ENREnergizer files lawsuit against Spectrum Brands

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Energizer Holdings Inc. said Monday it filed a lawsuit against Spectrum Brands Inc., claiming the company's lithium batteries infringe on two of its patents.

Energizer said its lawsuit filed in federal court in Madison, Wis., accuses Spectrum of infringing on two of its patents by importing and selling primary lithium batteries under the Rayovac Lithium brand at a "major U.S. retailer."

An Energizer spokeswoman declined to say at which retailer the brands were made available because the retailer is a customer of Energizer's.

Energizer said it is seeking undisclosed damages from Spectrum and has asked for both a preliminary and permanent injunction against product sales.

Spectrum representatives could not immediately be reached for comment Monday morning.

Shares of Energizer lost 63 cents to $71.22. Spectrum shares fell 8 cents to $2.68.

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