Energizer Holdings, Inc. Files Patent Infringement Complaint in Federal Court
Against Spectrum Brands
ST. LOUIS, July 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Energizer Holdings, Inc.,
(NYSE: ENR), and the Eveready Battery Company, Inc. have filed a Complaint
with
the United States District Court Western District of Wisconsin. The Complaint
is against Spectrum Brands and alleges patent infringement of patents owned by
Energizer.
Energizer believes that Spectrum Brands infringe Energizer's US Patents
5,290,414 and 6,849,360 by importing and selling primary lithium batteries in
the United States. The alleged infringing products are manufactured and
imported from China and bear the Rayovac Lithium brand. They have recently
been
made available for sale by Spectrum Brands at a major US retailer. In the
Complaint, Energizer is seeking damages and has asked the Court for both a
preliminary and permanent injunction against future infringing activity.
About Energizer:
Energizer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ENR), http://www.energizer.com,
headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is one of the world's largest
manufacturers of primary batteries, battery-powered devices and flashlights.
Energizer, a global leader in the dynamic business of providing portable power
geared toward the new digital age, offers a full portfolio of products
including the Energizer(R) MAX(R) premium alkaline brand; Energizer(R)
Ultimate
Lithium and Energizer(R) Advanced Lithium performance brands; Nickel Metal
Hydride (NiMH) Rechargeable batteries and chargers.
The Energizer product line also includes specialty batteries for hearing
aids, health and fitness devices, as well as for keyless remote entry systems,
watches and other uses. Through its flashlight and lighting products unit,
Energizer brings consumer insight and innovation to these important household
devices. Energizer also offers Energizer(R) Energi To Go(R), portable
battery-
driven power packs for cell phones and audio devices.
SOURCE Energizer Holdings, Inc.
Jacqueline E. Burwitz, Vice President, Investor Relations of Energizer
Holdings, Inc., +1-314-985-2169
