News Release
September 13, 2024
Canon Inc.
Canon successfully removed toner cartridge listings from e-commerce platforms in first half of 2024
TOKYO, September 13, 2024—Canon Inc. today announced that it successfully removed certain product listings which offer third-party toner cartridges for use in a laser printer from multiple e-commerce platforms in the first half of 2024.
The following table summarizes from which e-commerce platform and with which patent Canon successfully removed the product listings.
| E-Commerce Platform | Area | Patent No. |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | U.S.A. | U.S. Patent No. 8,688,008 U.S. Patent No. 10,691,063 U.S. Patent No. 11,199,807 U.S. Patent No. 11,314,199 U.S. Patent No. 11,698,601 |
| United Kingdom Germany France Italy The Netherlands Spain Sweden Poland Belgium |
European Patent No. 1 977 289(*) European Patent No. 2 087 407 European Patent No. 2 137 577(*) European Patent No. 3 270 230 European Patent No. 3 273 301(*) European Patent No. 3 470 931(*) |
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| Coupang | Korea | Korean Patent No. 10-2172796 |
As in the past, in the event Canon firmly believes that third-party toner cartridges unlawfully use its patented inventions after detailed examination, Canon remains committed to enforcing its patent rights against such third-party toner cartridges.
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These European patents are not validated in certain member states of the European Patent Organization, and are not enforced in these states.