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Epson Denied Preliminary Injunction Against Multi
Union (4/2005)On March 3, a federal judge in Portland, Ore., denied Epson’s request to file
a motion to restrict Multi Union from selling certain inkjet replacement
cartridges compatible with Epson printers that allegedly infringe Epson’s
dot-matrix patents.
The judge also denied Epson’s request to file a motion for summary judgment
on Multi Union’s invalidity defenses. While the judge determined that certain
replacement inkjet cartridges infringe Epson’s dot-matrix patents, the judge did
not determine whether all accused cartridge models infringe, or whether Epson’s
dot-matrix patents are valid. Those issues will be tried by a jury in September
2005.Print-Rite Holdings Ltd. and Print-Rite Management Services Co. Ltd. were
previously dismissed from the lawsuit and therefore are not impacted by this
ruling.A spokesperson for Multi Union said, “While we are disappointed with the
court’s interpretation of Epson’s dot-matrix patents and the rulings that flow
from it, we believe that those patents will eventually be declared either
invalid or not infringed____________________________________________________________
Judge in Oregon rules imported ink cartridges infringe
Epson patentsLONG BEACH, Calif. – A federal judge has ruled that imported
ink cartridges for use in computer printers violate patents held by Epson
America Inc.The judge ruled earlier this month that 26 ink cartridges made by four
companies based in China infringe on Epson patents.In the ruling, issued March 3 and released this week, the judge granted
several summary judgment motions made by Epson and denied motions made by the
defendants.However, the judge did not order that the ink jet cartridges made by
Print-Rite Holdings, Multi-Union Trading Co. and Dynamic Print USA Inc. be
removed from the market. Instead, a trial is scheduled for September on several
defenses against the claims and a request for monetary damages made by
Epson.The case is being heard in U.S. District Court in Portland, Ore. Epson
America Inc. is based in Long Beach.
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