HP HPQ today
announced that it has amicably resolved patent litigation with
Brazil-based Rio Branco Ltda., distributor of the Brazilian brand
Maxprint, relating to HP's integrated printhead inkjet cartridges.(1)
As part of the settlement, Maxprint acknowledges that HP's patents
are valid and enforceable. Maxprint has agreed to stop selling the
cartridges in question in Brazil and in other countries where
Maxprint-brand cartridges are sold. HP and Maxprint have agreed to
allow Maxprint to sell any remaining inventory until Dec. 1, 2012,
after which all infringing product sales by Maxprint must cease.
Maxprint also will reimburse part of the litigation costs to HP.
The settlement is based on litigation filed by HP in the Brazilian
State Court of Sao Paulo on April 12, 2011, alleging the importation
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