Notice Regarding a Court Ruling in Thermochromic Writing Instrument Patent Infringement Lawsuit

PILOT CORPORATION and THE PILOT INK CO.,LTD. are pleased to announce that the Tokyo District Court has handed down a ruling in their favor, upholding their claims regarding Frixion series and other thermochromic writing instruments in a patent infringement lawsuit against an overseas stationery manufacturer. This ruling has recognized the legitimacy of PILOT CORPORATION's proprietary technologies and intellectual properties.

=>Successful Patent Infringement Lawsuit against Overseas Stationery Manufacturer