Rawlings Sporting Goods Co. unit sued rival Under Armour Inc. for trademark infringement.
The complaint, filed June 7 in federal court in Seattle, accuses Baltimore-based Under Armour of infringing Rawlings trademarks related to its Coolflo batting helmet.
Rawlings said Under Armour used photos of the Coolflo helmets to promote its own product, altering the photos by affixing its logo to the Rawlings product.
The public is likely to believe erroneously that Under Armour is the source of the products, according to court papers. Rawlings asked the court to bar Under Armour from using the Coolflo trademarks and trade dress, and from placing its own marks on any Rawlings products.
Additionally, Rawlings requested an order for seizure and destruction of all allegedly infringing products and promotional materials, and for awards of litigation costs, attorney fees and money damages. The company also asked for extra money damages to punish Under Armour.
