Fujifilm files patent infringement lawsuit against Eastman Kodak

Fujifilm North America Corporation, a marketing subsidiary of Fujifilm Holdings America Corporation, part of Fujifilm Holdings Corporation, announced that Fujifilm Corporation filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Eastman Kodak (KODK) in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. Fujifilm has asserted four patents – U.S. Patent Nos. 10,427,443, 10,525,696, 10,875,346, and 11,294,279 – pertaining to various aspects of processless lithographic printing plate technologies, including method and apparatus claims. “Fujifilm is committed to protecting its significant research and development investments, and in bringing innovative printing plate technologies to customers around the world. We will enforce and protect our innovation and intellectual property rights in the United States and around the world when we believe others infringe unfairly,” commented Toyoyuki “Tommy” Katagiri, division president, Fujifilm North America Corporation, Graphic Communication Division.