RechargeAsia must now send out a letter to its entire subscription, exhibitor and show attendee lists, stating in both English and Chinese that states: “There is no affiliation between Recharger Magazine and RechargeAsia and there is no affiliation between Sunny Sun on one hand and Recharger Magazine on the other.”
The same message must also be applied to all future advertisements, media kits or documents that are sent to third parties by RechargeAsia.
In addition, both RechargeAsia and TonerTeck must prove that they have permanently deleted all information gained from Recharger’s subscription list. This must be carried out under threat of perjury.
They must also allow an analysis of all computers in the USA and Beijing from 2007. A representative of Recharger will ensure that all data has been deleted.
As reported by the Recycler, the legal action began in 2008 when 1105 Media alleged TonerTeck had obtained unauthorized access to Recharger’s mailing list, which it then passed on to RechargeAsia.
The lawsuit accused the two companies of breach of contract, violations of the trade secrets act, and fraud. Sun was accused of fraud and interference of contractual relations. The defendants have not admitted any liability or wrongdoing.