180s has filed a federal lawsuit in Maryland against Gordini U.S.A., Inc. for infringement of two of the company’s patents related to wrap-behind-the-head ear warmer products.  The suit charges Gordini with infringement of U.S. Patent No. 6,978,483 and U.S. Design Patent No. D545,001. The suit also includes claims of trade dress infringement and unfair competition.


The suit asks the court for both unspecified damages for the infringing activities and for an injunction to force Gordini to cease all future infringing activities