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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.

Canon announces entry acceptance schedule for New Cosmos of Photography 2019

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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.

Canon announces development of six new RF series interchangeable lenses to strengthen the EOS R System product lineup

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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.