Canon AGAIN Targets Chinese Counterfeit
Toner Cartridges in Latest 2024 E-Commerce Crackdown.
TOKYO, September 13, 2024 — Canon Inc. has announced its successful removal of listings for counterfeit toner cartridges on various e-commerce platforms during the first half of 2024. These counterfeit products, originating primarily from China, were identified as infringing on Canon’s patents.
The table below provides details on the e-commerce platforms affected and the associated patents involved in the takedowns:
E-Commerce Platform |
Region |
Patent No. |
Amazon |
U.S.A. |
U.S. Patent No. 8,688,008 |
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U.S. Patent No. 10,691,063 |
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U.S. Patent No. 11,199,807 |
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U.S. Patent No. 11,314,199 |
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U.S. Patent No. 11,698,601 |
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United Kingdom |
European Patent No. 1 977 289 (*) |
|
Germany |
European Patent No. 2 087 407 |
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France |
European Patent No. 2 137 577 (*) |
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Italy |
European Patent No. 3 270 230 |
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The Netherlands |
European Patent No. 3 273 301 (*) |
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Spain |
European Patent No. 3 470 931 (*) |
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Sweden |
– |
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Poland |
– |
|
Belgium |
– |
Coupang |
Korea |
Korean Patent No. 10-2172796 |
Canon remains vigilant in protecting its intellectual property rights. When counterfeit toner cartridges are found to infringe on its patents, Canon is committed to taking decisive legal action to enforce its rights.
