Canon Ranks Among Top Three U.S. Patent Holders For 2015

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Canon press release:

Canon Ranks Among Top Three U.S. Patent Holders For 2015

Company Reaches New Annual Record With More Than 4,100 Patents Granted

MELVILLE, N.Y. — Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is proud to announce that its parent company, Canon Inc., has yet again, ranked third for U.S. patent holders in 2015. According to patent results issued by IFI CLAIMS Patent Services, Canon was granted a total of 4,134 patents in 2015, a new record annual high for the Company. This is the 30th consecutive year that Canon Inc., has been ranked among the top five U.S. patent holders and for the 11th consecutive year, ranked first among Japanese companies for the number of U.S. patents granted.

“Research and development play a vital role to the innovation and growth of our company. As a top leader in patents year after year, we continue to provide advanced technologies and solutions to our customers and are able to strengthen our position in new markets,” said Seymour Liebman, executive vice president, chief administrative officer and general counsel, Canon U.S.A., Inc.

Canon puts great emphasis on providing technology that is ever-changing. Through close cooperation between Canon’s technology and intellectual property divisions, the Company aims to improve its technological capabilities while further enhancing its intellectual property rights.

For more information on Canon and its products, please visit www.usa.canon.com.

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Tokina 14-20mm f/2.0 AT-X Pro DX lens available for pre-order at $899

Tokina 14-20mm f/2.0 AT-X Pro DX
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Adorama has the new Tokina 14-20mm f/2.0 AT-X Pro DX lens in stock and ready to ship for $899.

Tokina 14-20mm f/2.0 AT-X Pro DX overview:

  • Fast F2.0 Zoom lens
  • Includes aspherical lens element
  • Compact Lens
  • One-touch Focus Clutch Mechanism allows the photographer to switch between AF/MF simply by sliding the focus ring, forward side for AF and back toward the camera for MF.
  • Focal Length14 – 20 mm
  • ApertureMaximum: f/2, Minimum: f/22
  • Format Compatibility: APS-C
  • Angle of View: 91.68 deg. – 71.78 deg
  • Minimum Focus Distance: 11.02″ (28 cm)
  • Maximum Reproduction Ratio: 1:8.36
  • Groups/Elements: 11/13
  • Diaphragm Blades: 9
  • Autofocus: Yes
  • Filter Thread: 82 mm
  • Dimensions (Diameter x Length): 3.5 x 4.17″ / 89mm x 106mm
  • Weight: 25.55 oz / 725g

Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-1000 product advisory

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Canon released a product advisory for the Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-1000, ink may leak from inside (see below).

Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-1000 product advisory:

Service Notice: Free exchange for imagePROGRAF PRO-1000

Thank you for using Canon Products.
We have determined that some imagePROGRAF PRO-1000 printers may experience ink leakage.
This announcement conveys Canon’s service policy for affected printers.
We offer our sincerest apologies to any customers who have been inconvenienced.

Phenomenon

In rare instances, ink may leak from inside the printer to the outside of the printer through an opening on the bottom.

Affected units

imagePROGRAF PRO-1000 units starting with serial number prefix AEGL.
Example: AEGL01234
The serial number can be found on the back of printer.

imagePROGRAF PRO-1000

Support

Affected imagePROGRAF PRO-1000 printers can be exchanged for a new printer free of charge when replacements become available around the end of January, 2016.

For details regarding how to exchange your printer, please contact the Canon Customer Support Center at 1-800-423-2366.

Contact Information for Inquiries
Canon Customer Support Center
Phone:      1-800-423-2366
Email: [email protected]
Support options and hours of operation:
www.usa.canon.com/support

Canon tops among Japanese companies in U.S. patent rankings for eleven years running

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Canon is filing a lot of patents, many reported here on Canon Watch. Canon press release:

Canon tops among Japanese companies in U.S. patent rankings for eleven years running

TOKYO, January 14, 2016—Canon Inc. again ranked first among Japanese companies and third overall for the number of U.S. patents awarded in 2015, according to the latest ranking of preliminary patent results issued by IFI CLAIMS Patent Services on January 13, 2016.

Canon actively promotes the globalization of its business and places great value on obtaining patents overseas, carefully adhering to a patent-filing strategy that pursues patents in essential countries and regions while taking into consideration the business strategies and technology and product trends unique to each location. Among these, the United States, with its many high-tech companies and large market scale, represents a particularly important region in terms of business expansion and technology alliances.

Canon U.S. patent rankings among Japanese companies 2005–2015

Year Ranking* No. of patents
2015 1st (3rd) 4,134
2014 1st (3rd) 4,055
2013 1st (3rd) 3,820
2012 1st (3rd) 3,173
2011 1st (3rd) 2,818
2010 1st (4th) 2,551
2009 1st (4th) 2,200
2008 1st (3rd) 2,107
2007 1st (3rd) 1,983
2006 1st (3rd) 2,366
2005 1st (2nd) 1,829
* Number in parenthesis represents Canon’s ranking among all companies
Note: Number of patents for 2015 based on preliminary figures released by IFI CLAIMS Patent Services. Figures for 2005 to 2014 tabulated by Canon based on information issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Canon prizes its corporate DNA of placing a high priority on technology. And with regard to research and development results, the Company actively promotes the acquisition of patent rights in accordance with the management direction of the Canon Group and technology trends while conducting thorough pre-application searches to raise the quality of applications. Through close cooperation between Canon’s technology and intellectual property divisions, the Company aims to improve its technological capabilities while further enhancing its intellectual property rights.

Accidents happen, Canon gets you covered with CarePAK Plus

Canon is offering a 13 months covering of your gear, CarePAK Plus. Buy select products between October 11, 2015 and February 27, 2016 from a Canon Authorized Dealer and receive 13 months of complimentary damage protection and priority service from Canon.

If you already purchased an eligible product you can complete your CarePAK PLUS activation now using your product’s serial number.