NEC Electronics filed suit against Cal Circuit ABCO.

In a move to block “gray market” distribution of its semiconductor products, Mountain View, Calif.-based NEC filed suit against Cal ABCO and its four owners individually in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles. NEC Electronics alleges that Cal ABCO is infringing upon its trademark by importing, distributing, offering for sale and/or selling products bearing the NEC trademark. NEC is seeking compensatory damages of $10 million and punitive damages of $40 million.