Canon Announces Resolution Of Patent Infringement Suit

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Canon today announced the resolution of a patent infringement lawsuit against Canada-based Densigraphix, concerning certain Densigraphix toner bottle products sold for use in Canon copier and multifunction products (MFP).

As a result of the lawsuit, Densigraphix has discontinued U.S. sales and manufacturing of its SKU #s CAGT657-U, CAGT658-U, CAGT672, CAGT674 and CAGT676 toner bottle products, which it previously marketed for use in certain Canon imageRUNNER copiers and MFP’s (including 2230; 2270; 2830; 2870; 3025; 3030; 3225; 3230; 3035; 3045; 3235; 3245; 3530; 3570; 4570; 5070; 5570; 6570; 7086; 7095; 7105; 5050; 5055; 5065; and 5075) pursuant to a permanent injunction issued by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia prohibiting Densigraphix, during the life of Canon’s U.S. Patent No. 7,647,012, from selling such products.

Canon Inc. had filed suit against Densigraphix Kopi Inc. and Densigraphix Inc. on January 12, 2010 in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, for infringement of Canon’s U.S. Patent No. 7,647,012. On March 9, 2010, the Court issued the injunction by consent of the parties, permanently enjoining Densigraphix’s sale of the above products.

Throughout the development, sales and marketing process, Canon respects the intellectual property of other companies and individuals and expects these entities to similarly respect Canon’s intellectual property rights. Canon remains committed to pursuing legal enforcement against those who do not respect Canon’s intellectual property.

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Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions. Its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), a top patent holder of technology, ranked fourth overall in the U.S. in 2009†, with global revenues of US $35 billion, is listed as number four in the computer industry on Fortune Magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies 2009 list, and is on the 2009 BusinessWeek list of “100 Best Global Brands.” Canon U.S.A. is committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty, providing 100 percent U.S.-based consumer service and support for all of the products it distributes. At Canon, we care because caring is essential to living together in harmony. Founded upon a corporate philosophy of Kyosei – “all people, regardless of race, religion or culture, harmoniously living and working together into the future” – Canon U.S.A. supports a number of social, youth, educational and other programs, including environmental and recycling initiatives. Additional information about these programs can be found at www.usa.canon.com/kyosei. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company’s RSS news feed by visiting www.usa.canon.com/rss.

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† Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent and Trademark Office.