Following on from our report on the patent lawsuit handed to Xerox by MASA in December 2017, The Recycler has now viewed court papers relating both to that court case and to the patent infringement complaint brought by MASA against Ricoh.
The papers describe MASA as a “wholly owned subsidiary of Midwest Youth A&S Inc.” and explain that it provides services, funding and equipment for youth sports organisations “to help those organisations inspire youths in a positive way”. It also “promotes the value and importance of sports and physical activity in the development of children.” MASA describes its ultimate purpose as to “see that every child has the ultimate sports experience and learns key life lessons that will be instrumental for them now and in the future.”