Lexmark: Did Not Make False Statements Regarding Static Control

As we reported on March 25th, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that Static Control Components, which markets remanufactured and refilled Lexmark toner cartridges, can proceed with a lawsuit against Lexmark International that accuses Lexmark of disparaging its business and harming its reputation. See here for the complete story.

In response, Lexmark issued the following statement:

“In its opinion today, the Supreme Court of the United States has rejected the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeal’s test for standing under the Lanham Act and has adopted a different test.  Under the test adopted today, the Supreme Court of the United States found that Static Control has standing to sue under the Lanham Act but made no determination on the merits of the litigation.