The aftermarket company told The Recycler it is “confident the products we are selling for use in Toshiba applications are non-infringing”.
William McIntryre, Senior Vice President and General Counsel for Katun, stated: “Katun has led the aftermarket industry for over 35 years in providing IP-compliant, high quality products. We invest significant resources, and rely heavily on subject matter expertise, to ensure IP compliance.
“Accordingly, Katun is confident the products we are selling for use in Toshiba applications is non-infringing.”
Toshiba is suing Katun in relation to the alleged infringement of nine US patents related to toner cartridges used in Toshiba-branded MFPs.