Xerox Corporation
Volume 91 · 91 F.T.C. 728
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Xerox Corporation, 91 F.T.C. 728 (1978). Consumer Law Library, https://consumerlawlibrary.org/decisions/v091-0023
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- 86 F.T.C. 364 — SERR OM' WASHINGTON , D. , INC., ET AL cited_neutral
- 86 F.T.C. 364 — SERR OM' WASHINGTON , D. , INC., ET AL cited_neutral
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In THE MATTER OF XEROX CORPORATION MODIFYING ORDER IN REGARD TO ALLEGED VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION ACT Docket 8909. Final Order, July 29, 1975 — Modifying Order, April 20, 1978 This order modifies an order to cease and desist issued July 29, 1975, 40 FR 42203, 86 F.T.C. 364, by deleting the words “in camera” from Paragraph IV C.(9) thereof. Orper Mopiryinc Orper To CEASE AND DESIST On July 29, 1975, the Federal Trade Commission issued a consent order in the above-referenced matter. 86 F.T.C. 364 (1975). Section 5(b) of the Federal Trade Commission Act provides that the Commission may at any time, after notice and opportunity for hearing, reopen and alter, modify or set aside, in whole or in part, any order issued by it, whenever in the opinion of the Commission conditions of fact or law have so changed as to require such action or if the public interest shall so require.
On January 19, 1978, the Commission issued its order to respondent to show cause why the Commission should not alter or modify the July 29, 1975 order so as to delete the words “in camera” from Paragraph IV C.(9) thereof.
On March 6, 1978, respondent filed an answer that did not oppose the proposed modification. Section 3.72(b)(3) of the Commission’s Rules provides that if an order to show cause is not opposed the Commission may, in its discretion, decide the matter on the basis of that order and the answer thereto.
Accordingly, 7¢ is ordered, That the matter be reopened, and that Paragraph IV C.(9) of the order of July 29, 1975, be modified to read as follows:
If Xerox grants a license under order patents either pursuant to the terms of Paragraph II of this order or otherwise, the license agreement shall contain the irrevocable covenant of the licensee to license such of its patents as are licensed to Xerox on reasonable terms and conditions (including the license to itself of its licensees’ patents or improvement patents) to any other person who is entitled to a license from Xerox pursuant to Paragraph II of this order, Provided That such license need not be effective prior to the effective date of the licensee’s license to Xerox. Within 60 days following execution of a license aoreement suhiert ta thie Paracranh TV CYQ\ Yornr chall onhmit ta FIRESTONE PHOTOGRAPHS, INC., ET AL. 129 729 ; Complaint