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Published 11/03/2009 by CNET News.com

Spring Design seeks injunction barring Nook sales

Could a new lawsuit threaten the launch of 's Nook e-reader? In its lawsuit, Spring Design is seeking not only monetary damages from , but is also looking to get an injunction barring sales of the Nook, which it says misappropriates its trade secrets.

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...it is seeking "preliminary and permanent injunctive relief... restraining and enjoining B&N from use or disclosure of Spring's confidential information or trade secrets, including the sale of the Nook." The Nook, like Spring...

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