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Ian M. Elliott

With over 30 years of executive level experience within the printing, imaging and aftermarket industries, Mr. Elliott’s portfolio covers start-up’s, sales, distribution, reverse logistics & asset recovery, business development, executive consulting and management services. With a 15-year executive tenure at Nukote International, followed by 5 years as CEO at CertiCell and more recently 4 years as President & CEO at Print-Rite N.A., Mr. Elliott is well versed in aftermarket distribution strategies, supply chains and the effective use of information technology in business.

The US ITC 337-TA-1106 Investigation Timeline and the Markman Hearing.

by Ian M. Elliott | 4/16/18 7:33 AM

The ITC investigation '1106 instituted March 29, 2018 has started at a fast pace. On April 5, 2018, within a week of institution, Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Sandra (Dee) Lord issued order No.3 establishing the timeline for the investigation and...

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Topics: Intellectual Property

The Dongle Gear Respondents in the 2014 Vs. 2018 ITC Investigations

by Ian M. Elliott | 4/4/18 7:49 AM

There are similarities between the 2014 ('918) ITC investigation and the new 2018 ('1106) ITC investigation as both involve the dongle gear assembly used in certain Canon original and aftermarket alternative laser cartridges. The new complaint from...

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Topics: Industry News, Intellectual Property

The Dongle Gear, its Priority Date & Implications for the Aftermarket!

by Ian M. Elliott | 3/21/18 7:53 AM

Market exclusivity obtained through patent protection can lead to significant economic benefits because the inventor is provided with a monopoly over the invention for the 20 year period of the patent protection. Maximizing the scope of patent...

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Topics: Industry News, Intellectual Property

Canon, the Dongle Gear, & Another Round of Litigation!

by Ian M. Elliott | 3/15/18 8:31 AM

On Friday March 2, 2018 Canon Inc. issued an announcement stating it had filed complaints with the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) against 49 manufacturers, distributors, and resellers of toner cartridges and photosensitive drum...

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Topics: Industry News, Intellectual Property

Who would be vulnerable in a Fujifilm Xerox merger?

by Ian M. Elliott | 3/8/18 8:04 AM

We think it's fair to speculate that most observers outside of Xerox (maybe many inside as well) are skeptical the proposed business combination with Fuji Xerox will be likely to make a difference. We previously formulated the argument that the new...

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Topics: Industry News

Where's the upside in the Fujifilm, Fuji Xerox & Xerox Merger?

by Ian M. Elliott | 2/22/18 7:47 AM

In part one of our assessment of the Xerox / Fuji Xerox deal, we asked the question whether or not the combination would be likely to make a difference. More specifically, what we meant was whether or not it would be likely to result in a single,...

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Would a Fuji Xerox merger with Xerox make a difference?

by Ian M. Elliott | 2/13/18 7:49 AM

If there was one thing we all had a pretty good idea that something was imminent on, it was the likelihood of a major change at Xerox. The pressure from activist investors Carl Icahn and Darwin Deason (who, between them hold more than 15% of the...

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Topics: Business Transformation, Industry News