CODi Sues Brenthaven for Cybersquatting and Trademark Infringement.HARRISBURG, Pa. -- CODi, Inc. has filed a lawsuit against Fairhaven Group, Inc. d/b/a Brenthaven and Scott Armstrong (a Brenthaven executive and part-owner). The complaint, which was filed in the United States District Court United States District Court In the U.S., any of the 94 trial courts of general jurisdiction in the federal judicial system. Each state, as well as the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, has at least one federal district court. , Middle District of Pennsylvania, alleges that Brenthaven and Armstrong registered a domain name, codibag.com, which is confusingly similar confusingly similar adj. in the law of trade marks, when a trade mark, logo or business name is so close to that of a pre-existing trade mark, logo or name that the public might mis-identify the new one with the old trade mark, logo or name. to CODi's federally registered trademark, CODi(R). The complaint further alleges that Brenthaven then used the codibag.com domain name to divert customers to a website that offered solely Brenthaven products. CODi's complaint seeks to permanently enjoin To direct, require, command, or admonish. Enjoin connotes a degree of urgency, as when a court enjoins one party in a lawsuit by ordering the person to do, or refrain from doing, something to prevent permanent loss to the other party or parties. Brenthaven and Armstrong's acts of cybersquatting Registering an Internet domain name for the purpose of reselling it for a profit. One of the more notable transactions was the domain name wallstreet.com, which was registered in 1994 for $70 and sold for one million in 1999. , trademark infringement and dilution. Additionally, the lawsuit seeks up to $100,000 in statutory damages, as well as treble damages and attorneys' fees. "CODi has achieved success because customers recognize our unwavering commitment to superior quality products and services," said Tim Hoagland, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of CODi. "When a competitor brazenly uses our well-known CODi brand as part of an illegal scheme to misdirect mis·di·rect tr.v. mis·di·rect·ed, mis·di·rect·ing, mis·di·rects 1. To aim (a blow or projectile, for example) badly. 2. To give wrong instructions or directions to. 3. customers, we will not hesitate to pursue all available legal remedies to both prevent consumer confusion and to protect our right to compete fairly." ABOUT CODi CODi, Inc. is a trusted provider of light-weight, high-quality notebook computer cases and accessories to millions of users. Since 1992, CODi has been a pioneer in the notebook and tablet case industry. CODi products use only premium materials that provide a lifetime of use, even in today's demanding business environment. CODi accumulated knowledge dealing with the "corporate road warrior" allows the company to uniquely service corporate or consumer needs with precision. CODi provides the most comprehensive business solutions by delivering cost savings without sacrificing quality. For more information on how to buy CODi, call 1-800-263-4462 or visit www.codidirect.com. |
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