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Conference Participation

Jul 7th, 08


ISC President, Allen Westerfield, Participated in I-ITC Conference Read More >

ISC Officers

Jul 7th, 08


IMAGING SUPPLIES COALITION ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD CHAIRMAN AND OFFICERS
July 1, 2008
Venice Fl.
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2008 ISC CONFERENCE

Dec 27th, 07


The Imaging Supplies Coalition will be hosting its 2008 Conference on Counterfeiting in the Imaging Supplies Industry on August 17 - 19, 2008. The Conference will be conducted at the Planet Hollywood Resort in Las Vegas. The theme of the conference is Combating Counterfeiting on a Global Scale. The conference will be attended by 70 to 80 professionals involved in brand protection and anti counterfeiting activities. The conference is international in scope with attendees from Europe, Asia, the US, Canada and Latin America.
Registration for the conference will open April 1, 08. Read More >

Toshiba Launches New Office Supply Telemarketing Fraud Protection Program

Aug 21st, 07


IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In a significant legal victory protecting the business interests of authorized Toshiba dealers and their customers against misrepresentations and fraudulent business practices, Toshiba America Business Solutions Inc. (TABS) today announced that the United States District Court ordered a permanent injunction against IDC SERVCO, Mytel International Inc., and parent company, G.M.N. Financial Services Inc., barring the group from misleading customers by representing the company as an authorized dealer of Toshiba office product supplies. The permanent injunction further prohibits the companies from falsely designating any of their products as Toshiba's or infringing on any Toshiba-held copyright. This precedent is the first legal success in TABS' aggressive initiative to protect the Toshiba brand, Toshiba dealers and their end customers from office supply telemarketing scams. Read More >

Imaging Supplies Coalition Welcomes New Member: Samsung Electronics America, Inc.

Jul 23rd, 07


July 19, 2007: The Imaging Supplies Coalition for International Intellectual Property Protection (ISC) announced that Samsung Electronics America Inc. has joined the Coalition effective July 1, 2007. Allen Westerfield, President of the Coalition said, Read More >

ISC President, Allen Westerfield, Presents paper at the Asian Imaging Forum

Jun 15th, 07


On June 15, 2007, ISC President, Allen Westerfield, presented a paper to the Asian Imaging Forum at the Suntec Convention Center in Singapore. The Asian Imaging Forum (AIF) was presented by RECHARGEasia Magazine in collaboration with the Diamond Research Corporation and Galliford Consulting and Marketing. The overriding goal of the forum was to provide a platform for toner and inkjet product suppliers and raw material providers. The forum was attended by 50 participants representing 20 companies from Asia, North America and Europe. Read More >

IMAGING SUPPLIES COALITION ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD CHAIRMAN AND OFFICERS

Jun 11th, 07


The Imaging Supplies Coalition for International Intellectual Property Protection (ISC) announced that it had elected a new Chairman of the Board and three new officers at their annual meeting held June 11, 2007. Tom Walter, Director - Aftermarket Sales, Marketing & Operations for Toshiba America Business Solutions Inc., was named Chairman of the Board. He succeeds Matthew Hahn, Director of Marketing – Supplies/Accessories, Brother International Corp. Commenting on the election, Allen Westerfield, President of the Coalition said, "The Members and Board of Directors want to thank Matthew and Brother for their proactive involvement and support of the ISC. Our new Chairman, Tom Walter, brings a wealth of industry knowledge and experience to the Chair and we look forward to continuing to build on our programs and initiatives under his leadership." Read More >

ISC President, Allen Westerfield, Participated in I-ITC Conference

May 4th, 07


On May 4, 2007, ISC President, Allen Westerfield participated in a Panel Discussion at the International Imaging Technology Council Annual Conference. The I-ITC Conference is intended to provide a platform for toner and ink product manufacturers and raw materials suppliers to the imaging supplies remanufacturing industry. The panel discussed the growing threat of counterfeit products originating in China and called particular attention the use of newly manufactured “clone” cartridges” being offered as remanufacture cartridges or empty OEM cartridges.. Read More >

Imaging Supplies Coalition

Dec 6th, 06


Imaging Supplies Coalition announces the appointment of Allen D. Westerfield as President.

It is with great pleasure that the Imaging Supplies Coalition announces the appointment of Mr. Allen D. Westerfield as its new president. The appointment is effective immediately. Mr. Westerfield replaces the late Mr. William R. Duffy in this position.

"It is an honor for me to serve as president of the ISC. I look forward to working with all of our constituents to move this organization and its essential anti-counterfeiting efforts forward on behalf of the entire industry,” states Westerfield.

Allen D Westerfield

Allen joins the ISC after his recent retirement from Lexmark International, where he held numerous executive positions in printer product marketing. Prior to joining Lexmark, Mr. Westerfield was employed by IBM. Read More >

ISC Announces 2006 Conference

Oct 26th, 05


IMAGING SUPPLIES COALITION ANNOUNCES 2006 CONFERENCE

Avalon, N.J. The Imaging Supplies Coalition for International Intellectual Property Protection (ISC) announced that its Eleventh Conference on Fraud and Counterfeiting in the Imaging Supplies Industry would be held August 20,21 and 22, 2006 at the luxurious Aladdin Resort & Casino on the famous Las Vegas Strip. Read More >

ISC 2004 Conference September 26-28

Mar 25th, 04


IMAGING SUPPLIES COALITION ANNOUNCES 2004 CONFERENCE Read More >

IMAGING SUPPLIES COALITION PRESENTS SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION AWARD TO US CUSTOMS & BORDER PROTECTION

May 22nd, 03


Miami Beach, Florida The Imaging Supplies Coalition for International
Intellectual Property Protection (ISC) awarded The U.S. Department of
Homeland Security, Border & Transportation Directorate, Port of
Miami a significant contribution award for their efforts in
intercepting counterfeit imaging supplies being shipped into the US
through Miami. Read More >

ISC Recognizes Federal Trade Commission with Award

May 22nd, 03


IMAGING SUPPLIES COALITION PRESENTS SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION AWARD TO THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION
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Malaysia Raids

Mar 31st, 03


COUNTERFEIT INVESTIGATIONS YIELD RESULTS IN MAYLASIA

10,000 Counterfeit Ink Cartridges Valued At RM1.2 Million
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2003 Conference Approved for CLE Credit

Mar 6th, 03


IMAGING SUPPLIES COALITION 2003 CONFERENCE APPROVED FOR CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION CREDIT FOR ATTORNEYS Read More >

Mexican Government, ISC Members and Investigators Seize Thousands of Counterfeit Ink Cartridges

Feb 25th, 03


ISC MEMBERS CONTINUE ENFORCEMENT SWEEPS WITH MEXICAN RAIDS

Mexican Government, ISC Members And Investigators Seize Thousands of Counterfeit Ink Cartridges

LEXINGTON, KY. The Imaging Supplies Coalition for International Intellectual Property Protection (ISC) announced additional enforcement actions in Mexico. Read More >

CANADIAN POLICE SEIZE COUNTERFEIT PRODUCT

Feb 14th, 03


$534,470.00 Worth of Counterfeit Imaging Supplies Products Confiscated Read More >

ISC Latin American Investigations Yielding Results

Feb 7th, 03


158,000 Counterfeit Imaging Supplies Products Valued At $10 Million Representing Nine Brands Seized In Three Countries

LEXINGTON, KY. The Imaging Supplies Coalition for International Intellectual Property Protection (ISC) launched product training and investigations for seven Latin American countries with meetings held for government officials, prosecutors, investigators and law firms at Lexmark in Coral Gables FL. and Epson in El Paso TX. April 10-12, 2002. Read More >