When a case of refilling computer cartridges under fake trade names came up before Mt. Lavinia Magistrates Court on March 7, the complainant informed court that they were prepared to withdraw the complaint. Magistrate Harsha Sethunga taking into consideration the complainant’s stand, discharged the accused.

In this case, PC House Unity Plaza, Colombo 04, was accused of using Epson and Cannon brand names on refilled cartridges without lawful permission from its manufacturers in violation of the Intellectual Property Law. Senko Epson Corporation and Cannon Kaisha are the manufacturers of the cartridges under respective brand names.