Presstek Claims Patents, Trademark Infringed

Presstek Inc. has filed a complaint with the International Trade Commission (ITC) against Israeli printing plate manufacturer VIM Technologies and its manufacturing partner, Hanita Coatings RCA.

Presstek claims VIM’s Di-R waterless processless thermal plate rolls infringe on two of its U.S. patents and its registered DI trademark. In addition, the company sued three U.S.-based distributors of VIM products—Guaranteed Service & Supplies, Ohio Graphco, and Recognition Systems—along with Canadian distributor AteCe Canada.