Presstek Sues VIM Technologies and its Distributors for Illegal Violations of Presstek’s Patent and Trademark Rights

Presstek’s ITC Complaint alleges that VIM’s “Di-R Waterless Processless Thermal Plate Rolls” infringe Presstek’s U.S. Patent Nos. 5,339,737 and 5,487,338. Presstek also claims that VIM is infringing Presstek’s Federally registered DI® Trademark. Presstek has held this trademark since 1992.

Presstek is the leading manufacturer and marketer of high tech digital imaging solutions to the graphic arts and laser imaging markets and owns hundreds of patents in the United States and worldwide covering its technology. “Our intellectual property is a valuable company asset, and we will continue to take legal action to protect our rights,” said Jeff Jacobson, President and CEO of Presstek. “We will enforce our rights against VIM and its distributors not only in North America, but in Europe and other parts of the world as well,” added Jacobson.