Canon and Amazon sue counterfeit sellers

Canon and Amazon sue counterfeit sellers

Canon and Amazon target counterfeit toner sellers in joint legal action, alleging trademark violations. Canon appears to be upping the ante in its battle against counterfeit products. Traditionally, Canon has relied on intellectual property (IP) infringement claims to...
Canon reports tally from first half year

Canon reports tally from first half year

Canon reports on removed toner cartridge listings from e-commerce platforms in the first half of 2024. Canon Inc. announced that it successfully removed certain product listings which offer third-party toner cartridges for use in a laser printer from multiple...
Amazon seller sues Sharp over false IP claims

Amazon seller sues Sharp over false IP claims

Small business accuses Sharp of using Amazon to stifle competition and inflate prices. Esquared Trading LLC, a New Jersey-based Amazon reseller, has filed a lawsuit against electronics giant Sharp Corporation and its US distributor, Victor Technology LLC, alleging a...
Amazon fined €10M for unfair purchase practices

Amazon fined €10M for unfair purchase practices

Amazon pre-selects recurring purchases, limiting consumer choice, resulting in a €10 million ($10.84 million) fine by Italy. The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) recently fined two Amazon group companies, Amazon Services Europe S.à r.l. and Amazon EU S.à r.l., €10...