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Exmark files patent infringement lawsuit

Source: AP

Beatrice, Neb. - A Nebraska-based unit of the Toro Co. says Briggs & Stratton is violating a patent for a mulching mower deck with multiple blades.

The Exmark Manufacturing Co. filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday against Briggs & Stratton and Schiller Grounds Care over the mower patent. The lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Omaha sought an injunction against Briggs, a Wisconsin company, and Schiller, a Pennsylvania company, both alleged to be making and selling mowers covered by an Exmark patent.

Exmark, which is based in Beatrice, says several Briggs & Stratton mowers being sold violate the patent because Briggs' iCD Cutting System is too similar to Exmark's patented design.

Exmark Manufacturing: http://www.exmark.com

Toro Co.: http://www.thetorocompany.com

Briggs & Stratton Corp.: http://www.briggsandstratton.com

Posted May 14, 2010

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