Steeda
Autosports, Inc. ("Steeda"), a Valdosta,
Georgia-based company specializing in the design and manufacture of
after-market parts for Ford vehicles, particularly Ford Mustangs,
filed suit on August 22, 2014, in the Middle District of Georgia
against competitor Turn 5, Inc. d/b/a American Muscle
("American Muscle"), of Malvern, Pennsylvania, alleging
that American Muscle infringes two utility patents and three design
patents through its manufacture and sale of certain car
parts.
According to Steeda's website, Steeda owns at least 16 patents
(including design patents) and four trademarks relating to its
after-market parts business. Steeda has asserted five of
those patents against American Muscle, accusing varying products of
infringing, as follows:
Steeda seeks a judgment that American Muscle infringes each of
the five patents, and requests damages, a permanent injunction,
treble damages, attorneys' fees and costs.
The case is Steeda Autosports, Inc. v. Turn 5, Inc. d/b/a
American Muscle, 7:14-cv-00131-HL, United States District
Court for the Middle District of Georgia, Valdosta Division, and is
assigned to Judge Hugh Lawson.
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