ANDERSON , IN -- Remy International has filed patent and trademark infringement lawsuits 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 equipment 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."

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