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Canon, Canon Medical and CiRA to commence joint research aimed at realizing high-quality autologous iPS cells

TOKYO, August 1, 2019—Canon Inc. (Headquarters: Ohta-ku, Tokyo, Japan; Chairman & CEO: Fujio Mitarai) Canon Medical Systems Corporation ("Canon Medical"; Headquarters: Tochigi Prefecture, Japan; President: Toshio Takiguchi) and the Center for iPS Cell Research and Application, Kyoto University ("CiRA"; Headquarters: Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan; Director: Shinya Yamanaka) announced today that the parties have agreed to commence joint research from August 1, 2019, with the aim of contributing to the field of regenerative medicine through the realization of higher-quality induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells¹ for autograft purposes, or "my iPS cells²."

Canon announces award winners for its New Cosmos of Photography 2019 (42nd edition) photo competition

122 listings removed from Amazon.com after Canon files infringement reports

TOKYO, July 29, 2019—Canon Inc. today announced that over approximately one year, it has used Amazon takedown procedures to report infringement based on 122 ASINs, all of which now have been removed from Amazon.com. The ASINs offered third-party laser toner cartridges from 15 vendors, which Canon believes infringe 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 and U.S. Patent No. 8,588,646.

Canon's activities led to the removal of 1,153 listings from Amazon in Germany, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom

TOKYO, July 29, 2019—Canon Inc. today announced that over approximately one year, it has used the Amazon Reporting Tool or letters of inquiry to successfully remove 1,153 ASINs from Amazon in Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom offering third-party laser toner cartridges from 141 vendors based on one or more of European Patent No. 2 087 407 and European Patent No. 1 977 289.

Canon requests removal of toner cartridge offered by JSL GO from Amazon.com

TOKYO, July 29, 2019—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 JSL GO for use in HP laser beam printers. Canon's infringement report alleged that certain model HP 126A toner cartridges sold by JSL GO via Amazon.com infringed Canon's U.S. Patent No. 8,688,008. Canon requested that Amazon remove JSL GO listings for those products, namely, JSL GO listings with Amazon Standard Identification Numbers ("ASINs") B01L16ANF8, B01L16A7MC, B01L16AR8G, B01L16BJBK, B01L16ACC2, B01L16EG8S, B01L16EN5Y, B01L1699YY, B01L16ATYS, B01L169C82 and B01L16ASLC. At the time of this announcement, the above-identified JSL GO listings were no longer available on Amazon.com.

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

TOKYO, July 29, 2019—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 ABCink for use in HP laser beam printers. Canon's infringement report alleged that certain model HP 126A toner cartridges sold by ABCink via Amazon.com infringed Canon's U.S. Patent No. 8,688,008. Canon requested that Amazon remove ABCink listings for those products, namely, ABCink listings with Amazon Standard Identification Numbers ("ASINs") B07DXHCK2Z, B07RZSCQHK and B07RZS9V7Y.

Canon Requests Removal of Toner Cartridge offered by ESTON Store from Amazon.ca

TOKYO, July 25, 2019—Canon Inc. today announced the filing of an infringement report with Amazon.ca seeking removal of an Amazon.ca listing for certain toner cartridges sold by ESTON Store.

Canon requests removal of toner cartridge offered by Green2Print from Amazon.es

TOKYO, July 25, 2019—Canon Inc. today announced the filing of a Report Infringement Form with Amazon ES based on the alleged use of claims 1 and 2 of the Spanish portion of Canon's European Patent EP 1 977 289 ("EP '289") regarding the cartridge model "CE320A" offered by Green2Print under the ASIN (Amazon Standard Identification Number) B01FY2EP86. Afterwards, Amazon took down the respective products. These products are compatible with the OEM HP cartridge model CE320A and provide inter alia a non-OEM housing and a non-OEM force receiving device according to claim 1 of EP '289. Furthermore, they comprise an elastic portion according to claim 2 of EP '289.

Canon requests removal of toner cartridges offered by AMZIC LTD from Amazon.co.uk

TOKYO, July 18, 2019—Canon Inc. today announced the filing of Report Infringement Forms with Amazon UK based on the alleged use of claims 1 and 2 of the UK portion of Canon's European Patent EP 1 977 289 ("EP '289") regarding the cartridge models "CE320A," "CE321A," "CE322A" and "CE323A" offered by AMZIC LTD under the ASINs (Amazon Standard Identification Numbers) B00ATL31UG, B00ATD3JH4, B07KX3GTYY, B07KX24QRV, B07KX1TTMN, B07KX25C63 and B07KX2T8KD. Afterwards, Amazon took down the respective products. These products are compatible with the OEM HP cartridge models and provide inter alia a non-OEM housing and a non-OEM force receiving device according to claim 1 of EP '289. Furthermore, they comprise an elastic portion according to claim 2 of EP '289.

Canon requests removal of toner cartridge offered by SaveOnMany from Amazon.ca

TOKYO, July 11, 2019—Canon Inc. today announced the filing of an infringement report with Amazon.ca seeking removal of an Amazon.ca listing for certain toner cartridges sold by SaveOnMany.

Canon requests removal of toner cartridge offered by Zhong shan shi cai pin dian zi you xian gong si from Amazon.de

TOKYO, July 11, 2019—Canon Inc. today announced the filing of a Report Infringement Form with Amazon DE based on the alleged use of claims 1 and 25 of the German portion of Canon's European Patent EP 2 087 407 regarding the cartridge models "CE505A," "CF280A," "CF280A" and "CF226A" offered by Zhong shan shi cai pin dian zi you xian gong si under the ASINs (Amazon Standard Identification Numbers) B07HM7FS4G, B07H82YQG6, B07H826T8C and B07HLN7PD7. Afterwards, Amazon took down the respective products. These products are compatible with the OEM HP cartridge models CE505A, CF280A, CF280X and CF226A 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 ilcompatibile di massimiliano abbagnara from Amazon.it

TOKYO, July 4, 2019—Canon Inc. today announced the filing of a Report Infringement Form with Amazon Italy based on the alleged use of claims 1 and 2 of the Italian portion of Canon's European Patent EP 1 977 289 ("EP '289") regarding the cartridge model "CE320A" offered by ilcompatibile di massimiliano abbagnara under the ASIN (Amazon Standard Identification Number) B00XW7Y6IA. Afterwards, Amazon took down the respective product. This product is compatible with the OEM HP cartridge model CE320A and provides inter alia a non-OEM housing and a non-OEM force receiving device according to claim 1 of EP '289. Furthermore, it comprises an elastic portion according to claim 2 of EP '289.

Canon requests removal of toner cartridges offered by BELLIVESTORE SAS DI LIN RENDIAN & C from Amazon.it

TOKYO, July 4, 2019—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 "CE505X" and "CF280X" offered by BELLIVESTORE SAS DI LIN RENDIAN & C under the ASINs (Amazon Standard Identification Number) B018KIRU2Y, B018KKBLVS and B018KIROCA. Afterwards, Amazon took down the respective products. These products are compatible with the OEM HP cartridge models CE505X and CF280X and provide inter alia a non-OEM coupling member, a non-OEM drum as well as a non-OEM housing.

Canon Bolsters Security Management Solutions at INTERPOL World 2019

Regarding the decision to impose a fine by the European Commission

TOKYO, June 27, 2019—Today, the European Commission has imposed a fine of €28 million on Canon Inc. for alleged "gun jumping." The Commission's decision relates to Canon's acquisition of Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation (TMSC) in 2016. That acquisition remains effective and unaffected by today's decision.

Tsuzuri Project to donate high-resolution facsimiles of 13 works by Katsushika Hokusai, in the collection of the Smithsonian Institution Freer Gallery of Art, to Tokyo's Sumida Ward

Canon requests removal of toner cartridge offered by BAILON GONZALEZ JORGE from Amazon.es

TOKYO, June 19, 2019—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 offered by BAILON GONZALEZ JORGE under the ASINs (Amazon Standard Identification Numbers) B018W4C0I0, B018W4C12U, B018W4C1O8, B018W4C28S, B018W4C2WY, and B018W4C3O6. Afterwards, Amazon took down the respective product. This product is compatible with the OEM HP cartridge model CE505A 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 LPC Società a Responsabilià Limitata Semplificatafrom Amazon.it

TOKYO, June 19, 2019—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", "CF280A", "CE505X" and "CF280X"offered by LPC Società a Responsabilià Limitata Semplificata under the ASINs (Amazon Standard Identification Number) B07FB2CH6N, B00ZAG0QQ2 and B00Z78N1U6. Afterwards, Amazon took down the respective products. These products are compatible with the OEM HP cartridge model CE505A, CF280A, CE505X and CF280X 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 Turbon AG, Turbon Europe GmbH and Mr. Michael Pages

TOKYO, June 14, 2019—Canon Inc. and Turbon AG, Turbon Europe GmbH as well as Michael Pages (Managing Member of the Board of Directors and Managing Director) agreed to resolve their pending patent dispute by signing a settlement agreement. In the course of the litigation Canon asserted claim 25 of European Patent EP 2 087 407 B1, relating to a process cartridge, against Turbon with the Court of Appeals Düsseldorf. Turbon agreed to refrain from making, offering, putting into circulation and/or importing and/or owning laser toner cartridges based on a certain manufacturing method and comprising a drum unit with a certain coupling member for use in various models of HP and/or Canon laser beam printers in Germany. Furthermore, Turbon has agreed to pay damages for past infringements to Canon. Further details of the settlement agreement are confidential.

Canon requests removal of toner cartridge offered by Office Valley from Amazon.com

TOKYO, June 10, 2019—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 Office Valley for use in HP laser beam printers.
Canon's infringement report alleged that certain model HP 126A toner cartridges sold by Office Valley via Amazon.com infringed Canon's U.S. Patent No. 8,688,008. Canon requested that Amazon remove Office Valley listings for those products, namely, Office Valley listings with Amazon Standard Identification Numbers ("ASINs") B00PHL357M, B00PHL32VQ, B00PHL2TAQ, B00AW0FIZU, B00PHL37HU, B00PHL39IM, B00PHL308Q, B00PHL2YCE and B00PHL2VS6.

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

TOKYO, June 10, 2019—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 InkClub for use in HP laser beam printers.
Canon's infringement report alleged that certain model HP 126A toner cartridges sold by InkClub via Amazon.com infringed Canon's U.S. Patent No. 8,688,008. Canon requested that Amazon remove InkClub listings for those products, namely, InkClub listings with Amazon Standard Identification Numbers ("ASINs") B0106ZEK18, B0106XUC0I, B0106ZXVNG, B0106XIRC8, B0106XQ3HY, B0106XZLAO, B0106YA748, B0106YFCJ8, B0106YPK36 and B0106YJW94.

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

TOKYO, June 10, 2019—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 SuperInkToner for use in HP laser beam printers.
Canon's infringement report alleged that certain model HP 126A toner cartridges sold by SuperInkToner via Amazon.com infringed Canon's U.S. Patent No. 8,688,008. Canon requested that Amazon remove SuperInkToner listings for those products, namely, SuperInkToner listings with Amazon Standard Identification Numbers ("ASINs") B0796TS1CV, B07R2279ZD, B0796SY3S5, B07QXPLNNM, B07QXPDGSD, B07QWSFBC9, B0796V3CT7, B07QXPFGPM, B07QWSL1DB, B07QWRV4D3, B07QWSV4HV, B07R33B42V, B07QWSHR9H, B07QXQJR46, B07QXPSBZ7, B07QXP8L4J, B07QXMKM83, B07QXR2K6L, B07QWRR139, B07QWRH3R2, B07QVNHFB5, B0796S319F, B07QZV17LH, B07QXQWW9Y, B07QXQPBXV and B07QXPNK34.

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Canon requests removal of toner cartridge offered by Laser Tek Services, Inc. from Amazon.com

TOKYO, June 6, 2019—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 Laser Tek Services, Inc. for use in HP laser beam printers.

Canon requests removal of toner cartridges offered by LPC Società a Responsabilià Limitata Semplificata from Amazon.it

TOKYO, June 6, 2019—Canon Inc. today announced the filing of Report Infringement Forms with Amazon.it based on the alleged use of claims 1 and 2 of the Italian portion of Canon's European Patent EP 1 977 289 ("EP '289") regarding the cartridge models "CB540A", "CE320A", "CF210A", "CB541A", "CE321A", "CF211A", "CB542A", "CE322A", "CF212A" and "CF210X" offered by LPC Società a Responsabilià Limitata Semplificata under the ASINs (Amazon Standard Identification Number) B00Z75R394, B00Z9U1J0Q, B00Z9ULGFO, B00Z74YJ38, B00Z764AJO, B00Z76CO0G, and B00Z9UYMNM. Afterwards, Amazon took down the respective products. These products are compatible with the OEM HP cartridge models CB540A, CE320A ,CF210A, CB541A, CE321A, CF211A, CB542A, CE322A, CF212A and CF210X, and provide inter alia a non-OEM housing and a non-OEM force receiving device according to claim 1 of EP '289. Furthermore, they comprise an elastic portion according to claim 2 of EP '289.

Canon requests removal of toner cartridge offered by True Color Toner from Amazon.com

TOKYO, June 6, 2019—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 True Color Toner for use in HP laser beam printers.

Canon announces conclusion of dispute with 5-Sterne Handel UG (limited liability) and its managing directors

TOKYO, June 6, 2019—Canon Inc. and 5-Sterne Handel UG (limited liability), doing business as "Starlet24", as well as its managing directors agreed to resolve their pending patent dispute by signing a settlement agreement. 5-Sterne Handel UG (limited liability) inter alia accepted a preliminary injunction (docket no. 4a O 96/18) 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, 5-Sterne Handel UG (limited liability) has agreed to pay damages for past infringements to Canon. Further details of the settlement agreement are confidential.

Canon requests removal of toner cartridges offered by GIOVANNI SHOP DI SIMON VIKTORIA from Amazon.it

TOKYO, June 4, 2019—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", "CF280A", "CE505X", "CF280X"offered by GIOVANNI SHOP DI SIMON VIKTORIA under the ASINs (Amazon Standard Identification Number) B06XXNL8DN, B06XXM9G9Q and B06XX5V3SY. Afterwards, Amazon took down the respective products. These products are compatible with the OEM HP cartridge model CE505A, CF280A, CE505X, CF280X 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 VENUE DESIGN & CONSULTING SRL-D from Amazon.it

TOKYO, June 4, 2019—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", "CE255A"offered by VENUE DESIGN & CONSULTING SRL-D under the ASINs (Amazon Standard Identification Number) B07F86829W and B07DY8VH6V. Afterwards, Amazon took down the respective products. These products are compatible with the OEM HP cartridge model CF280A,CE255A 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 Game electronic virz di bruno campassi from Amazon.it

TOKYO, June 4, 2019—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 "CF280X" offered by Game electronic virz di bruno campassi under the ASIN (Amazon Standard Identification Number) B00BV9TV2M. Afterwards, Amazon took down the respective products. These products are compatible with the OEM HP cartridge model CF280X and provide inter alia a non-OEM coupling member, a non-OEM drum as well as a non-OEM housing.

Canon obtained Precautionary Order against Idem Rebuilding di Carbonara Giuseppe, trading as "Universocartuccia"

TOKYO, June 4, 2019—Today Canon announced that the Court of Milan granted a precautionary order including preliminary injunction, seizure and penalty against Idem Rebuilding di Carbonara Giuseppe, trading as "Universocartuccia." The order is based on the infringement of the Italian portion of Canon's European patent EP 2 087 407 relating to a drum unit and a process cartridge. Among others, the order, which is not final and can be appealed, enjoins Idem Rebuilding di Carbonara Giuseppe from offering and distributing—including via such websites as www.amazon.it—its laser toner cartridges comprising a drum unit with a certain coupling member, named "HP CF280A" and "HP CE505A." These infringing cartridges can replace the OEM cartridge models HP CE505A and HP CF280X, which are compatible with HP laser beam printers, as well as the OEM cartridge model Canon 719.

Canon Appeals U.S. International Trade Commission's Determination in Toner Cartridge Investigation

TOKYO, May 31, 2019—Canon announced today that it has appealed the U.S. International Trade Commission's final determination terminating Investigation No. 337-TA-1106, which pertains to certain toner cartridges and photosensitive drum units sold for use in Canon and HP laser beam printers. Canon believes that the final determination was based on an overly narrow and legally erroneous construction of Canon's patents, and through this appeal the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit will review the construction de novo, without deference to the ITC.

Canon Requests Removal of Toner Cartridge offered by Inkfirst from Amazon.ca

TOKYO, May 30, 2019—Canon Inc. today announced the filing of an infringement report with Amazon.ca seeking removal of an Amazon.ca listing for certain toner cartridges sold by Inkfirst.

Canon requests removal of toner cartridge offered by SIA 'Solution' from Amazon.co.uk

TOKYO, May 30, 2019—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 " CE505A" offered by SIA 'Solution' under the ASIN (Amazon Standard Identification Number) B012AGRDT. Afterwards, Amazon took down the respective product. This product is compatible with the OEM HP cartridge model CE505A 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 WWW.TONERANDINKS.CO.UK LIMITED from Amazon.co.uk

TOKYO, May 30, 2019—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 " CE505A" offered by WWW.TONERANDINKS.CO.UK LIMITED under the ASIN (Amazon Standard Identification Number) B00PS41NAE. Afterwards, Amazon took down the respective product. This product is compatible with the OEM HP cartridge model CE505A and provides inter alia a non-OEM coupling member, a non-OEM drum as well as a non-OEM housing.

Canon announces conclusion of dispute with Alphaink S.r.l.

TOKYO, May 30, 2019 — Canon Inc. and Alphaink S.r.l. as well as its managing director agreed to resolve their pending patent dispute by signing a settlement agreement. Alphaink S.r.l. inter alia accepted a preliminary injunction of the District Court Düsseldorf (docket no. 4a O 75/18) 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 Italian portion of EP 2 087 407 B1 Alphaink S.r.l. has voluntarily agreed to refrain from detaining, making, importing, promoting and commercializing laser toner cartridges comprising a drum unit with a certain coupling member for use in various models of HP and/or Canon laser beam printers in Italy. With respect to the UK portion of EP 2 087 407 B1, Alphaink S.r.l. has voluntarily agreed to refrain from making, offering, putting into circulation and/or importing and/or owning the laser toner cartridges in the UK. Furthermore, Alphaink S.r.l. has agreed to pay damages for past infringements to Canon. Further details of the settlement agreement are confidential.

Canon requests removal of toner cartridge offered by Keser, Ibrahim from Amazon.it

TOKYO, May 23, 2019—Canon Inc. today announced the filing of a Report Infringement Form with Amazon.it based on the alleged use of claims 1 and 2 of the Italian portion of Canon's European Patent EP 1 977 289 ("EP '289") regarding the cartridge model "CF210A" offered by Keser, Ibrahim under the ASIN (Amazon Standard Identification Number) B00IAR6TC8. Afterwards, Amazon took down the respective product. This product is compatible with the OEM HP cartridge model CF210A and provides inter alia a non-OEM housing and a non-OEM force receiving device according to claim 1 of EP '289. Furthermore, it comprises an elastic portion according to claim 2 of EP '289.

Canon requests removal of toner cartridges offered by VENUE DESIGN & CONSULTING SRL-D from Amazon.co.uk

TOKYO, May 23, 2019—Canon Inc. today announced the filing of a Report Infringement Form with Amazon.co.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 "CE505A" and "CE255X" offered by VENUE DESIGN & CONSULTING SRL-D under the ASINs (Amazon Standard Identification Numbers) B07FGXNKRN and B07F87Q2G8. Afterwards, Amazon took down the respective products. These products are compatible with the OEM HP cartridge models CE505A and CE255X and provide inter alia a non-OEM coupling member, a non-OEM drum as well as a non-OEM housing.

Canon obtains Preliminary Injunction against Eurobyte Asesores Informaticos SL and its Managing Director

TOKYO, May 23, 2019—Canon Inc. today announced that the District Court Düsseldorf granted a preliminary injunction against Eurobyte Asesores Informaticos SL, doing business as "GreenPrinter," as well as against its managing director. 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 enjoins Eurobyte Asesores Informaticos SL from offering and distributing laser toner cartridges comprising a drum unit with a certain coupling member, via, for example, www.amazon.de and www.eurobyteasesores.com. The infringing cartridges can replace the OEM cartridge model HP CF280X, which is compatible with HP laser beam printers.

Canon to Appeal U.S. International Trade Commission's Noninfringement Determination

TOKYO, May 22, 2019—Canon Inc. announced today that it plans to appeal the U.S. International Trade Commission's final determination terminating Investigation No. 337-TA-1106, which pertains to certain toner cartridges and photosensitive drum units sold for use in Canon and HP laser beam printers. In reaching its decision, the ITC determined that the claims at issue should be interpreted narrowly to exclude the respondents' accused products. Canon believes that narrow interpretation is legally erroneous, and will appeal the decision to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, which will review the construction de novo, without deference to the ITC.

Canon's activities led to the removal of 35 listings from Amazon.fr

TOKYO, May 20, 2019—Canon Inc. today announced that over the last 8 months, 35 listings offering third-party laser toner cartridges via Amazon.fr were removed after Canon had sent information letters to vendors on Amazon.fr or after Canon had submitted reports to Amazon.fr using the "Amazon Reporting Tool" after considering a vendor's comments on the letter, if any. The information letters and reports describe why Canon believes a product makes use of claims 1 and 25 of the French portion of Canon's European Patent EP 2 087 407 B1 or claims 1 and 2 of the French portion of Canon's European Patent EP 1 977 289 B1, and are prepared by Canon after its technical experts for laser toner cartridges conducted a detailed examination of the products.

Canon requests removal of toner cartridges offered by ANYPRINTER SRL from Amazon.it

TOKYO, May 17, 2019—Canon Inc. today announced the filing of a Report Infringement Form with Amazon.it 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 "CE505X" offered by ANYPRINTER SRL under the ASIN (Amazon Standard Identification Number) B008FWP2DA. 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 obtains Preliminary Injunction against Reporta Spain SL and its Managing Director

TOKYO, May 17, 2019—Canon Inc. today announced that the District Court Düsseldorf granted a preliminary injunction against Reporta Spain SL, doing business as "Key Componentes," as well as against its managing director. 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 enjoins Reporta Spain SL from offering and distributing laser toner cartridges comprising a drum unit with a certain coupling member, via, for example, www.amazon.de and www.keycomponentes.com. The infringing cartridges can replace the OEM cartridge model HP CF280A, which is compatible with HP laser beam printers.

Canon requests removal of toner cartridges offered by VENUE DESIGN & CONSULTING SRL-D from Amazon.de

TOKYO, May 17, 2019—Canon Inc. today announced the filing of Report Infringement Forms with Amazon.de based on the alleged use of claims 1 and 2 of the German portion of Canon's European Patent EP 1 977 289 ("EP '289") regarding the cartridge models "CB540A," "CB541A," "CB542A," "CB543A," "CE320A," "CE321A," "CE322A" and "CE323A" offered by VENUE DESIGN & CONSULTING SRL-D under the ASINs (Amazon Standard Identification Number) B07F85P1H6, B078GYMSZ3, B078GRTSP9, B07DNG7JX5, B07DXWRCX9, B07DNFWWJ4, B07DNFX4W9 and B07DNF6G7N. Afterwards, Amazon took down the respective products. These products are compatible with "CB540A," "CB541A," "CB542A," "CB543A," "CE320A," "CE321A," "CE322A," and "CE323A", and provide inter alia a non-OEM housing and a non-OEM force receiving device according to claim 1 of EP '289. Furthermore, they comprise an elastic portion according to claim 2 of EP '289.

Canon requests removal of toner cartridge offered by Toner and Inks from Amazon.co.uk

TOKYO, May 17, 2019—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 Toner and Inks under the ASIN (Amazon Standard Identification Number) B00PS4K6YS. 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 drum unit offered by Badger Inks Ltd from Amazon.co.uk

TOKYO, May 17, 2019—Canon Inc. today announced the filing of a Report Infringement Form with Amazon.co.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 models "CE505A," "CF280A," "CRG719," "CE255A" and "CE255X" offered by Badger Inks Ltd under the ASINs (Amazon Standard Identification Numbers) B0179ZNBWM, B0179ZNAKO, B01789GUJO and B00OQAWYJA. Afterwards, Amazon took down the respective products. These products are compatible with the drum unit of the OEM HP and Canon cartridge models CE505A, CF280A, CRG719, CE255A and CE255X, and provide 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.

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Canon requests removal of toner cartridges offered by Consumable Direct Limited from Amazon.it

TOKYO, May 14, 2019—Canon Inc. today announced the filing of Report Infringement Forms with Amazon.it based on the alleged use of claims 1 and 2 of the Italian portion of Canon's European Patent EP 1 977 289 ("EP '289") regarding the cartridge model "CF210X" offered by Consumable Direct Limited under the ASINs (Amazon Standard Identification Number) B073P6P1MZ and B00IK0JO4K. Afterwards, Amazon took down the respective products. These products are compatible with the OEM HP cartridge models and provide inter alia a non-OEM housing and a non-OEM force receiving device according to claim 1 of EP '289. Furthermore, they comprise an elastic portion according to claim 2 of EP '289.

Canon requests removal of toner cartridges offered by PRINT KLEX GMBH & CO. KG from Amazon.de

TOKYO, May 14, 2019—Canon Inc. today announced the filing of a Report Infringement Form with Amazon.de based on the alleged use of claims 1 and 2 of the German portion of Canon's European Patent EP 1 977 289 ("EP '289") regarding the cartridge model "CE320A" offered by PRINT KLEX GMBH & CO. KG under the ASIN (Amazon Standard Identification Number) B07D8RM1X1. Afterwards, Amazon took down the respective product. This product is compatible with the OEM HP cartridge model CE320A and provides inter alia a non-OEM housing and a non-OEM force receiving device according to claim 1 of EP '289. Furthermore, it comprises an elastic portion according to claim 2 of EP '289.

Canon requests removal of toner cartridges offered by Bublat GmbH & Co. KG from Amazon.de

TOKYO, May 14, 2019—Canon Inc. today announced the filing of Report Infringement Forms with Amazon.de based on the alleged use of claims 1 and 2 of the German portion of Canon's European Patent EP 1 977 289 ("EP '289") regarding the cartridge models "CE320A", "CE322A" and "CE323A" offered by Bublat GmbH & Co. KG under the ASINs (Amazon Standard Identification Number) B0079078AO, B0079078N6 and B0079078JU. Afterwards, Amazon took down the respective products. These products are compatible with "CE320A", "CE322A" and "CE323A" and provide inter alia a non-OEM housing and a non-OEM force receiving device according to claim 1 of EP '289. Furthermore, they comprise an elastic portion according to claim 2 of EP '289.

Canon files new toner cartridge-related patent infringement lawsuit in U.S.

TOKYO, May 9, 2019—Canon today announced the filing of a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California against V4INK, Inc., for infringement of Canon's U.S. Patent Nos. 8,588,646; 7,869,740; 8,165,494; 8,971,760; 9,494,916; 9,857,763; and 10,162,304.

U.S. International Trade Commission to Review ALJ's Determination of Noninfringement

TOKYO, May 7, 2019—In U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) Investigation No. 337-TA-1106, which pertains to certain toner cartridges and photosensitive drum units sold for use in Canon and HP laser beam printers, the ITC has decided to review a decision by the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) granting summary determination of noninfringement. Shortly after the summary determination decision was issued, Canon filed a petition with the ITC requesting that it review and ultimately reverse the ALJ's decision as being based on a legally erroneous claim construction. The ITC will now review the decision to determine whether it should be reversed.

Russian Court in Second Instance Upholds the Lower Court's Decision in Favor of Canon

TOKYO, April 25, 2019—Canon Inc. today announced that the decision of the Moscow Arbitration Court was upheld by the Ninth Arbitration Court of Appeal in a toner-cartridge-related infringement lawsuit in Russia.

Canon Celebrates Its 10th Year in Supporting the Arbor Day Foundation and Its Reforestation Program

MELVILLE, NY, April 22, 2019 – Sustainability is the future, which is why Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, finds it a privilege to announce and celebrate that the Company's enterprise division has now lent a decade of support to the Arbor Day Foundation's reforestation program. Since 2009, the company's enterprise division helped contribute to the planting of more than 500,000 trees in the U.S., with this year's efforts counting toward the Arbor Day Foundation's Time for Trees initiative, under which the Arbor Day Foundation seeks to plant 100 million trees worldwide by 2022.

Canon requests removal of toner cartridge offered by Toner Lab di Issa Erminia from Amazon.co.uk

TOKYO, April 22, 2019—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 UK portion of Canon's European Patent EP 2 087 407 regarding the cartridge model "CE505A" offered by Toner Lab di Issa Erminia under the ASIN (Amazon Standard Identification Number) B002GF11WS. Afterwards, Amazon took down the respective product. This product is compatible with the OEM HP cartridge model CE505A 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 AMZIC LTD from Amazon.co.uk

TOKYO, April 22, 2019—Canon Inc. today announced the filing of Report Infringement Forms with Amazon.co.uk based on the alleged use of claims 1 and 2 of the UK portion of Canon's European Patent EP 1 977 289 ("EP '289") regarding the cartridge models "CE320A", "CE321A", "CE322A", and "CE323A" offered by AMZIC LTD under the ASIN (Amazon Standard Identification Number) B00ATD015M. Afterwards, Amazon took down the respective products. These products are compatible with the OEM HP cartridge models "CE320A", "CE321A", "CE322A", "CE323A" and provide inter alia a non-OEM housing and a non-OEM force receiving device according to claim 1 of EP '289. Furthermore, they comprise an elastic portion according to claim 2 of EP '289.

Canon requests removal of toner cartridges offered by Promo Rigenera Srl from Amazon.it

TOKYO, April 22, 2019—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 "CE505X" offered by Promo Rigenera Srl under the ASIN (Amazon Standard Identification Number) B00OST3WWM. 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 PerfectPrint from Amazon.it

TOKYO, April 19, 2019—Canon Inc. today announced the filing of a Report Infringement Form with Amazon IT based on the alleged use of claims 1 and 2 of the Italian portion of Canon's European Patent EP 1 977 289 ("EP '289") regarding the cartridge model "CF210A" offered by PerfectPrint under the ASINs (Amazon Standard Identification Number) B00AIQ2AFY and 8182149290. Afterwards, Amazon took down the respective products. These products are compatible with the OEM HP cartridge model "CF210A" and provide inter alia a non-OEM housing and a non-OEM force receiving device according to claim 1 of EP '289. Furthermore, they comprise an elastic portion according to claim 2 of EP '289.

Canon requests removal of toner cartridges offered by Inkpiu 1 di allegra natascia from Amazon.it

TOKYO, April 19, 2019—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 "CE505X" offered by Inkpiu 1 di allegra natascia under the ASIN (Amazon Standard Identification Number) B00OST3WWM. 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 Tito-Express IP & Marketing GmbH from Amazon.co.uk

TOKYO, April 19, 2019—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 Tito-Express IP & Marketing GmbH under the ASIN (Amazon Standard Identification Number) B00B7L799Q. Afterwards, Amazon took down the respective product. This product is compatible with the OEM HP cartridge model CF280X and provides inter alia a non-OEM coupling member, a non-OEM drum as well as a non-OEM housing.

Pioneer and Canon agree to co-develop 3D-LiDAR sensor, drive the development of compact, high-performance 3D-LiDAR sensors

TOKYO, April 17, 2019—Pioneer Corporation ("Pioneer"; Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan; Representative Director and President: Koichi Moriya) and Canon Inc. ("Canon"; Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan; Chairman and CEO: Fujio Mitarai) today announced that the companies have entered into an agreement to co-develop a 3D-LiDAR sensor.

Canon requests removal of toner cartridges offered by Consumable Direct Limited from Amazon.co.uk

TOKYO, April 12, 2019—Canon Inc. today announced the filing of Report Infringement Forms with Amazon UK based on the alleged use of claims 1 and 2 of the UK portion of Canon's European Patent EP 1 977 289 ("EP '289") regarding the cartridge models "CE320A", "CE321A", "CE322A", "CE323A", "CB540A", "CB541A" and "CB543A" offered by Consumable Direct Limited under the ASINs (Amazon Standard Identification Number) B00IK0J7SI, B007Y5ODKC, B007Y5OK3M, B007Y5OH1W, B00IK0IVX0, B00IK0IWM0 and B007XTYUA2. Afterwards, Amazon took down the respective products. These products are compatible with the above OEM HP cartridge models "CE320A", "CE321A", "CE322A", "CE323A", "CB540A", "CB541A", "CB543A" and provide inter alia a non-OEM housing and a non-OEM force receiving device according to claim 1 of EP '289. Furthermore, they comprise an elastic portion according to claim 2 of EP '289.

Canon requests removal of toner cartridges offered by G&Z TRADING LTD from Amazon.co.uk

TOKYO, April 12, 2019—Canon Inc. today announced the filing of Report Infringement Forms with Amazon UK based on the alleged use of claims 1 and 2 of the UK portion of Canon's European Patent EP 1 977 289 ("EP '289") regarding the cartridge models "CC530A", "CC531A", "CC532A", "CC533A", "CB540A", "CB541A", "CB542A" and "CB543A" offered by G&Z TRADING LTD under the ASINs (Amazon Standard Identification Number) B015NESPFO, B015NESQ5S, B015NESS92, B015NESR8Y, B015NERHYO, B015NENTGO, B015NENUUE and B015NENU72. Afterwards, Amazon took down the respective products. These products are compatible with the above OEM HP cartridge models "CC530A", "CC531A", "CC532A", "CC533A", "CB540A", "CB541A", "CB542A", "CB543A" and provide inter alia a non-OEM housing and a non-OEM force receiving device according to claim 1 of EP '289. Furthermore, they comprise an elastic portion according to claim 2 of EP '289.

Canon requests removal of toner cartridges offered by Punto Rigenera S.R.L. from Amazon.it

TOKYO, April 12, 2019—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 "CE505X" offered by Punto Rigenera S.R.L. under the ASIN (Amazon Standard Identification Number) B00OST3WWM. 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.

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Canon requests removal of toner cartridges offered by Handelsagentur Silhan GmbH from Amazon.de

TOKYO, April 5, 2019—Canon Inc. today announced the filing of Report Infringement Forms with Amazon.de based on the alleged use of claims 1 and 2 of the German portion of Canon's European Patent EP 1 977 289 ("EP '289") regarding the cartridge models "CC530A", "CC531A", "CC533A" and "CE322A" offered by Handelsagentur Silhan GmbH under the ASINs (Amazon Standard Identification Number) B007QBAGE6, B007QBAAJM, B007QBABV4 and B007QBABP0. Afterwards, Amazon took down the respective products. These products are compatible with the OEM HP cartridge models "CC530A", "CC531A", "CC533A" and "CE322A" and provide inter alia a non-OEM housing and a non-OEM force receiving device according to claim 1 of EP '289. Furthermore, they comprise an elastic portion according to claim 2 of EP '289.

Canon requests removal of toner cartridge offered by Beijingshibeifangbangongyongpingongsi from Amazon.it

TOKYO, April 5, 2019—Canon Inc. today announced the filing of a Report Infringement Form with Amazon.it based on the alleged use of claims 1 and 2 of the Italian portion of Canon's European Patent EP 1 977 289 ("EP '289") regarding the cartridge model "CF210A" offered by Beijingshibeifangbangongyongpingongsi under the ASIN (Amazon Standard Identification Number) B07DL121SF. Afterwards, Amazon took down the respective product. This product is compatible with the OEM HP cartridge model "CF210A" and provides inter alia a non-OEM housing and a non-OEM force receiving device according to claim 1 of EP '289. Furthermore, it comprises an elastic portion according to claim 2 of EP '289.

Canon requests removal of toner cartridges offered by Game Electronic Virz di Bruno Compasse from Amazon.it

TOKYO, April 5, 2019—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 Game Electronic Virz di Bruno Compasse under the ASINs (Amazon Standard Identification Number) B06XQSLRNS, B06XQL15PS and B008KM81CE. 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 YOFFICE SRL from Amazon.it

TOKYO, April 4, 2019—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 YOFFICE SRL under the ASIN (Amazon Standard Identification Number) B01DWFGF08. Afterwards, Amazon took down the respective product. This product is compatible with the OEM HP cartridge model CE505A and provides 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 FTrade

TOKYO, April 4, 2019—Canon today announced the conclusion of a patent infringement lawsuit against FTrade Inc., which does business under the name ValueToner, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, concerning certain toner cartridges sold for use in Canon and HP laser beam printers.

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Canon Files Annual Report on Form 20-F for the Year Ended December 31, 2018

TOKYO, March 29, 2019—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, 2018 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on March 28, 2019. 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:

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Canon files new toner cartridge—related patent infringement lawsuit in U.S.

TOKYO, March 27, 2019—Canon today announced the filing of a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California against LD Products, Inc. for infringement of Canon's U.S. Patent No. 8,588,646.

Canon obtains Preliminary Injunction against Hamle GmbH and its Managing Director

TOKYO, March 27, 2019—Canon Inc. today announced that the District Court Düsseldorf granted a preliminary injunction against Hamle GmbH, doing business as "hamle," "liondo" and "merotoner," as well as against its managing director. 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 enjoins Hamle GmbH from offering and distributing laser toner cartridges comprising a drum unit with a certain coupling member, via, for example, www.amazon.de. The infringing cartridges can replace the OEM cartridge model HP CF226A, which is compatible with HP laser beam printers. Furthermore, the preliminary injunction contains a claim for sequestration, so the infringing cartridges have been handed over to a bailiff until the matter is finally solved.

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

TOKYO, March 27, 2019—Canon Inc. today announced the filing of Report Infringement Forms with Amazon.com seeking removal of Amazon.com listings for certain toner cartridges sold by Quicktoner for use in HP laser beam printers.

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

TOKYO, March 27, 2019—Canon Inc. today announced the filing of a Report Infringement Form with Amazon ES based on the alleged use of claims 1 and 2 of the Spanish portion of Canon's European Patent EP 1 977 289 ("EP '289") regarding the cartridge model "CB540A" offered by Brama Hispania S.L. under the ASIN (Amazon Standard Identification Number) B00DYVTLYI. Afterwards, Amazon took down the respective product. This product is compatible with the OEM HP cartridge model and provides inter alia a non-OEM housing and a non-OEM force receiving device according to claim 1 of EP '289. Furthermore, it comprises an elastic portion according to claim 2 of EP '289.

Canon requests removal of toner cartridges offered by Omage from Amazon.com

TOKYO, March 22, 2019—Canon Inc. today announced the filing of Report Infringement Forms with Amazon.com seeking removal of Amazon.com listings for certain toner cartridges sold by Omage for use in HP laser beam printers.

Canon obtains Preliminary Injunction against Matthias Böhne, trading as "B + S EDV-Zubehör" and "pripa"

TOKYO, March 22, 2019—Canon Inc. today announced that the District Court Düsseldorf granted a preliminary injunction against Matthias Böhne, doing business as "B + S EDV-Zubehör" and "pripa." 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 enjoins Matthias Böhne from offering and distributing laser toner cartridges comprising a drum unit with a certain coupling member, via, for example, www.amazon.de and www.pripa.de. The infringing cartridges can replace the OEM cartridge model HP CE505A which is compatible with HP laser beam printers. Furthermore, the preliminary injunction contains a claim for sequestration so the infringing cartridges have been handed over to a bailiff until the matter is finally solved.

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

TOKYO, March 15, 2019—Canon Inc. today announced the filing of Report Infringement Forms with Amazon.com seeking removal of Amazon.com listings for certain toner cartridges sold by SuperInkToner for use in HP laser beam printers.

Canon requests removal of toner cartridge offered by Carlos Imaging from Amazon.com

TOKYO, March 15, 2019—Canon Inc. today announced the filing of Report Infringement Forms with Amazon.com seeking removal of Amazon.com listings toner cartridges sold by Carlos Imaging for use in HP laser beam printers.

Canon requests removal of toner cartridge offered by N&J Inkjet Ltd from Amazon.co.uk

TOKYO, March 15, 2019—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 "CE505A" and "CF280A"offered by N&J Inkjet Ltd. under the ASINs (Amazon Standard Identification Numbers) B00MWV68TC and B00MWV75X0. 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 cartridge offered by Anverkauf Einzelunternehmen from Amazon.co.uk

TOKYO, March 15, 2019—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 Anverkauf Einzelunternehmen under the ASIN (Amazon Standard Identification Number) B01FO0EIUS. 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 obtains Preliminary Injunction against Inbusco GmbH and its Managing Director

TOKYO, March 8, 2019—Canon Inc. today announced that the District Court Düsseldorf granted a preliminary injunction against Inbusco GmbH as well as against its managing director. 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 enjoins Inbusco GmbH from offering and distributing laser toner cartridges comprising a drum unit with a certain coupling member, via, for example, www.amazon.de and www.ebay.de. The infringing cartridges can replace the OEM cartridge model HP CF226X, which is compatible with HP laser beam printers. Furthermore, the preliminary injunction contains a claim for sequestration, so the infringing cartridges have been handed over to a bailiff until the matter is finally solved.

Canon requests removal of toner cartridge offered by Global Trading di Mario Capuano from Amazon.it

TOKYO, March 8, 2019—Canon Inc. today announced the filing of a Report Infringement Form with Amazon.it based on the alleged use of claims 1 and 2 of the Italian portion of Canon's European Patent EP 1 977 289 ("EP '289") regarding the cartridge model "CB540A" offered by Global Trading di Mario Capuano under the ASIN (Amazon Standard Identification Number) B00OIUVAIE. Afterwards, Amazon took down the respective product. This product is compatible with the OEM HP cartridge model and provides inter alia a non-OEM housing and a non-OEM force receiving device according to claim 1 of EP '289. Furthermore, it comprises an elastic portion according to claim 2 of EP '289.

Notice regarding the closure of Canon subsidiary CiSRA

TOKYO and SYDNEY, March 8, 2019—Canon Inc. and Canon Australia Pty. Ltd. announced today the closure of consolidated subsidiary Canon Information Systems Research Australia Pty. Ltd. ("CiSRA").

Canon requests removal of toner cartridges offered by Hamle UG haftungsbeschränkt from Amazon.es

TOKYO, March 4, 2019—Canon Inc. today announced the filing of Report Infringement Forms with Amazon ES based on the alleged use of claims 1 and 2 of the Spanish portion of Canon's European Patent EP 1 977 289 ("EP '289") regarding the cartridge models "CB541A" and "CB542A" offered by Hamle UG haftungsbeschränkt under the ASINs (Amazon Standard Identification Number) B01M75H3AV and B01M5JZWR6. Afterwards, Amazon took down the respective products. These products are compatible with the OEM HP cartridge models and provide inter alia a non-OEM housing and a non-OEM force receiving device according to claim 1 of EP '289. Furthermore, they comprise an elastic portion according to claim 2 of EP '289.

Canon requests removal of toner cartridge offered by Techsupplies 99 from Amazon.com

TOKYO, March 4, 2019—Canon Inc. today announced the filing of Report Infringement Forms with Amazon.com seeking removal of Amazon.com listings for certain toner cartridges sold by Techsupplies 99 for use in HP laser beam printers.

Canon requests removal of toner cartridge offered by Herreros y Socios SL from Amazon.es

TOKYO, March 4, 2019—Canon Inc. today announced the filing of a Report Infringement Form with Amazon ES based on the alleged use of claims 1 and 2 of the Spanish portion of Canon's European Patent EP 1 977 289 ("EP '289") regarding the cartridge model "CB540A" offered by Herreros y Socios SL under the ASIN (Amazon Standard Identification Number) B071SGXYZJ. Afterwards, Amazon took down the respective product. This product is compatible with the OEM HP cartridge model and provides inter alia a non-OEM housing and a non-OEM force receiving device according to claim 1 of EP '289. Furthermore, it comprises an elastic portion according to claim 2 of EP '289.

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Canon obtains Preliminary Injunction against Print-klex GmbH & Co. KG and its Managing Director

TOKYO, February 22, 2019—Canon Inc. today announced that the District Court Düsseldorf granted a preliminary injunction against Print-klex GmbH & Co., doing business as "Print-klex" and "123color," as well as against its managing director. 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 enjoins Print-klex GmbH & Co. from offering and distributing laser toner cartridges comprising a drum unit with a certain coupling member via, for example, www.amazon.de, www.ebay.de and www.print-klex.de. The infringing cartridges can replace the OEM cartridge models HP CF226X and HP CF287A, which are compatible with HP laser beam printers. Furthermore, the preliminary injunction contains a claim for sequestration, so the infringing cartridges have been handed over to a bailiff until the matter is finally solved.

Canon requests removal of toner cartridges offered by Punto Rigenera S.R.L. from Amazon.it

TOKYO, February 22, 2019—Canon Inc. today announced the filing of a Report Infringement Forms with Amazon.it based on the alleged use of claims 1 and 2 of the Italian portion of Canon's European Patent EP 1 977 289 ("EP '289") regarding the cartridge models "CB540A" and "CE320A" offered by Punto Rigenera S.R.L. under the ASINs (Amazon Standard Identification Number) B07D6MD8VL and B079HSYX39. Afterwards, Amazon took down the respective products. These products are compatible with the OEM HP cartridge models and provide inter alia a non-OEM housing and a non-OEM force receiving device according to claim 1 of EP '289. Furthermore, they comprise an elastic portion according to claim 2 of EP '289.

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

TOKYO, February 18, 2019—Canon Inc. today announced the conclusion of a patent infringement dispute with Do It Wiser LLC, which also does business under the name "Image Toner," in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware, concerning toner cartridges sold for use in various models of HP laser beam printers.

Canon obtains Preliminary Injunction against Ines Krämer, trading as "Büroartikelhandel DruFax" and "Faxland"

TOKYO, February 18, 2019—Canon Inc. today announced that the District Court Düsseldorf granted a preliminary injunction against Ines Krämer, doing business as "Büroartikelhandel DruFax" and "Faxland." 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 enjoins Ines Krämer from offering and distributing laser toner cartridges comprising a drum unit with a certain coupling member, via, for example, www.amazon.de and www.faxland.de. The infringing cartridges can replace the OEM cartridge models HP CE505A, HP CF280X and HP CE505X, which are compatible with HP laser beam printers. Furthermore, the preliminary injunction contains a claim for sequestration, so the infringing cartridges have been handed over to a bailiff until the matter is finally solved.

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Canon requests removal of toner cartridges offered by magic-stores.biz UG from Amazon.es

TOKYO, February 12, 2019—Canon Inc. today announced the filing of Report Infringement Forms with Amazon ES based on the alleged use of claims 1 and 2 of the Spanish portion of Canon's European Patent EP 1 977 289 ("EP '289") regarding the cartridge models "CB540A" and "CB542A"offered by magic-stores.biz UG under the ASINs (Amazon Standard Identification Number) B071JMDLL6 and B071G1JY93. Afterwards, Amazon took down the respective products. These products are compatible with the OEM HP cartridge models and provide inter alia a non-OEM housing and a non-OEM force receiving device according to claim 1 of EP '289. Furthermore, they comprise an elastic portion according to claim 2 of EP '289.

Canon obtains Preliminary Injunction against Doree Supplies B. V. and its Managing Directors

TOKYO, February 12, 2019—Canon Inc. today announced that the District Court Düsseldorf granted a preliminary injunction against Doree Supplies B.V., doing business as "AppleToner," as well as against its managing directors. 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 enjoins Doree Supplies B.V. from offering and distributing laser toner cartridges comprising a drum unit with a certain coupling member, via, for example, www.amazon.de. The infringing cartridge can replace the OEM cartridge model HP CF280A which is compatible with HP laser beam printers.

Canon requests removal of toner cartridge offered by LD Products Inc. from Amazon.it

TOKYO, February 12, 2019—Canon Inc. today announced the filing of a Report Infringement Form with Amazon Italy based on the alleged use of claims 1 and 2 of the Italian portion of Canon's European Patent EP 1 977 289 ("EP '289") regarding the cartridge model "CB540A" offered by LD Products Inc. under the ASIN (Amazon Standard Identification Number) B0721YWXTM. Afterwards, Amazon took down the respective product. This product is compatible with the OEM HP cartridge model and provides inter alia a non-OEM housing and a non-OEM force receiving device according to claim 1 of EP '289. Furthermore, it comprises an elastic portion according to claim 2 of EP '289.

Canon obtains Preliminary Injunction against Nixim Europe Limited, trading as "Top Cartridge," and its Managing Directors

TOKYO, February 7, 2019—Canon Inc. today announced that the District Court Düsseldorf granted a preliminary injunction against Nixim Europe Limited, trading as "Top Cartridge," as well as against its managing directors. 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 Nixim Europe Limited from offering and distributing laser toner cartridges comprising a drum unit with a certain coupling member via, for example, 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 cartridge offered by ARTEMIS GLOBAL, S.L.U. from Amazon.es

TOKYO, February 7, 2019—Canon Inc. today announced the filing of a Report Infringement Form with Amazon.es based on the alleged use of claims 1 and 2 of the Spanish portion of Canon's European Patent EP 1 977 289 ("EP '289") regarding the cartridge model "CB543A" offered by ARTEMIS GLOBAL, S.L.U. under the ASIN (Amazon Standard Identification Number) B071W2DPMD. Afterwards, Amazon took down the respective product. This product is compatible with the OEM HP cartridge model and provides inter alia a non-OEM housing and a non-OEM force receiving device according to claim 1 of EP '289. Furthermore, they comprise an elastic portion according to claim 2 of EP '289.

Canon requests removal of toner cartridge offered by Shenzhen shangren keji youxian gongsi from Amazon.co.uk

TOKYO, February 7, 2019—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 Shenzhen shangren keji youxian gongsi under the ASIN (Amazon Standard Identification Number) B07FC1178M. 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 obtains Preliminary Injunction against Media Range GmbH and its Managing Directors

TOKYO, February 4, 2019—Canon Inc. today announced that the District Court Düsseldorf granted a preliminary injunction against Media Range GmbH, doing business as "MediaRange," as well as against its managing directors. 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 enjoins Media Range GmbH from offering and distributing laser toner cartridges comprising a drum unit with a certain coupling member, via, for example, www.amazon.de and www.mediarange.de. The infringing cartridges can replace the OEM cartridge models HP CE505X and HP CF280X which are compatible with HP laser beam printers. Furthermore, the preliminary injunction contains a claim for sequestration, so the infringing cartridges have been handed over to a bailiff until the matter is finally solved.

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

TOKYO, January 31, 2019—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 "CF280X" offered by SOS Promoting di Anastasio Gianfranco under the ASINs (Amazon Standard Identification Number) B076X3HW85, B01N287HNT, B00JA9KEQ2, B01NAJ5JMR and B00BHYBUWK. Afterwards, Amazon took down the respective products. These products are compatible with the OEM HP cartridge model CF280X 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 Oscar Lopez Tena from Amazon.es

TOKYO, January 31, 2019—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 "CF226X" offered by Oscar Lopez Tena under the ASIN (Amazon Standard Identification Number) B01GG565RO. Afterwards, Amazon took down the respective product. This product is compatible with the OEM HP cartridge model CF226X 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 My Tech di Fiorellino Franco from Amazon.co.uk

TOKYO, January 31, 2019—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 UK portion of Canon's European Patent EP 2 087 407 regarding the cartridge model "CF280X" offered by My Tech di Fiorellino Franco under the ASIN (Amazon Standard Identification Number) B01BX29Y46. Afterwards, Amazon took down the respective product. This product is compatible with the OEM HP cartridge model CF280X and provides inter alia a non-OEM coupling member, a non-OEM drum as well as a non-OEM housing.

Canon U.S.A. Celebrates Filmmakers As A Sponsor Of The 2019 Sundance Film Festival

MELVILLE, NY, January 25, 2019 – Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, returns as a Sustaining Sponsor to the 2019 Sundance Film Festival (January 24 - February 3) in Park City, Salt Lake City, and Sundance, Utah. Canon will celebrate filmmakers with programming at the Canon Creative Studio, located at 592 Main Street.

Canon requests removal of toner cartridge offered by Carlos Imaging from Amazon.com

TOKYO, January 22, 2019—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 Carlos Imaging for use in HP laser beam printers.

Canon requests removal of toner cartridge offered by Maria Carmen García Fornet from Amazon.es

TOKYO, January 22, 2019—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 CF226X offered by Maria Carmen García Fornet under the ASIN (Amazon Standard Identification Number) B01GG565RO. Afterwards, Amazon took down the respective product. This product is compatible with the OEM HP cartridge model CF226X 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 GOLDAN COLOR S.L.U. from Amazon.es

TOKYO, January 22, 2019—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 CF226X offered by GOLDAN COLOR S.L.U. under the ASIN (Amazon Standard Identification Number) B01GG565RO. Afterwards, Amazon took down the respective product. This product is compatible with the OEM HP cartridge model CF226X and provides inter alia a non-OEM coupling member, a non-OEM drum as well as a non-OEM housing.

Canon obtains Preliminary Injunction against 5-Sterne Handel UG (limited liability) and its Managing Director

TOKYO, January 15, 2019—Canon Inc. today announced that the District Court Düsseldorf granted a preliminary injunction against 5-Sterne Handel UG (limited liability), doing business as "Starlet24," as well as against its managing director. 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 enjoins 5-Sterne Handel UG (limited liability) from offering and distributing laser toner cartridges comprising a drum unit with a certain coupling member, via www.amazon.de and www.starlet24.de for example. The infringing cartridges can replace the OEM cartridge models HP CE505X, HP CE505A, HP CF280X and HP CF280A, which are compatible with HP laser beam printers. Furthermore, the preliminary injunction contains a claim for sequestration, so the infringing cartridges have been handed over to a bailiff until the matter is finally solved.

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

TOKYO, January 15, 2019—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 Express for use in HP laser beam printers.

Canon requests removal of toner cartridges offered by ilcompatibile di massimiliano Abbagnara from Amazon.co.it

TOKYO, January 15, 2019—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 ilcompatibile di massimiliano Abbagnara under the ASIN (Amazon Standard Identification Number) B00L48CTJW. 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 Solar Electronics Ltd from Amazon.co.uk

TOKYO, January 15, 2019—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 Solar Electronics Ltd under the ASIN (Amazon Standard Identification Number) B01HEXP8HK. Afterwards, Amazon took down the respective product. This product is compatible with the OEM HP cartridge model CF280X and provides inter alia a non-OEM coupling member, a non-OEM drum as well as a non-OEM housing.

Canon places top five in U.S. patent rankings for 33 years running and first among Japanese companies for fourteen years running

TOKYO, January 8, 2019—Canon Inc. ranked third for the number of U.S. patents awarded in 2018, becoming the only company in the world to have ranked in the top five for 33 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.