Cambria Company v. Stylen Quaza - Complaint
Cambria Company v. Stylen Quaza - Complaint
Cambria Company v. Stylen Quaza - Complaint
Defendants.
This is an action for infringement of United States Design Patent Nos. D712,666
(the 666 patent), D712,670 (the 670 patent), D751,298 (the 298 patent), D712,161 (the
161 patent), and D737,058 (the 058 patent) (collectively, the Asserted Patents) under
35 U.S.C. 1 et seq. On information and belief, Defendants Vicostone, BPI, Solidtops,
Dorado, and Pental make, use, sell and/or offer to sell or import into the United States certain
products (referred to herein as the Accused Products) that embody Cambrias patented designs.
THE PARTIES
2.
Minnesota with its principal place of business at 805 Enterprise Drive East, Suite H, Belle
Plaine, Minnesota, 56011.
3.
Cambria owns all rights and title in and to each of the Asserted Patents, including
the right to sue for all infringement thereof, including past infringement.
4.
Vicostone USA is a limited liability company organized under the laws of Texas with its
principal place of business at 11620 Goodnight Ln. Suite 100, Dallas, Texas 75229.
5.
imports, sells for importation, and/or sells after importation into the United States quartz slabs
and portions thereof under the trade name Vicostone quartz, together with Defendant
Vicostone Joint Stock Company.
6.
corporation organized under the laws of Vietnam with its principal place of business at Hoa Lac
Hi-tech Park, Thachthat, Hanoi, Vietnam.
7.
manufactures, imports, sells for importation, and/or sells after importation into the United States
quartz slabs and portions thereof under the trade name Vicostone quartz, together with
Defendant Stylen Quaza LLC.
8.
organized under the laws of Tennessee with its principal place of business at 3263 Sharpe Ave.,
Memphis, Tennessee 38111.
9.
for importation, and/or sells after importation into the United States quartz slabs and portions
thereof under the trade name Prestige Stone quartz. On information and belief, BPIs quartz
slabs and portions thereof are manufactured in China by Fasa Industrial Corporation, Ltd. and
Foshan FASA Building Material Co., Ltd. (referred to collectively herein as Fasa).
10.
organized under the laws of Maryland with its principal place of business at 27964 Oxford Rd.,
Oxford, Maryland 21654.
11.
sells for importation, and/or sells after importation into the United States quartz slabs and
portions thereof under the trade name Quartz Source.
12.
organized under the laws of Colorado with its principal place of business at 940 S. Jason St. Unit
9, Denver, Colorado, 80223.
13.
sells for importation, and/or sells after importation into the United States quartz slabs and
portions thereof under the trade name NUSTONE quartz.
14.
laws of Washington with its principal place of business at 713 South Fidalgo St., Seattle,
Washington 98108.
15.
sells for importation, and/or sells after importation into the United States quartz slabs and
portions thereof under the trade name Pental Quartz.
This action for design patent infringement arises under the Patent Laws of the
This civil action asserts claims arising under the Patent Laws of the United States,
35 U.S.C. 1 et seq. This Court has subject matter jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. 1331 and
1338(a).
18.
This Court has personal jurisdiction over Defendants Vicostone, BPI, Solidtops,
established minimum contacts with this forum such that the exercise of jurisdiction over them
would not offend traditional notions of fair play and substantial justice;
b.
Defendants Vicostone, BPI, Solidtops, Dorado, and Pental have done and
continue to do business in Minnesota, including but not limited to sale of the Accused Products.
On information and belief, Defendants Vicostone, BPI, Solidtops, Dorado, and Pental sell the
Accused Products in the State of Minnesota through company-owned and independent
Minnesota distributors;
c.
and Pental, or entities operating on behalf of Vicostone, BPI, Solidtops, Dorado, and Pental, have
entered into contracts with one or more Minnesota residentsspecifically, distributors and
dealersto supply products or services within the State of Minnesota; and
d.
warranty services, which are referenced on their websites, on Accused Products within the State
of Minnesota.
e.
Solidtops, Dorado, and Pental have intended to benefit by doing business in the State of
Minnesota, and personal jurisdiction over them is appropriate.
f.
caused injury to Cambria, a limited liability company organized under the laws of Minnesota
with its principal place of business in Minnesota, by infringing Cambrias patents as set forth
below.
19.
Venue is proper in this Judicial District under 28 U.S.C. 1391(b) and (c) and
1400(b), at least because Defendants Vicostone, BPI, Solidtops, Dorado, and Pental have
committed acts of infringement in this district and Cambria has suffered harm resulting from that
infringement in this district.
BACKGROUND OF THE ACTION
20.
in quartz stone products. Founded in 2000, Cambria has been at the forefront of the rapidlydeveloping United States market for quartz surface products. Cambrias quartz surface product
success has attracted numerous competitors to the marketplace, including Defendants Vicostone,
BPI, Solidtops, Dorado, and Pental.
21.
Upon information and belief, Defendants Vicostone, BPI, Solidtops, Dorado, and
Pental make, use, sell and/or offer to sell or import into the United States quartz surface
products. Many of those products embody Cambrias innovative designs, which are protected
under Cambrias U.S. design patents. Cambria owns all rights, title and interests in and to the
Asserted Patents, including the rights to recover for past, present, and future infringements and
violations thereof. By virtue of the activities set forth above, Defendants Vicostone, BPI,
Solidtops, Dorado, and Pental infringe one or more designs claimed in the Asserted Patents.
COUNT I: INFRINGEMENT OF U.S. DESIGN PATENT NO. D712,666
(VICOSTONE)
22.
Cambria is the lawful owner of the 666 patent, entitled Portion of a Slab. The
United States Patent and Trademark Office duly and legally issued the 666 patent on September
9, 2014. A true and correct copy of the 666 patent is attached to this Complaint as Exhibit A.
24.
On information and belief, Defendant Vicostone has actual knowledge of the 666
infringing the design claimed in the 666 patent by making, using, offering for sale, and/or
selling within or importing into the United States, without authority, products embodying the
patented design claimed in the 666 patent. Specifically, Vicostones Cosmic Black products
directly infringe the 666 patent because an ordinary observer, giving such attention as a
purchaser usually gives, would be deceived by the substantial similarity between the designs so
as to be induced to purchase Vicostones Cosmic Black products believing them to be the
same as the design embodied and claimed in the 666 patent. Review of Vicostones Cosmic
Black products demonstrates that the products literally infringe the 666 patent:
Photograph Comparing Color Photograph Submitted to the USPTO for U.S. Design
Patent No. D712,666 (left) to Physical Sample of Accused Vicostone Cosmic Black
Product (right)
26.
Vicostone has actively induced and continues to induce direct infringement of the 670 patent by
others by, among other things, providing third parties, such as distributors and dealers, with the
Accused Products.
27.
Vicostone has contributed and continues to contribute to the others infringement of the 666
patent by, among other things, providing third parties, such as distributors and dealers, with the
Accused Products.
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28.
Cambria has suffered and will continue to suffer damage due to Defendant
Vicostones infringement of the 666 patent. Thus, under 35 U.S.C. 289, Cambria is entitled to
recover damages adequate to compensate for such infringement, including a recovery of
Defendant Vicostones total profits derived from its unlawful conduct alleged herein or lost
profits, but in no event less than a reasonable royalty for infringing the 666 patent, together with
interest and costs fixed by this Court.
29.
infringement of the 666 patent or, at the very least, a reckless disregard for Cambrias patent
rights. Defendant Vicostones continued infringement following notice of the 666 patent claims
qualifies as willful, and Cambria is entitled to treble damages, attorneys fees, and costs incurred
in this action, along with prejudgment interest under 35 U.S.C. 284, 285.
30.
from further infringing the 666 patent. Defendant Vicostones infringement of the 666 patent
has caused and will continue to cause irreparable harm to Cambria that will continue unless and
until it is enjoined by this Court.
COUNT II: INFRINGEMENT OF U.S. DESIGN PATENT NO. D751,298
(VICOSTONE)
31.
Cambria is the lawful owner of the 298 patent, entitled Portion of a Slab. The
298 Patent was duly and legally issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on
March 15, 2016. A true and correct copy of the 298 patent is attached to this Complaint as
Exhibit B.
33.
On information and belief, Defendant Vicostone has actual knowledge of the 298
infringing the design claimed in the 298 patent by making, using, offering for sale, and/or
selling within or importing into the United States, without authority, products embodying the
patented design claimed in the 298 patent. Specifically, Vicostones White Macaubas
products directly infringe the 298 patent because an ordinary observer, giving such attention as
a purchaser usually gives, would be deceived by the substantial similarity between the designs so
as to be induced to purchase Vicostones White Macaubas products believing them to be the
same as the design embodied and claimed in the 298 patent. Review of Vicostones White
Macaubas products demonstrates that the products literally infringe the 298 patent:
Photograph Comparing Color Photograph Submitted to the USPTO for U.S. Design
Patent No. D751,298 (left) to Physical Sample of Accused Vicostone White Macaubas
Product (right)
35.
Vicostone has actively induced and continues to induce direct infringement of the 298 patent by
others by, among other things, providing third parties, such as distributors and dealers, with the
Accused Products.
36.
Vicostone has contributed and continues to contribute to the others infringement of the 298
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patent by, among other things, providing third parties, such as distributors and dealers, with the
Accused Products.
37.
Cambria has suffered and will continue to suffer damage due to Defendant
Vicostones infringement of the 298 patent. Thus, under 35 U.S.C. 289, Cambria is entitled to
recover damages adequate to compensate for such infringement, including a recovery of
Defendant Vicostones total profits derived from its unlawful conduct alleged herein or lost
profits, but in no event less than a reasonable royalty for infringing the 298 patent, together with
interest and costs fixed by this Court.
38.
infringement of the 298 patent or, at the very least, a reckless disregard for Cambrias patent
rights. Defendant Vicostones continued infringement following notice of the 298 patent claims
qualifies as willful, and Cambria is entitled to treble damages, attorneys fees, and costs incurred
in this action, along with prejudgment interest under 35 U.S.C. 284, 285.
39.
from further infringing the 298 patent. Defendant Vicostones infringement of the 298 patent
has caused and will continue to cause irreparable harm to Cambria that will continue unless and
until it is enjoined by this Court.
COUNT III: INFRINGEMENT OF U.S. DESIGN PATENT NO. D737,058
(BPI)
40.
Cambria is the lawful owner of 058 patent, entitled Portion of a Slab. The
058 patent was duly and legally issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on
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August 25, 2015. A true and correct copy of the 058 patent is attached to this Complaint as
Exhibit C.
42.
On information and belief, Defendant BPI has actual knowledge of the 058
On information and belief, Defendant BPI has been and currently is infringing the
design claimed in the 058 patent by making, using, offering for sale, and/or selling within or
importing into the United States, without authority, products embodying the patented design
claimed in the 058 patent. Specifically, BPIs Dark Reflections products directly infringe the
058 patent because an ordinary observer, giving such attention as a purchaser usually gives,
would be deceived by the substantial similarity between the designs so as to be induced to
purchase BPIs Dark Reflections products believing them to be the same as the design
embodied and claimed in the 058 patent. Review of BPIs Dark Reflections products
demonstrates that the products literally infringe the 058 patent:
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Photograph Comparing Color Photograph Submitted to the USPTO for U.S. Design
Patent No. D737,058 (left) to Physical Sample of Accused BPI Dark Reflections
Product (right)
44.
On information and belief, with knowledge of the 058 patent, Defendant BPI has
actively induced and continues to induce direct infringement of the 058 patent by others by,
among other things, providing third parties, such as distributors and dealers, with the Accused
Products.
45.
On information and belief, with knowledge of the 058 patent, Defendant BPI has
contributed and continues to contribute to the others infringement of the 058 patent by, among
other things, providing third parties, such as distributors and dealers, with the Accused Products.
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46.
Cambria has suffered and will continue to suffer damage due to Defendant BPIs
infringement of the 058 patent. Thus, under 35 U.S.C. 289, Cambria is entitled to recover
damages adequate to compensate for such infringement, including a recovery of Defendant BPIs
total profits derived from its unlawful conduct alleged herein or lost profits, but in no event less
than a reasonable royalty for infringing the 058 patent, together with interest and costs fixed by
this Court.
47.
Defendant BPI has engaged and is engaged in willful and deliberate infringement
of the 058 patent or, at the very least, a reckless disregard for Cambrias patent rights.
Defendants BPIs continued infringement following notice of the 058 patent claims qualifies as
willful, and Cambria is entitled to treble damages, attorneys fees, and costs incurred in this
action, along with prejudgment interest under 35 U.S.C. 284, 285.
48.
further infringing the 058 patent. Defendant BPIs infringement of the 058 patent has caused
and will continue to cause irreparable harm to Cambria that will continue unless and until it is
enjoined by this Court.
COUNT IV: INFRINGEMENT OF U.S. DESIGN PATENT NO. D712,161
(SOLIDTOPS)
49.
Cambria is the lawful owner of the 161 patent, entitled Portion of a Slab. The
161 patent was duly and legally issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on
September 2, 2014. A true and correct copy of the 161 patent is attached to this Complaint as
Exhibit D.
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51.
On information and belief, Defendant Solidtops has actual knowledge of the 161
infringing the design claimed in the 161 patent by making, using, offering for sale, and/or
selling within or importing into the United States, without authority, products embodying the
patented design claimed in the 161 patent. Specifically, Solidtops Lamar products directly
infringe the 161 patent because an ordinary observer, giving such attention as a purchaser
usually gives, would be deceived by the substantial similarity between the designs so as to be
induced to purchase Solidtops Lamar products believing them to be the same as the design
embodied and claimed in the 161 patent. Review of Solidtops Lamar products demonstrates
that the products literally infringe the 058 patent:
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Photograph Comparing Color Photograph Submitted to the USPTO for U.S. Design
Patent No. D712,161) (left) to Physical Sample of Accused Solidtops Lamar Design
(right)
53.
Solidtops has actively induced and continues to induce direct infringement of the 161 patent by
others by, among other things, providing third parties, such as distributors and dealers, with the
Accused Products.
54.
Solidtops has contributed and continues to contribute to the others infringement of the 161
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patent by, among other things, providing third parties, such as distributors and dealers, with the
Accused Products.
55.
Cambria has suffered and will continue to suffer damage due to Defendant
Solidtops infringement of the 161 patent. Thus, under 35 U.S.C. 289, Cambria is entitled to
recover damages adequate to compensate for such infringement, including a recovery of
Defendant Solidtops total profits derived from its unlawful conduct alleged herein or lost
profits, but in no event less than a reasonable royalty for infringing the 161 patent, together with
interest and costs fixed by this Court.
56.
infringement of the 161 patent or, at the very least, a reckless disregard for Cambrias patent
rights. Defendant Solidtops continued infringement following notice of the 161 patent claims
qualifies as willful, and Cambria is entitled to treble damages, attorneys fees, and costs incurred
in this action, along with prejudgment interest under 35 U.S.C. 284, 285.
57.
from further infringing the 161 patent. Defendant Solidtops infringement of the 161 patent
has caused and will continue to cause irreparable harm to Cambria that will continue unless and
until it is enjoined by this Court.
COUNT V: INFRINGEMENT OF U.S. DESIGN PATENT NO. D712,670
(DORADO)
58.
Cambria is the lawful owner of the 670 patent, entitled Portion of a Slab. The
670 patent was duly and legally issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on
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September 9, 2014. A true and correct copy of the 670 patent is attached to this Complaint as
Exhibit E.
60.
On information and belief, Defendant Dorado has actual knowledge of the 670
On information and belief, Defendant Dorado has been and currently is infringing
the design claimed in the 670 patent by making, using, offering for sale, and/or selling within or
importing into the United States, without authority, products embodying the patented design
claimed in the 670 patent. Specifically, Dorados Caramel products directly infringe the 670
patent because an ordinary observer, giving such attention as a purchaser usually gives, would be
deceived by the substantial similarity between the designs so as to be induced to purchase
Dorados Caramel products believing them to be the same as the design embodied and claimed
in the 670 patent. Review of Dorados Caramel products demonstrates that the products
literally infringe the 670 patent:
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Photograph Comparing Color Photograph Submitted to the USPTO for U.S. Design
Patent No. D712,670 (left) to Physical Sample of Accused Dorado Caramel Design
(right)
62.
On information and belief, with knowledge of the 670 patent, Defendant Dorado
has actively induced and continues to induce direct infringement of the 670 patent by others by,
among other things, providing third parties, such as distributors and dealers, with the Accused
Products.
63.
On information and belief, with knowledge of the 670 patent, Defendant Dorado
has contributed and continues to contribute to the others infringement of the 670 patent by,
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among other things, providing third parties, such as distributors and dealers, with the Accused
Products.
64.
Cambria has suffered and will continue to suffer damage due to Defendant
Dorados infringement of the 670 patent. Thus, under 35 U.S.C. 289, Cambria is entitled to
recover damages adequate to compensate for such infringement, including a recovery of
Defendant Dorados total profits derived from its unlawful conduct alleged herein or lost profits,
but in no event less than a reasonable royalty for infringing the 670 patent, together with interest
and costs fixed by this Court.
65.
infringement of the 670 patent or, at the very least, a reckless disregard for Cambrias patent
rights. Defendant Dorados continued infringement following notice of the 670 patent claims
qualifies as willful, and Cambria is entitled to treble damages, attorneys fees, and costs incurred
in this action, along with prejudgment interest under 35 U.S.C. 284, 285.
66.
further infringing the 670 patent. Defendant Dorados infringement of the 670 patent has
caused and will continue to cause irreparable harm to Cambria that will continue unless and until
it is enjoined by this Court.
COUNT VI: INFRINGEMENT OF U.S. DESIGN PATENT NO. D712,161
(DORADO)
67.
Cambria is the lawful owner of the 161 patent, entitled Portion of a Slab. The
161 patent was duly and legally issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on
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September 2, 2014. A true and correct copy of the 161 patent is attached to this Complaint as
Exhibit D.
69.
On information and belief, Defendant Dorado has actual knowledge of the 161
patent, at least by virtue of the filing of this Complaint. In addition, Cambria sent Dorado a letter
on Mary 22, 2015, informing it of its infringement. Dorado, however, has continued to make,
use, offer to sell, and/or sell in or import into the United States quartz surface products that
infringe the 161 patent.
70.
On information and belief, Defendant Dorado has been and currently is infringing
the design claimed in the 161 patent by making, using, offering for sale, and/or selling within or
importing into the United States, without authority, products embodying the patented design
claimed in the 161 patent.
71.
On information and belief, Defendant Dorado has been and currently is infringing
the design claimed in the 161 patent by making, using, offering for sale, and/or selling within or
importing into the United States, without authority, products embodying the patented design
claimed in the 161 patent. Specifically, Dorados Raven products directly infringe the 161
patent because an ordinary observer, giving such attention as a purchaser usually gives, would be
deceived by the substantial similarity between the designs so as to be induced to purchase
Dorados Raven products believing them to be the same as the design embodied and claimed
in the 161 patent. Review of Dorados Raven products demonstrates that the products
literally infringe the 161 patent:
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Photograph Comparing Color Photograph Submitted to the USPTO for U.S. Design
Patent No. D712,161 (left) to Physical Sample of Accused Dorado Raven Design
(right)
72.
On information and belief, with knowledge of the 161 patent, Defendant Dorado
has actively induced and continues to induce direct infringement of the 161 patent by others by,
among other things, providing third parties, such as distributors and dealers, with the Accused
Products.
73.
On information and belief, with knowledge of the 161 patent, Defendant Dorado
has contributed and continues to contribute to the others infringement of the 161 patent by,
among other things, providing third parties, such as distributors and dealers, with the Accused
Products.
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74.
Cambria has suffered and will continue to suffer damage due to Defendant
Dorados infringement of the 161 patent. Thus, under 35 U.S.C. 289, Cambria is entitled to
recover damages adequate to compensate for such infringement, including a recovery of
Defendant Dorados total profits derived from its unlawful conduct alleged herein or lost profits,
but in no event less than a reasonable royalty for infringing the 161 patent, together with interest
and costs fixed by this Court.
75.
infringement of the 161 patent or, at the very least, a reckless disregard for Cambrias patent
rights. Defendant Dorados continued infringement following notice of the 161 patent claims
qualifies as willful, and Cambria is entitled to treble damages, attorneys fees, and costs incurred
in this action, along with prejudgment interest under 35 U.S.C. 284, 285.
76.
further infringing the 161 patent. Defendant Dorados infringement of the 161 patent has
caused and will continue to cause irreparable harm to Cambria that will continue unless and until
it is enjoined by this Court.
COUNT VII: INFRINGEMENT OF U.S. DESIGN PATENT NO. D712,666
(PENTAL)
77.
Cambria is the lawful owner of the 666 patent, entitled Portion of a Slab. The
666 patent was duly and legally issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on
September 9, 2014. A true and correct copy of the 666 patent is attached to this Complaint as
Exhibit A.
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79.
On information and belief, Defendant Pental has actual knowledge of the 666
On information and belief, Defendant Pental has been and currently is infringing
the design claimed in the 666 patent by making, using, offering for sale, and/or selling within or
importing into the United States, without authority, products embodying the patented design
claimed in the 666 patent.
81.
On information and belief, Defendant Pental has been and currently is infringing
the design claimed in the 666 patent by making, using, offering for sale, and/or selling within or
importing into the United States, without authority, products embodying the patented design
claimed in the 666 patent. Specifically, Pentals Volcano products directly infringe the 666
patent because an ordinary observer, giving such attention as a purchaser usually gives, would be
deceived by the substantial similarity between the designs so as to be induced to purchase
Pentals Volcano products believing them to be the same as the design embodied and claimed
in the 666 patent. Review of Pentals Volcano products demonstrates that the products
literally infringe the 666 patent:
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Photograph Comparing Color Photograph Submitted to the USPTO for U.S. Design
Patent No. D712,666 (left) to Physical Sample of Accused Pental Volcano Product
(right)
82.
On information and belief, with knowledge of the 666 patent, Defendant Pental
has actively induced and continues to induce direct infringement of the 666 patent by others by,
among other things, providing third parties, such as distributors and dealers, with the Accused
Products.
83.
On information and belief, with knowledge of the 666 patent, Defendant Pental
has contributed and continues to contribute to the others infringement of the 666 patent by,
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among other things, providing third parties, such as distributors and dealers, with the Accused
Products.
84.
Cambria has suffered and will continue to suffer damage due to Defendant
Pentals infringement of the 666 patent. Thus, under 35 U.S.C. 289, Cambria is entitled to
recover damages adequate to compensate for such infringement, including a recovery of
Defendant Pentals total profits derived from its unlawful conduct alleged herein or lost profits,
but in no event less than a reasonable royalty for infringing the 666 patent, together with interest
and costs fixed by this Court.
85.
infringement of the 666 patent or, at the very least, a reckless disregard for Cambrias patent
rights. Defendant Pentals continued infringement following notice of the 666 patent claims
qualifies as willful, and Cambria is entitled to treble damages, attorneys fees, and costs incurred
in this action, along with prejudgment interest under 35 U.S.C. 284, 285.
86.
further infringing the 666 patent. Defendant Pentals infringement of the 666 patent has caused
and will continue to cause irreparable harm to Cambria that will continue unless and until it is
enjoined by this Court.
EXCEPTIONAL CASE
87.
and Pental.
PRAYER FOR RELIEF
88.
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a.
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l.
meaning of 35 U.S.C. 285, and an award to Cambria of its reasonable attorneys fees,
expenses, and costs incurred in this action;
q.
Dorado, and Pental and their officers, directors, agents, servants, affiliates, employees, divisions,
branches, subsidiaries, parents, and all others acting in active concert or participation with them,
from infringing, inducing the infringement of, or contributing to the infringement of the Asserted
Patents;
r.
and Pental to pay to Cambria the extent of Defendants total profit and revenue realized and
derived from their infringement of the Assert Patents, and actual damages in an amount not less
than a reasonable royalty for Defendants infringement;
s.
An award of enhanced damages not less than three times the damages
assessed for Defendants infringement of the Asserted Patents, in accordance with 35 U.S.C.
284; and
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t.
Any and all relief as this Court deems proper and just.
DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL
89.
OF COUNSEL:
Ahmed J. Davis (Pro Hac Vice pending)
FISH & RICHARDSON P.C.
1425 K Street, NW, 11th Floor
Washington, DC 20005
Telephone: (202) 783-5070
Facsimile: (202) 783-2331
[email protected]
John S. Goetz (Pro Hac Vice pending)
Vivian Cheng (Pro Hac Vice pending)
FISH & RICHARDSON P.C.
601 Lexington Avenue, 52nd Floor
New York, NY 10022
Telephone: (212)-765-5070
[email protected]
[email protected]
Attorneys for Cambria Company LLC
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(71)
US D737,058 S
** Aug. 25, 2015
(73)
Assignee:
(**)
Term:
14 Years
(21)
(22)
Filed:
(51)
(52)
U.S. CI.
1,344,570
D67,245
1,596,482
D90,466
2,028,948
Dl13,909
D162,280
2,565,491
2,693,658
3,021,247
3,515,619
D232,595
3,864,193
D234,646
4,248,652
4,342,805
5,023,130
A
S
A
S
A
S
S
A
A
A
A
S
A
S
A
A
A
6/1920
5/t925
8/1926
8/1933
1/1936
*
* 3/1939
3/1951
*
8/1951
* 11/1954
2/1962
*
6/1970
8/1974
2/1975
*
3/1975
*
2/1981
8/1982
6/1991
Warren
Ulmer
Ewea
Willheim
Pohlmann ..................... 428/203
Horowitz ......................... D5/37
Barash
Francis, Jr ..................... 428/152
Nobis ........................... 118/120
Stephens ....................... 156/222
Bamette
Willard
Friersonetal ................ 428/133
Nugent ............................ D5/62
Civardi et al.
McCartney
Simpson et al.
(Continued)
Sep. 12, 2014
OTHER PUBLICATIONS
Cambria 2010 Collection, 2010, 44 pages.
(Continued)
CLAIM
(57)
The ornamental design for a portion of a slab, as shown and
described.
DESCRIPTION
The file of this patent contains at least one drawing]photograph executed in color. Copies of this patent with color
dmwing(s)/photograph(s) will be provided by the Office upon
request and payment of the necessary fee.
The sole FIGURE is a top plan view of a portion of a slab
showing our new design.
The portion of a slab is fiat.
1 Claim, 1 Drawing Sheet
(1 of I Drawing Sheet(s) Filed in Color)
US D737,058 S
Page 2
(56)
References Cited
U.S. PATENT DOCUMENTS
5,354,596
D370,350
5,556,671
5,927,034
D453,629
A
S
A
A *
S
10/1994
6/1996
9/1996
7/1999
2/2002
1/2004
DI~84,707 S
1/2005
01,091 S
6,933,023 B2 *
8/2005
6,946,508 B2* 9/2005
D525,434 S
7/2006
D557,902 S
12/2007
D560,915 S
2/2008
D572,845 S * 7/2008
7,645,405 B2*
1/2010
D615,762 S
5/2010
D631,670 S
2/2011
3/2012
D655,094 S
D656,323 S
3/2012
7/2012
D663,959 S
Chewetal.
Spadaclni
Miuraetal.
Cole ............................... 52/391
Kxaker
Kxaker
McGahee
Clausen et al .................. 428/17
Yuiatwaetal ................ 524/401
Mangrum
Parrish
Cryeetal.
Paxketal ..................... D25/151
Suit ............................... 264/140
Kimmel
Jackson
Key
Jeronimo
Brookrnan
D670,085
D676,979
D679,099
D685,999
D693,583
D697,319
D700,440
D705,455
D705,956
D712,667
D712,668
D724,055
2002/0016399
2004/0209009
2008/0113124
2013/0137810
2013/0168607
S
11/2012 Brookman et al.
S
2/2013 Canales et al.
S
4/2013 Johnson et al.
S
7/2013 Johnson et al.
11/2013 Georgevitch
S
S
1/2014 Brookrnan et al.
S
3/2014 Johnston
S *
5/2014 Choietal .................... D25/151
S *
5/2014 Choietal .................... D25/151
S
9/2014 Grzeskowiaketal.
S *
9/2014 Grzeskowiaketal ........... D5/44
S *
3/2015 Tice ............................. D14/216
AI*
2/2002 Mazur ........................... 524/425
A1
10/2004 Opsommer et al.
AI*
5/2008 Parketal ........................ 428/15
AI*
5/2013 Shin .............................. 524/437
AI*
7/2013 Leeetal .................. 252/301.36
OTHER PUBLICATIONS
U.S. Patent
US D737,058 S
PTO-1683
(Rev. 7-96)
PORTION OF A SLAB
-
~ -
5,354,596 A
5,556,671
D525,434
A
S
10/1994
9/1996
Chew et al.
442/408
428/152
..
n 428/15
2/2002 Kraker
1/2004 Kraker
*
7/2006
Mangrum
McGahee
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
D5/36
Exce151or, MN (U S)
(73) Assignee:
Sep. 2, 2014
5,023,130 A *
D484,707 S
Summer Lane
.
Kath,
Eden -
4*
4,342,805 A *
D453,629 s
(72)
US D712,161 S
(Continued)
OTHER PUBLICATIONS
Cambria Color ParysTM The Jewel CollectionTM Sample Book, Ver
(**)
Term
14 Years
Filed:
(51)
(Continued)
.............................................. .. 05 _ 06
(58)
(57)
........................................................... ..
described
CLAIM
D5/44
USPC .......... .. D5/4, 6, 8, 11, 16, 19, 43, 44, 46, 47,
(56)
74
4286426; 442/408
'
DESCRIPTION
The ?le of this patent contains at least one drawing/photo
graph executed in color. Copies of this patent With color
1,344,570 A *
6/1920
D67,245 S *
1,596,482 A *
5/1925 Ulmer
8/1926 Ewen
D5/62
264/74
D90,466 S
8/1933 Willheim .
D162,280 S
3/1951
Barash ..
D5/62
. D5/62
3,515,619 A *
6/1970 Barnette
D232,595
8/1974
Willard
4,248,652 A *
2/1981
428/15
.... ... .
. . . ..
D5/53
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References Cited
D685,999 s
US PATENT DOCUMENTS
115-60915 S
2/2008
13615,762 s *
5/2010 Kimmel
13631,670 s
13655,094 s
2/2011
3/2012
*
*
13700,440 s *
2004/0209009 A1*
13656323 S *
3/2012 JefOIlimO ~
D5/62
7/2012 Brookman
135/62
3/2014
10/2004
135/62
135/62
135/62
13663,959 s
135/62
13676,979 s
2/2013
Canales et a1. ..
D679,099 s
4/2013
D25/138
OTHER PUBLICATIONS
* cued by exammer
U S. Patent
Sep. 2, 2014
US D712,161 S
CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION
PATENT No.
:D712,161S
APPLICATION NO.
: 29/442519
DATED
INVENTOR(S)
: September 2, 2014
: Jon Louis Grzeskowiak, II et a1.
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It is certified that error appears in the above-identi?ed patent and that said Letters Patent is hereby corrected as shown below:
Column 1, line 1 (inventors), please delete Grzekowiak and insert --Grzeskowiak--, therefor.
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By Authority of the
Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property
and Director of the United S~(fl~P~f,~t and Tra~iernark Office
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PORTION OF A SLAB
(71)
4,342,805
5,023,130
5,354,596
D370,350
5,556,671
D453,629
D484,707
D501,091
D525,434
D557,902
D560,915
D615,762
D631,670
D655,094
D656,323
D663,959
MN (US)
(72)
(73)
Assignee:
(**)
Term:
14 Years
(21)
US
**
D712,670 S
Sep. 9, 2014
*
8/1982 McCartney ................... 428/151
* 6/1991 Simpson et al ............... 442/408
* 10/1994 Chewetal .................... 428/152
6/1996 Spadacini ........................ D5/32
*
*
9/1996 Miura et al ..................... 428/15
2/2002 Kraker
1/2004 Kraker
*
1/2005 McGahee ........................ D5/62
*
7/2006 Mangrum ........................ D5/36
* 12/2007 Parrish ............................. D5/26
* 2/2008 Clyeetal ........................ D5/62
*
5/2010 Kimmel ........................... D5/62
*
2/2011 Jackson ........................... D5/99
*
3/2012 Key ................................. D5/32
*
3/2012 Jeronimo ......................... D5/62
*
7/2012 Brookman ....................... D5/62
(Continued)
OTHER PUBLICATIONS
(22)
Filed:
(51)
(52)
(58)
(56)
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A
S
S
A
S
A
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*
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*
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6/1920
5/1925
8/1926
8/1933
3/1951
6/1970
8/1974
2/1981
Cambria Color ParysTM The Jewel CollectionTM Sample Book, Version 11A-0324, printed Apr. 21, 2011, 22 pages.
(Continued)
Primary Examiner -- Karen S Acker
(74) Attorney, Agent, or Firm -- Fish & Richardson P.C.
(57)
CLAIM
US D712,670 S
Page 2
References Cited
(56)
S
S
S
S
S
S
Cambria WaterstoneTM CollectionTM Sample Book, Version llA0818, printed Sep. 26, 2011, 23 pages.
* cited by examiner
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U.S. Patent
Sep. 9, 2014
US D712,670 S
PTO- 1683
(Rev. 7-96)