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ITC Begins Section 337 Investigation on Ink Cartridges

The International Trade Commission began two Section 337 investigations on allegations that 20 companies, primarily from China, are importing and selling ink cartridges and components that infringe patents held by Epson, the ITC said in a pair of June 17…

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notices (ITC Inv. Nos. 337-TA-1451, -1452). Epson filed the complaint in May and is seeking a general exclusion order and cease and desist orders against the respondents to bar from entry "unauthorized, aftermarket ink cartridges, and components thereof" that violate the complainants' patents (see 2505160012). The dual investigations cover the same respondents but each covers five different patents.