company," as well as its managing director agreed to resolve their pending patent dispute by signing a settlement agreement. N.T.T. New Time Trade GmbH inter alia accepted a preliminary injunction (docket no. 4a O 130/17) of the District Court Düsseldorf based on the infringement of the German portion of Canon's European Patent EP 2 087 407 B1 as final and binding between the parties. Further details of the settlement agreement are confidential.

Canon Awarded Four Prestigious 2018 EISA Awards

Canon email addresses to use '.canon' domain name

Canon Announces Final Victory Over Non-Practicing Entities After 6-Year Patent Litigations

Canon Inc. and Canon U.S.A., Inc. today announce final victory in their defense of a long-term patent dispute against Technology Properties Limited LLC (TPL) and MCM Portfolio LLC (MCM). In March 2012, Plaintiffs TPL and MCM commenced litigation against Canon in both the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and the U.S. District Court, accusing nearly 200 Canon products of infringing U.S. patents relating to flash memory card readers. In December 2013, Canon prevailed at the ITC on grounds of non-infringement. Additionally, in September 2016, the district court ruled in Canon's favor and held that none of Canon's accused products infringe any of the asserted claims of the patents-in-suit. Canon then sought—and was awarded—its attorneys' fees in the amount of nearly $1.8 million (USD).

Canon announces conclusion of dispute with Coemedia GmbH

TOKYO, August 2, 2018—Canon Inc. and Coemedia GmbH, as well as its managing director agreed to resolve their pending patent dispute by signing a settlement agreement. Coemedia inter alia accepted a preliminary injunction (docket no. 4a O 92/17) of the District Court Düsseldorf based on the infringement of the German portion of Canon's European Patent EP 2 087 407 B1 as final and binding between the parties. Furthermore, Coemedia has to pay damages for past infringements to Canon. Further details of the settlement agreement are confidential.

Canon Unveils Professional Photographer Services for Asian Games 2018

Canon announces award winners for its New Cosmos of Photography 2018 (41st edition) photo competition

Canon aids relief effort following torrential rains in western Japan

TOKYO, July 11, 2018—Beginning in July, heavy rainfall centered mainly on western Japan has caused extensive damage and loss of life. We at Canon would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to all those affected by this disaster and our thoughts go out to those suffering in its aftermath.

Canon commences partnership with AVEVA to promote imaging technologies for smart factories

TOKYO, July 9, 2018—Canon Inc. (Headquarters: Ohta-ku, Tokyo, Japan; Chairman & CEO: Fujio Mitarai) announced today that the company will commence a partnership with AVEVA Group plc (hereafter "AVEVA"; Headquarters: Cambridge, U.K.; CEO: Craig Hayman) with the aim of realizing smart factories through Canon imaging technologies.

Canon Australia opens unique consumer retail Experience Store

Canon awarded gold rating from EcoVadis for sustainability

Canon Inc. completes acquisition of BriefCam Ltd.

TOKYO, July 3, 2018—Canon Inc. ("Canon"; Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan; Chairman and CEO: Fujio Mitarai) announced that yesterday, after the necessary procedures, the Company completed the acquisition of BriefCam Ltd. ("BriefCam"; Headquarters: Modi'in-Maccabim-Re'ut, Israel; President and CEO: Trevor Matz) that was announced in May.

Tsuzuri Project to donate high-resolution facsimile of 'River Festival at Tsushima Shrine' to cities in Aichi Prefecture

Tsuzuri Project to dedicate high-resolution facsimile of 17th-century Japanese artwork 'Birds and Flowers of Autumn and Winter' to its original owner in Nara Prefecture

'Girt by Sea' – Australia as never seen before

Canon successfully tests 8K live-video transmission of rugby match, accelerates efforts towards realizing immersive public viewing

TOKYO, June 12, 2018—Canon Inc. announced today that on June 9 the company successfully concluded an 8K live-video transmission experiment. Leveraging the company's input and output technologies, and in cooperation with partner companies, Canon relayed the Lipovitan D Challenge Cup rugby match between the national teams of Japan and Italy that took place at the Oita Bank Dome in Oita Prefecture, located on Japan's southernmost main island of Kyushu, to the Company's Tokyo Headquarters.

Canon Middle East launches direct operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) through newly established company

Dubai, UAE; June 5, 2018 – Canon Middle East (CME), a provider of imaging technologies and services, today announced that it is expanding its regional presence by establishing direct operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).

Canon Europe to showcase creative education for women empowerment and gender equality at European Development Days

31 May 2018 – Canon Europe, world-leader in imaging solutions, has been selected by the European Commission to showcase its sustainability initiatives at this year's European Development Days that will take place in Brussels on 5-6 June.

Canon PhotoMarathon Kicks Off in Guangzhou

Canon Europe celebrates results of African sustainability programme and the launch of a new creative training hub in collaboration with The NRB Bus

Canon named title sponsor of the Bledisloe Cup 2018

Canon Inc. to acquire BriefCam Ltd.

TOKYO, May 9, 2018—Canon Inc. ("Canon"; Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan; Chairman and CEO: Fujio Mitarai) announced today that it has concluded a stock purchase agreement with BriefCam Ltd. ("BriefCam"; Headquarters: Modi'in-Maccabim-Re'ut, Israel; President and CEO: Trevor Matz), to acquire BriefCam. BriefCam develops and markets video content analysis (VCA) software that utilizes proprietary Video Synopsis® technology. This transaction is conditional upon the clearance of necessary competition regulatory authorities.

Canon participates in Earth Hour 2018 at 323 locations across 39 countries and regions

Canon celebrates 24th straight year of Technical Image Press Association awards

Canon U.S.A. to Debut Newest Cinema and Broadcast Products at This Year's NAB Show

The Company Will Showcase Latest Products and Professional Service and Support as well as Provide Hands-on Demonstrations and Panel Discussions at the Show

Canon U.S.A. Earns 2018 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award

Canon Files Annual Report on Form 20-F for the Year Ended December 31, 2017

TOKYO, March 30, 2018—Canon Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: CAJ) today announced that it has filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2017 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on March 29, 2018. The annual report on Form 20-F, which contains the Company's complete audited financial statements, can be accessed from the Company's website at:

Canon celebrates 15th consecutive year of No. 1 share of global interchangeable-lens digital camera market

Canon Launches 2018 Young People Programme at UN's Global Festival of Action for Sustainable Development

Canon U.S.A. Lends Its Support to Women Photograph, an Initiative Created to Promote the Representation of Female Photojournalists

MELVILLE, N.Y., March 8, 2018—In conjunction with International Women's Day (IWD), the global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is excited to announce their association with Women Photograph, a movement created to promote the representation of female photojournalists. Canon will work with Women Photograph to aid their travel grant program which funds female and non-binary photographers to attend workshops, hostile environment trainings, festivals, and other developmental opportunities.

Canon U.S.A. Recognized by Public Lands Alliance for Continued Support of Yellowstone Forever

AGENDER: Women in Photography. A platform for change

Canon announces entry acceptance schedule for New Cosmos of Photography 2018

Canon Eco Technology Park opens as environmental activities focal point for Canon Group, which achieves high level of resource efficiency

Canon designs recognized with internationally renowned iF Design Awards for 24th consecutive year

Canon U.S.A., Inc. Named One of the 2018 "World's Most Ethical Companies" by the Ethisphere Institute

Canon U.S.A. Celebrates Achievement of Prestigious Industry Accolades from Keypoint Intelligence – Buyers Lab

Company Receives BLI 2018 Copier MFP Line of the Year for 3rd Consecutive Year

Canon aids relief effort following earthquake in eastern Taiwan

TOKYO, February 9, 2018—On February 6 (local time), an earthquake struck eastern Taiwan, causing extensive damage and loss of life. We at Canon would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to all those affected by this disaster and our thoughts go out to those suffering in its aftermath.

Océ's 'relief printing' on display in Paris museum

Canon Europe named a Top Employer 2018

FORTUNE Magazine Places Canon Among "World's Most Admired Companies" for 2018

MELVILLE, N.Y., January 19, 2018—Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is proud to announce that Canon Inc., its parent company, has been named to FORTUNE Magazine's "World's Most Admired Companies" list for 2018, demonstrating its strong standing within the global business community. Called the "definitive report card on corporate reputations" by FORTUNE, Canon received positive marks for financial soundness, long-term investment value, social responsibility, global competitiveness and quality of products and services to earn this distinction, resulting in a rank of fourth in the Computer category.

Canon places top five in U.S. patent rankings for 32 years running and first among Japanese companies for thirteen years running

TOKYO, January 10, 2018—Canon Inc. ranked third for the number of U.S. patents awarded in 2017, becoming the only company in the world to have ranked in the top five for 32 years running, according to the latest ranking of preliminary patent results issued by IFI CLAIMS Patent Services. What's more, Canon once again ranked first among Japanese companies.

Canon to sponsor the Asian Games 2018

Canon announces corporate name change of Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation to Canon Medical Systems Corporation

TOKYO, January 4, 2018—Canon Inc. and Canon Medical Systems Corporation today announced the official corporate name (trade name) change of Canon Group Company Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation to Canon Medical Systems Corporation (hereafter referred to as Canon Medical Systems).