Canon Seeks Section 337 General Exclusion Order on Printer Toner Cartridges

Canon seeks a general exclusion order banning all toner cartridges for use in Canon and HP printers that infringe its patents, it said in a Section 337 complaint filed Feb. 28 with the International Trade Commission. Canon says Ninestar, Aster Graphics, Print-Rite and Kingway, as well as a host of other retailers, are importing and selling unauthorized, patent infringing toner cartridges and unauthorized components of those cartridges, such as photosensitive drum units. Canon also seeks cease and desist orders against each respondent. Comments are due to the ITC by March 14.