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Lexmark Sues 24 Companies Over Toner-Cartridge Patents

Posted by timothy on from the nothing-like-a-little-rent-seeking dept.

eldavojohn writes "Remember back in 2003, when Lexmark tried to use the DMCA to stop aftermarket toner cartridges from being produced? Well, they're now suing 24 companies for infringing on 15 patents they have on toner cartridges. The article also notes that Lexmark has been filing lawsuits over patent infringement on formulas for their inks."

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  1. Re:Formulas? by DarkKnightRadick · · Score: 1, Troll

    unfortunately I would have to concur. If opensource projects don't patent (and than grant a non-exclusive, royalty free license to everyone), we're doomed.

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