Nuvio says files trademark infringement lawsuit against Garmin

Feb 27 (Reuters) - On-demand business phone service provider Nuvio Corp said it filed a lawsuit against Garmin International Inc (GRMN.O) alleging Garmin's Nuvifone infringes on Nuvio trademark, which it uses on its phones and telephony services.

Nuvio said it attempted to reach an agreement with Garmin prior to filing the lawsuit, but no resolution was reached.

Nuvio said it is seeking a permanent injunction that prohibits Garmin from using the Nuvi name and has also sought damages for past infringement. (Reporting by Nachiket Kelkar in Bangalore; Editing by Deepak Kannan)