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Energizer Holdings, Inc.
Energizer Holdings, Inc. Wins Injunction Against Spectrum Brands
November 15th, 2008
Energizer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:ENR), and Eveready Battery Company, Inc. were granted a preliminary injunction in their patent infringement suit filed in the United States District Court Western District of Wisconsin against Spectrum Brands. Energizer alleged that Spectrum Brands infringed Energizer's U.S. Patents 5,290,414 and 6,849,360 by importing primary lithium batteries made in China, and selling them, labeled "Rayovac Lithium," in the United States. On October 30th, 2008, Judge Barbara Crabb held a hearing and issued a bench ruling granting Energizer's motion for a preliminary injunction. In her ruling, Judge Crabb stated that (Energizer) "invested a large amount...
Source: Law & Health Weekly (2008-11-15)
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