Presstek Sues VIM Distributor Prograf for Patent and Trademark Violations

In commenting on the lawsuit, James R. Van Horn, Presstek’s General Counsel, said “Presstek has worked hard to develop its intellectual property, and we work hard to protect it. In early 2008 we initiated proceedings before the International Trade Commission in Washington, D.C. intended to stop the sale of this infringing product by VIM Technologies. This case is well advanced and we anticipate a successful resolution during 2009. With this recently filed lawsuit we are declaring our intention to seek monetary damages from parties who have violated our legally protected patent rights, such as Prograf Digital Services. It is illegal for a party to sell or use products that violate these rights.”