June 2, 2006; 01:21 AM 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, Middle District of
Pennsylvania, alleges that Brenthaven and Armstrong registered a domain
name, codibag.com, which is confusingly similar 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 Brenthaven and Armstrong's acts of
cybersquatting, 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 of CODi. "When a competitor brazenly uses our well-known
CODi brand as part of an illegal scheme to misdirect 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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