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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.