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GPI Releases Statement for GEO

General Plastic Industrial Co., Ltd., a Taiwan-based manufacturer for copier and laser printer toner cartridges, has released a statement in response to the General Exclusion Order.

Indian High Court Reduces VAT on Toners & Cartridges

The Indian Madras High Court recently acknowledged printer toners and cartridges as computer peripherals, and has asserted that they be imposed the lower VAT of 5%.

U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Lexmark v Static Control Suit

On June 3, 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court consented to take up the lawsuit between printer maker Lexmark International and Static Control Components.

Canon, Direct Billing Resolve Patent Dispute

Canon recently announced the resolution of a patent infringement dispute as it addresses Direct Billing International, Inc..

Three Defendants Settle with Brother

Several defendants agree to settle with Brother in the lawsuit which accuses some companies of selling compatible tape cassettes for P-Touch label printers that infringe the OEM’s patents.

Werit Wins in Supreme Court Replacement Part Ruling

UK Supreme Court has given its judgment on the long-awaited Schutz v Werit case, ruling that Werit supplying replacing parts had not infringed patent rights.

U.S. Supreme Court Denies Ninestar Appeal

Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court has denied the appeal of Ninestar that it reviews the decision of the Federal Circuit upholding the $11.1 million fine levied by the ITC.

Supreme Court Ruling Brings Good News to Remanufacturers

The US Supreme Court has ruled copyrighted products that have been sold, lose all copyright rights after that first sale---no matter where in the world they were sold.

LD Products Countersues Hewlett Packard

LD Products counterclaimed that HP discourages consumers from buying third-party cartridges.

Canon Settles Nukote Suit

Canon claims it settled its lawsuit against Nukote, a bankrupt company, before obtaining a general exclusion order (GEO) from the International Trade Commission (ITC)

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