Fujifilm Initiates Patent Litigation Against Kodak Over Printing Technology

Today, Fujifilm North America Corporation announced that has initiated legal action against Eastman Kodak Company in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. The lawsuit revolves around alleged patent infringement concerning four patents related to processless lithographic printing plate technologies: U.S. Patent Nos. 10,427,443, 10,525,696, 10,875,346, and 11,294,279.

Fujifilm contends that Kodak's activities, particularly in the manufacture, use, and sale of certain processless lithographic printing plate products branded as SONORA X and SONORA XTRA, infringe upon their patents. These patents encompass various aspects of the technology, including methods and apparatus.

The lawsuit seeks damages and injunctive relief to halt Kodak's purported infringing activities. Fujifilm's division president, Toyoyuki "Tommy" Katagiri, emphasized the company's commitment to safeguarding its research and development investments and enforcing its intellectual property rights both domestically and internationally.

This legal action follows similar lawsuits filed by Fujifilm against Kodak's European subsidiaries in late 2023, targeting related European counterparts of the patents in question.

Fujifilm's Graphic Communication Division, which supplies products and services to the graphic printing industry, underscores its dedication to innovation and protecting intellectual property rights. The company believes these efforts benefit a wide array of customers, ranging from small family-owned businesses to larger printing enterprises.

The lawsuit comes amidst Fujifilm's ongoing efforts to establish itself as a leader in various technology sectors, including imaging, electronic imaging, graphic communication, and optical devices. For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023, FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation reported global revenues of approximately 2.9 trillion yen ($21 billion USD).

This article is based on a press release from FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation and has been generated with the assistance of AI technology.