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Publishers Settle International Edition Textbook Selling Lawsuit Against Two Individuals Defendants Imported, Sold Unauthorized Copies of Non-U.S. Versions of Textbooks NEW YORK June 13, 2007 - Three leading college textbook publishers, Pearson Education, John Wiley & Sons, and Thomson Learning, today announced they have settled pending litigation against two defendants engaged in the importation, promotion and sale of non-U.S. versions of educational textbooks. The defendant advertised so that U.S. consumers thought they were purchasing authorized U.S. versions of the textbooks. . The publishers' complaints, filed in U.S. District Court of the Southern District of New York, alleged that defendants from Michigan and Singapore, doing business as "unlimitedgie," "allnewbook," "b3stbargain," and "getcheaptextbook," were responsible for the importation, promotion and sale of non-U.S. versions of educational textbooks not authorized by the publishers for sale and/or distribution within the United States. The defendants agreed to pay the publishers a significant settlement amount, to cease all importation, promotion and sales of the publishers' works, to recall any and all versions of the publishers' works, or any other materials or products that bear resemblance to publishers' works, and to turn over any remaining non-U.S. copies of educational material in their control or possession. "Textbook publishers will continue to pursue legal action against those who engage in unauthorized importation of textbooks not authorized for sale within the United States. Publishers will not tolerate the unlawful reproduction and sale of their intellectual property," said Georges Nahitchevansky, counsel representing all of the publishers. About Pearson Education Educating 100 million people worldwide, Pearson Education (www.pearsoned.com) is the global leader in educational publishing, providing scientifically research-based print and digital programs to help students of all ages learn at their own pace, in their own way. The company is home to such renowned publishing brands as Pearson Prentice Hall, Pearson Addison Wesley, Pearson Allyn & Bacon, Pearson Benjamin Cummings and Pearson Longman. Pearson Education is part of Pearson (NYSE: PSO), the international media company. In addition to Pearson Education, Pearson's primary operations include the Financial Times Group and the Penguin Group. About Wiley Founded in 1807, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. has been a valued source of information and understanding for 200 years, helping people around the world meet their needs and fulfill their aspirations. Our core businesses include scientific, technical, and medical journals; encyclopedias, books, and online products and services; professional and consumer books and subscription services; and educational materials for undergraduate and graduate students and lifelong learners. Wiley's global headquarters are located in Hoboken, New Jersey with operations in the U.S., Europe, Asia, Canada, and Australia. The Company's web-site is www.wiley.com. Wiley is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbols JWa and JWb.About Thomson Learning Thomson Learning delivers highly customized learning solutions for colleges, universities, professors, students, reference centers, government agencies, corporations and professionals around the world. These solutions are delivered through specialized content, applications and services that foster academic excellence and professional development, as well as provide measurable learning outcomes to its customers. Thomson Learning's mission is to shape the future of global learning by delivering consistently better learning solutions for learners, instructors and institutions.CONTACT |
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