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Canon Files Patent Infringement Lawsuit
Against Katun and General Plastic Industrial Co., Ltd., AGAIN!
Canon Inc. has taken legal action against Katun Corporation, Katun (E.D.C.) B.V., and Katun Germany GmbH (collectively referred to as Katun), along with General Plastic Industrial Co., Ltd. (GPI) in Europe. The lawsuit was filed before the Local Division Düsseldorf of the Unified Patent Court (UPC_CFI_351/2024) and centers around the alleged infringement of Canon’s European Patent 3 686 683 B1 (“EP’683”) related to printer consumables.The key points are as follows: Unitary Effect: Canon’s EP’683 benefits from unitary effect, providing uniform protection across all 17 member states that have ratified the Agreement on a Unified Patent Court.
Claims and Remedies: Canon seeks various remedies, including an injunction and a declaratory judgment on liability for damages in these jurisdictions.
Katun’s Alleged Infringement: According to the Statement of Claim, Katun sells several models of toner bottles in Europe that Canon believes infringe Claim 1 and other claims of EP’683. These toner bottles are marketed as compatible with Canon’s original equipment manufacturer (OEM) products, specifically designed for use in Canon printers and copiers.
Features Covered by EP’683: Canon’s complaint alleges that several of Katun’s toner bottle models incorporate features covered by the claims of EP’683, thus benefiting from the patent’s teachings.
Distribution and Parent Company: Katun operates an online store and utilizes various subsidiaries for product distribution across Europe. GPI, as the parent company of Katun, is involved in the manufacturing and supply of these toner bottles
Canon Inc. has initiated legal action against Katun Corporation, Katun (E.D.C.) B.V., Katun Germany GmbH (collectively referred to as Katun), and General Plastic Industrial Co., Ltd. (GPI) in Europe. The lawsuit, filed before the Local Division Düsseldorf of the Unified Patent Court (UPC_CFI_351/2024), concerns alleged infringement of Canon’s European Patent 3 686 683 B1 (“EP’683”) for printer consumables.
EP’683 benefits from unitary effect, providing uniform protection across all 17 member states that have ratified the Agreement on a Unified Patent Court. Canon seeks various remedies including an injunction and a declaratory judgement on liability for damages in these jurisdictions.
According to the Statement of Claim, Katun is accused of selling multiple models of toner bottles in Europe that Canon asserts infringe Claim 1 and other claims of EP’683. These toner bottles are marketed as compatible with Canon’s original equipment manufacturer (OEM) products, specifically designed for use in Canon printers and copiers. Canon’s complaint alleges that several of Katun’s toner bottle models incorporate features covered by the claims of EP’683, thus benefiting from the patent’s teachings.
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