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Canon strengthens medical business with establishment of Canon Healthcare USA, INC.

TOKYO, November 24, 2022—Canon Inc. announced today that the company has decided to establish a new subsidiary, to be named Canon Healthcare USA, INC. By strengthening its presence in the highly influential American medical market, Canon aims to accelerate the growth of its medical business.

Canon comprises number one share of press cameras used during Rugby World Cup New Zealand 2021

First Domestically Produced X-ray CT System with Photon-counting Detector Installed at National Cancer Center Japan Exploratory Oncology Research & Clinical Trial Center

Canon's EOS R3 wins highest-level Grand Award at DFA Design for Asia Awards 2022, the first full-frame mirrorless camera to receive the prize in the history of the DFA Awards

Canon's activities lead to the removal of 1,171 listings from Amazon in Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, France and The Netherlands

TOKYO, Oct 17, 2022—Canon Inc. today announced that in the third quarter of 2022, it has used the Amazon Reporting Tool^*, letters of inquiry and/or information letters to successfully remove 1,171 listings^** from Amazon in Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, France and The Netherlands. Since June 2018, the total number of listings removed from Amazon in Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, France and The Netherlands is 29,061^**. The listings offered third-party laser toner cartridges from vendors that Canon believes infringed one or more of European Patent No. 2 087 407, European Patent No. 2 137 577, European Patent No. 1 977 289, European Patent No. 3 470 931 and European Patent No. 3 270 230.

92 listings removed from Amazon in Canada, Mexico and the United States of America after Canon files infringement reports

TOKYO, Oct 17, 2022—Canon Inc. today announced that in the third quarter of 2022, it has used Amazon takedown procedures to report infringement based on 92 listings^*, all of which have now been removed from Amazon in Canada, Mexico and the United States of America. Since June 2018, the total number of listings removed from Amazon in Canada, Mexico and the United States of America is 3,402^*. The listings offered third-party laser toner cartridges from vendors that Canon believes infringed one or more of U.S. Patent No. 8,280,278, U.S. Patent No. 8,630,564, U.S. Patent No. 8,682,215, U.S. Patent No. 8,688,008, U.S. Patent No. 8,676,090, U.S. Patent No. 8,588,646, U.S. Patent No. 9,581,958, U.S. Patent No.11,169,483, Canadian Patent No. 2,635,791, Canadian Patent No. 2,910,527, Mexican Patent No. 308881 and Mexican Patent No. 317598.

Canon Wins U.S. Trademark Infringement Lawsuit Against Counterfeiters

Canon Utsunomiya Office to install new manufacturing facilities, strengthen manufacturing capacity for semiconductor lithography systems

TOKYO, October 6, 2022—Canon Inc. announced today that the company will install new manufacturing facilities at its Utsunomiya Office, which produces semiconductor lithography systems and other devices. The new facilities are scheduled to commence operation in the first half of 2025.

Canon's enforcement of its intellectual property right leads to the removal of toner cartridges, including cartridges sold by flagship shop of Goodream as "GOODREAM" brand, from Tmall

TOKYO, September 29, 2022—Canon Inc. today announced the filing of complaints with Alibaba Intellectual Property Protection Platform seeking the removal of certain product offerings from Tmall.

Canon requests removal of toner cartridges from Amazon.com, including cartridges sold by Jaylantechshop as Uniwork brand

TOKYO, September 22, 2022—Canon Inc. today announced the filing of infringement reports with Amazon.com seeking the removal of Amazon.com listings for certain toner cartridges.

Canon announces issuance of General Exclusion Orders in U.S.

TOKYO, September 21, 2022—Canon Inc. announced today the issuance of two General Exclusion Orders ("GEOs") by the U.S. International Trade Commission ("ITC") in Investigation Nos. 337-TA-1259 and 337-TA-1260, pertaining to toner bottles sold for use in Canon copy machines. The GEOs prohibit importing into the U.S. toner supply containers and components thereof that infringe certain specified claims of Canon's U.S. Patent Nos. 8,565,649, 9,354,551, 9,753,402, 10,209,667, 10,289,060, 10,289,061, 10,295,957, 10,488,814, 10,496,032, 10,496,033, 10,514,654, 10,520,881, and 10,520,882 for the lives of those patents, regardless of the source of the products. The ITC also issued cease and desist orders against many of the respondents named in the investigations, prohibiting the sale of infringing toner supply containers and components thereof that have already been imported into the U.S.

Canon to host "YORU ZEN - Find Your Own Zen" event at Kenninji Temple, a new way to experience cultural treasures made possible with Canon imaging technologies

Canon announces "Lithography Plus" solution platform offering Canon's support know-how to help maximize productivity for semiconductor lithography systems

Canon's activities lead to the removal of 956 listings from Amazon in Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, France and The Netherlands

TOKYO, July 27, 2022—Canon Inc. today announced that in the second quarter of 2022, it has used the Amazon Reporting Tool^*, letters of inquiry and/or information letters to successfully remove 956 listings^** from Amazon in Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, France and The Netherlands. Since June 2018, the total number of listings removed from Amazon in Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, France and The Netherlands are 27,890^**. The listings offered third-party laser toner cartridges from vendors that Canon believes infringed one or more of European Patent No. 2 087 407, European Patent No. 2 137 577, European Patent No. 1 977 289, European Patent No. 3 470 931 and European Patent No. 3 270 230.

46 listings removed from Amazon in Canada, Mexico and the United States of America after Canon files infringement reports

TOKYO, July 27, 2022—Canon Inc. today announced that in the second quarter of 2022, it has used Amazon takedown procedures to report infringement based on 46 listings^*, all of which now have been removed from Amazon in Canada, Mexico and the United States of America. Since June 2018, the total number of listings removed from Amazon in Canada, Mexico and the United States of America is 3,310^*. The listings offered third-party laser toner cartridges from vendors that Canon believes infringed one or more of U.S. Patent No. 8,280,278, U.S. Patent No. 8,630,564, U.S. Patent No. 8,682,215, U.S. Patent No. 8,688,008, U.S. Patent No. 8,676,090, U.S. Patent No. 8,588,646, U.S. Patent No. 9,581,958, Canadian Patent No. 2,635,791, Canadian Patent No. 2,910,527, Mexican Patent No. 308881 and Mexican Patent No. 317598.

Canon commences sales of FPD lithography equipment that achieves ±1.5 µm resolution with an overlay accuracy of ±0.35 µm for Generation 8 glass panels

Canon announces new high-end series of wireless digital radiography devices that contribute to advanced X-ray control and image generation with reduced noise using AI

Canon announces new series of wireless digital radiography devices with ease-of-use that reduces burden on radiologists and patients

Canon's sustainability efforts rewarded with top 5% Gold rating from France-based international agency EcoVadis

Canon to join the Rugby World Cup commercial family for New Zealand 2021 and France 2023

Canon commences sales of a new 'Grade 10' productivity upgrade option for FPA-6300ES6a KrF scanners that realizes industry-leading high-productivity standard of 300 WPH

Canon U.S.A., Inc. Named a 2022 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year by the EPA

Canon designs recognized with internationally renowned
iF Design Awards for 28th consecutive year

Canon's activities lead to the removal of 628 listings from Amazon in Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, France and The Netherlands

TOKYO, April 12, 2022—Canon Inc. today announced that in the first quarter of 2022, it has used the Amazon Reporting Tool^*, letters of inquiry and/or information letters to successfully remove 628 listings^** from Amazon in Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, France, the Netherlands. Since June 2018, the total number of listings removed from Amazon in Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, France and The Netherlands are 26,934^**. The listings offered third-party laser toner cartridges from vendors which Canon believes infringed one or more of European Patent No. 2 087 407, European Patent No. 2 137 577, European Patent No. 1 977 289, European Patent No. 3 470 931 and European Patent No. 3 270 230.

48 listings removed from Amazon in Canada, Mexico and the United States of America after Canon files infringement reports

TOKYO, April 12, 2022—Canon Inc. today announced that in the first quarter of 2022, it has used Amazon takedown procedures to report infringement based on 48 listings^*, all of which now have been removed from Amazon in Canada, Mexico and the United States of America. Since June 2018, the total number of listings removed from Amazon in Canada, Mexico and the United States of America is 3,264^*. The listings offered third-party laser toner cartridges from vendors, which Canon believes infringed one or more of U.S. Patent No. 8,280,278, U.S. Patent No. 8,630,564, U.S. Patent No. 8,682,215, U.S. Patent No. 8,688,008, U.S. Patent No. 8,676,090, U.S. Patent No. 8,588,646, U.S. Patent. No. 9,581,958, Canadian Patent No. 2,635,791, Canadian Patent No. 2,910,527, Mexican Patent No. 308881 and Mexican Patent No. 317598.

Canon Group bolsters Label & Packaging growth strategy with acquisition of Edale

Canon Files Annual Report on Form 20-F for the Year Ended December 31, 2021

TOKYO, March 31, 2022—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, 2021 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on March 30, 2022, 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 19th consecutive year of No. 1 share of global interchangeable-lens digital camera market

Canon announces donation to support humanitarian efforts for Ukraine

TOKYO, March 23, 2022—Canon Inc. expresses deep concern for the ongoing military attacks against Ukraine and the humanitarian crisis it has created, and hopes that the people affected may soon be able to live in peace once again.

Canon develops new technology for DR control software that utilizes AI technology to reduce digital radiography image noise by up to 50% compared with Canon's conventional image processing technology

Canon EOS System celebrates 35^th anniversary

Canon U.S.A., Inc. Is Successful Against eBay Counterfeiter

MELVILLE, NY, February 14, 2022—Canon U.S.A., Inc. and its parent company, Canon Inc. of Japan, are pleased to announce that the companies have succeeded in stopping the sale and distribution of counterfeit Canon batteries and power supplies by a seller in Texas. As part of the resolution, the seller paid a significant amount of money to Canon for his unlawful activities and signed a sworn agreement that he would not counterfeit or infringe Canon's trademarks in the future.

Canon U.S.A., Inc. Successfully Stops a New Method of Importing Counterfeit Goods Into the United States

MELVILLE, NY, February 9, 2022—Canon U.S.A., Inc., and its parent company, Canon Inc. of Japan, are pleased to announce that they have successfully reached an agreement with one of China's leading logistics and fulfillment companies in a dispute over the warehousing and shipping of counterfeit "Canon" camera batteries into the United States for China-based sellers. As part of the settlement, the fulfillment/shipping company agreed to cease distribution of infringing products to consumers in the United States.

Canon requests removal of toner cartridges offered by zhu hai chuang yue xin ke ji you xian gong si via Amazon

TOKYO, February 7, 2022—Canon Inc. today announced that it filed Infringement Report Form with Amazon.de based on the alleged use of claim 1 of the German portion of Canon's European Patent EP 3 270 230 ("EP '230") regarding certain toner cartridges offered by zhu hai chuang yue xin ke ji you xian gong si under the following ASIN (Amazon Standard Identification Number).

Canon's activities lead to the removal of 2,224 listings from Amazon in Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, France, The Netherlands and Turkey

TOKYO, February 7, 2022—Canon Inc. today announced that in the fourth quarter of 2021, it has used the Amazon Reporting Tool^*, letters of inquiry and/or information letters to successfully remove 2,224 listings^** from Amazon in Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, France, The Netherlands and Turkey. Since June 2018, the total number of listings removed from Amazon in Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, France, The Netherlands and Turkey is 26,306**. The listings offered third-party laser toner cartridges from vendors which Canon believes infringed one or more of European Patent No.2 087 407, European Patent No. 2 137 577 ,European Patent No. 1 977 289, European Patent 3 470 931 and European Patent No.3 270 230.

57 listings removed from Amazon in Canada, Mexico and the United States of America after Canon files infringement reports

TOKYO, February 7, 2022—Canon Inc. today announced that in the fourth quarter of 2021, it has used Amazon takedown procedures to report infringement based on 57 listings^*, all of which now have been removed from Amazon in Canada, Mexico and the United States of America. Since June 2018, the total number of listings removed from Amazon in Canada, Mexico and the United States of America is 3,216*. The listings offered third-party laser toner cartridges from vendors, which Canon believes infringed one or more of U.S. Patent No. 8,280,278, U.S. Patent No. 8,630,564, U.S. Patent No. 8,682,215, U.S. Patent No. 8,688,008, U.S. Patent No. 8,676,090, U.S. Patent No. 8,588,646, U.S. Patent. No. 9,581,958, Canadian Patent No. 2,635,791, Canadian Patent No. 2,910,527, Mexican Patent No. 308881 and Mexican Patent No. 317598.

Canon aids relief effort following volcano eruption and tsunami in the Kingdom of Tonga

TOKYO, February 1, 2022—On January 15, 2022, a large-scale volcanic eruption and resulting tsunami caused extensive damage and loss of life in the Kingdom of Tonga. 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 requests removal of toner cartridges offered by xianshi yanliangqucanranbaihuo ...

TOKYO, January 31, 2022—Canon Inc. today announced that it filed an Infringement Report Form with Amazon.de based on the alleged use of claims 1 and 44 of the German portion of Canon's European Patent EP 3 470 931 ("EP '931") regarding certain toner cartridges offered by xianshi yanliangqucanranbaihuoshanghang under the following ASIN (Amazon Standard Identification Number).

Canon to sponsor the Asian Games Hangzhou 2022

Canon honored with TSMC 2021 Excellent Performance Award to Outstanding Suppliers

Canon places third in U.S. patent rankings and first among Japanese companies, places in top five for 36 years running

TOKYO, January 11, 2022—Canon Inc. ranked third for the number of U.S. patents awarded in 2021, becoming the only company in the world to have ranked in the top five for 36 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.