Print-Rite has commented on the recent settlement of a patent lawsuit with HP. As reported previously the case involved the sale compatible HP 02 cartridges.
In a press release, the Hong Kong ink and toner manufacturer said: “Print-Rite is also pleased to have reached this agreement. We want to clarify, however, that Print-Rite has always fully adhered to a self-imposed policy of not shipping HP 02 compatibles into the U.S.
“It was only because some unknown third party apparently did ship Print-Rite’s compatible HP 02s into the U.S. without our knowledge or consent, that it became necessary to address this issue, and the agreement was reached through brief and entirely amicable discussions.
“This agreement formalizes Print-Rite’s long standing policy of supporting intellectual property rights, and preserves the respectful relationship that exists between HP and Print-Rite by establishing a basis upon which the two companies can work together to assure compliance by third parties.”
Print-Rite also makes it clear that it will continue to sell compatible HP 02 cartridges in areas not affected by the patent. The prohibited areas are: The USA, the UK, Germany, France, Japan, Korea, India, Australia, Mexico, and Brazil.