K-Swiss Sues Swiss Army Over Trademark

K-Swiss Inc. sued Swiss Army Brands Inc., the sole U.S. distributor of Victorinox utility knives, to block the company’s plans to sell Swiss Army clothing, cologne and other goods.

Westlake Village-based K-Swiss said the products Swiss Army wants to register aren’t made by Victorinox and shouldn’t get trademark protection. Shelton, Conn.-based Swiss Army declined to comment.

K-Swiss shares fell 17 cents to $45.98 and Swiss Army shares fell 10 cents to $6.30, both on Nasdaq.