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Court overturns HP trademark win

Court overturns HP trademark win

Appeal court rules resale without packaging is legal. The Dutch Court of Appeal in The Hague has ruled that selling original HP ink and toner cartridges without their outer packaging does not infringe HP’s trademark rights. The decision, handed down on 8 April 2025,...
Zhono chips withstand the impact of firmware upgrades

Zhono chips withstand the impact of firmware upgrades

From January to early April 2025, printer brands including Brother, Ricoh, Fujifilm, HP, Lexmark, and Canon released firmware updates. After testing, Zhono’s engineers verified that its compatible chips used in these printers and copiers were not impacted by the OEM...
Katun, the new printer OEM

Katun, the new printer OEM

Katun launches Arivia line, expands into the OEM printer market. Katun Corporation, a well-established player in the aftermarket for office equipment, has made a significant strategic move by entering the competitive printer market as an Original Equipment...
HP’s printing segment declines amid revenue growth

HP’s printing segment declines amid revenue growth

Despite overall revenue growth, HP’s core Printing division faces challenges with declining sales and margins. HP Inc. reported mixed results for its fiscal 2024 third quarter, with particular weaknesses in its Printing segment, traditionally a key profit...
HP’s printing segment declines amid revenue growth

Epson’s printing solutions drive strong Q1 growth

Despite mixed results, Epson’s printing solutions segment grew significantly, buoyed by yen depreciation. Seiko Epson Corporation, the Japanese electronics giant, reported mixed financial results for the quarter ending June 30, 2024. Despite a 6.9% increase in...