Fellowes’ suit alleges that ACCO Brands has infringed several patents covering paper shredder features including its Jam Proof technology.  Fellowes alleges that
ACCO Brands has incorporated these features in a large number of its shredder models.  The ACCO Brands shredders are manufactured in China and sold primarily through commercial channels in the United States and other markets globally.  In addition to these U.S. patents, Fellowes holds similar patents on its Jam Proof technology in multiple markets around the world, including Australia.

In the lawsuit, Fellowes seeks to have ACCO Brands immediately stop the manufacture, distribution, importation and sale of their infringing products.  Fellowes also seeks monetary damages arising from ACCO Brand’s use of its Jam Proof technology and other patented features.

Fellowes has attempted to resolve patent infringement issues with ACCO Brands over the past several months.  However no resolution has been reached, causing Fellowes to resort to filing suit in Federal Court in the Northern District of Illinois.

About Fellowes
Fellowes, Inc. offers an extensive range of products to equip the workspace, including paper shredders, binders, laminators, desktop accessories and record storage solutions.

Founded in 1917 by Harry Fellowes and headquartered in Itasca, Illinois,
Fellowes, Inc. employs more than 1,800 people throughout the world and has operations 15 countries.  Fellowes Australia Pty. Ltd. is based in Tullamarine, Victoria and has been operating since 1985, recently celebrating their 25th anniversary.