Information for Importers and Resellers
The U.S. ITC Action Relating to Cartridges for Epson Printers
Press Releases
- March 3, 2017: Epson Continues Efforts to Promote Fair Competition Among Internet Marketplace Merchants Download
- December 15, 2016: Epson Files Patent Infringement Lawsuits Against Internet Marketplace Merchants Download
- December 23, 2014: Epson Files ITC Action To Protect Against Unfair Competition Download
- April 29, 2009: ITC Judge Assesses Large Penalties Against Ninestar And Other Violators Of ITC Orders That Bar Imports And Sales Of Ink Cartridges That Infringe Epson’s Patents. Download
- January 20, 2009: U.S. Court Of Appeals Affirms ITC General Exclusion Order That Prohibits Imports Of Infringing Ink Cartridges. Download
- May 6, 2008: Vigerous Enforcement of Epson Ink Cartridge Patents Continues on Many Fronts. Download
- January 14, 2008: U.S. President Declines To Modify ITC General Exclusion Order That Bars All Imports Of Infringing Ink Cartridges. Download
- October 22, 2007: U.S. International Trade Confirms That All Accused Ink Cartridges Infringe Epson's Patents: Commission Issues Final Determination With General Exclusion Order and Bond of $13.60 Per Cartridge Imported Download
- October 5, 2007: Epson Settles Patent Infringement Lawsuit With Major Internet Retailer Of Off-Brand Cartridges. Download
- June 20, 2007: Epson Files Patent Infringement Lawsuits Against Four Off-Brand Cartridge Resellers. Download
- April 4, 2007: U.S. International Trade Commission Judge Rules That The Accused Ink Cartridges Infringe Epson's Patents Download
- November 27, 2006: Epson Announces Settlements, Consent Orders And Default Judgments In The ITC Action Filed Against 24 Aftermarket Cartridge Companies. Download
- February 21, 2006: Epson Takes Action Against 24 Aftermarket Ink Cartridge Companies To Protect Intellectual Property Download