ANDERSON, Ind., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Remy International, Inc., filed
patent and trademark infringement lawsuits today in the United States
Federal District Court for the District of Nevada, against four major
manufacturers in the rotating electrical industry. Remy alleges that the
Defendants are marketing under Remy's trademarks and/or trade names and are
making, importing, using, selling and/or offering to sell to major
distributors or retailers in the United States various original equipement
alternators and starting motors containing Remy's patented technology. Remy
has requested both injunctive relief and damages in its Complaint.
Remy's legal action has been brought amidst growing concern with the
increasing manufacture and/or importation of patent-infringing products
into United States markets. Infringing companies are channeling new
"knock-off" parts into both the automotive aftermarket, which has
traditionally used remanufactured products, and the original equipment
market.
John Weber, President of Remy International, stated, "counterfeit and
patent-infringing components and assemblies continue to be a major problem
for the automotive and industrial industries. The copied products may look
like the patent owner's designs but typically do not meet the design
specifications in terms of functionality, quality and durability. Remy in
particular is very proud of our engineering capabilities and the
performance of our products, as represented by our well-recognized brand.
Remy will aggressively defend its intellectual property against
infringement to the fullest extent of the law, regardless of the magnitude
of the infraction."
The Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) estimates that
counterfeit and patent-infringing replacement automotive parts are costing
the global automotive industry approximately $12 billion annually. Remy
joins a growing list of major manufacturers taking a proactive position to
ensure consumer confidence.
Remy International, Inc., headquartered in Anderson, Indiana, is a
leading manufacturer, remanufacturer and distributor of Delco Remy brand
heavy-duty systems and Remy brand starters and alternators, diesel engines,
locomotive products and hybrid power technology. The Company also provides
worldwide components core-exchange services for automobiles, light trucks,
medium and heavy-duty trucks and other heavy-duty, off-road and industrial
applications.
Remy was formed in 1994 as a partial divestiture by General Motors
Corporation of the former Delco Remy Division, which traces its roots to
Remy Electric, founded in 1896. Additional information is available at the
Company's website: http://www.remyinc.com
SOURCE Remy International, Inc.
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CONTACT:
Leah Campbell of Remy International, Inc.,
+1-765-778-6848
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