Actionable Intelligence and Int’l ITC Kick Off Multi-Client Research Project on Remanufacturing Industry

Posted on February 1, 2018 by Marisa Mogni

Actionable Intelligence and the International Imaging Technology Council (Int’l ITC) are partnering to launch a comprehensive examination of the North American remanufacturing industry. The multi-client study, which is currently open to subscribers, will combine qualitative and quantitative inputs to offer a complete picture of the dynamics shaping the region’s remanufacturing industry. The report will also

Int’l ITC and Static Control Seek Repair Exemption to DMCA

Posted on November 3, 2016 by AI staff

Last week, the International Imaging Technology Council (Int’l ITC) announced that it and Static Control had filed comments with the U.S. Copyright Office regarding the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Specifically, the announcement says that two commented on the DMCA’s “incorrect use” to “lock-out competition” and suggested the adoption of a “permanent exemption for repair

Impression Products v. Lexmark Appeal Draws Support

Posted on May 16, 2016 by AI staff

The U.S. Supreme Court has not yet decided whether it will hear Impression Products’ appeal of Lexmark’s win before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. However, Impression Products’ petition to the Court is drawing support from a number of companies and associations from both within and outside the imaging industry. So far,

Impression Products and Int’l ITC Argue Lexmark Has Exhausted Patent Rights in Return Program Cartridges

Posted on November 25, 2014 by AI staff

Last week, we reported on Lexmark’s opening brief in the Lexmark v. Impression Products appeal currently before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (see “Lexmark Seeks to Make Things Tougher for Remanufacturers with Lexmark v. Impression Products Appeal”). This week, we are covering remanufacturer Impression Products’ reply brief and an amicus curiae

Samsung Warns Uprint Cartridge Resellers of IP Infringement

Posted on April 23, 2014 by AI staff

Samsung has reportedly sent a letter to European resellers of Uprint cartridges warning them of intellectual property violations, according to an article by The Recycler. The letter apparently warns resellers of the compatible cartridges that Samsung “has used its best endeavors to discover the identity of the supplier of the products” but because the OEM

Aiming to Clean Up the Channel, BSA Adopts Definition for Remanufactured Cartridges

Posted on January 29, 2014 by AI staff

Last month, under the leadership of Cal Clemons, executive vice president, and Paula Kreuzberg, associate director, the membership and the board of directors of the Business Solutions Association (BSA) approved a new standard definition for a remanufactured cartridge. “What’s the big deal?” you might ask. “I know what a remanufactured cartridge is and don’t need

BSA Wants to Fix the Remanufactured, Compatible, New Plastic, New-Build Reman Naming Nightmare

Posted on October 3, 2013 by AI staff

Last week, the Business Solutions Association (BSA) announced it is looking for feedback from the remanufacturing industry and the public on a proposed draft standard that would define a remanufactured cartridge. The BSA (www.businesssolutionsassociation.com) describes itself as a trade association that represents manufacturers, wholesalers, and manufacturer representatives in the business product and related industries. The

Int’l ITC Adopts Resolution on Clones

Posted on February 7, 2013 by AI staff

Toward the end of January, the International Imaging Technology Council (Int’l ITC), a trade association for the aftermarket imaging supplies industry, adopted a resolution regarding new-built or “clone” cartridges. The organization says that that clones, sometimes called “new, compatible” cartridges or misrepresented as “new, remanufactured” cartridges, are impacting sales of legitimate remanufactured cartridges. The resolution,

Int’l ITC Helps Third-Party Supplies Firms Threatened by Lexmark

Posted on August 8, 2012 by AI staff

Not long after Lexmark sent numerous remanufacturers letters, warning them that that they could agree to its one-time settlement terms now or risk facing a patent-infringement suit, the International Imaging Technology Council (Int’l ITC) urged remanufacturers to contact the council for help (see “Lexmark Warns U.S. Remanufacturers to Settle Now or Be Named in Infringement

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