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        "msgid": "global-printer-industry-threatened-by-old-blackberry-patent-1776685861",
        "date": "2026-04-20 17:35:00",
        "title": "Global Printer Industry Threatened by Old BlackBerry Patent",
        "author": "Soffya Ranti",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Legal",
        "summary": "An old BlackBerry patent, originally developed for smartphones, is now the basis of a lawsuit against printer manufacturer Brother Industries, accusing it of infringing on technologies related to secure wireless communication, data encoding, and touch interfaces. The case, filed by Malikie Innovations and Key Patent Innovations, could lead to significant damages, product redesigns, or sales bans for Brother if successful, potentially setting a precedent for similar actions against competitors like HP, Canon, and Epson. This litigation highlights the enduring commercial value of intellectual property from faded tech giants through legal channels.",
        "content": "<p>An old patent owned by BlackBerry is reportedly poised to disrupt the\nglobal printer industry. The patent, originally developed for\nsmartphones, is now being used in a lawsuit against printer manufacturer\nBrother Industries, and could pave the way for similar claims against\nother companies.<\/p>\n<p>The lawsuit was filed by Malikie Innovations and Key Patent\nInnovations. They accuse several Brother printers of infringing on four\npatents covering secure wireless communication technology, data encoding\nmethods, and touch screen interfaces. Interestingly, these technologies\nstem from BlackBerry device developments.<\/p>\n<p>The patents are now under Malikie\u2019s control after BlackBerry\ntransferred part of its intellectual property portfolio to Key Patent\nInnovations in 2023. Although BlackBerry is no longer dominant in the\nhardware business, its patent assets still hold significant commercial\nvalue.<\/p>\n<p>If the allegations are proven in court, Brother could face\nsubstantial compensation claims, including possible additional\npenalties.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, the plaintiffs are requesting the court to issue a\npermanent injunction. If granted, Brother may be forced to redesign its\nproducts or even halt sales of certain printers.<\/p>\n<p>This case is viewed as serious because it could establish a legal\nprecedent that drags in other printer manufacturers, such as HP, Canon,\nand Epson. On the other hand, it also illustrates how intellectual\nproperty from diminished companies can still be leveraged as a revenue\nsource through litigation.<\/p>\n<p>Nevertheless, the matter is still in its early stages. To date,\nBrother has not issued an official response.<\/p>\n<p>If it chooses to contest the lawsuit, the legal process is expected\nto be lengthy and costly, as summarised by KompasTekno from\nTechRadar.<\/p>",
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