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ONFORMLevi W. Heath (SBN 220854)levi.heath@btlaw.coraJadeF. Jurdi (SBN. 273401)jade.jurdi@btlaw.comBARNES THORNBURG LLP2029 Century Park East, Suite 300Los Angeles, California 90067Telephone: (310)284-3880Facsimile: (310)284-3894Attorneys for PlaintiffPRICE PFISTER, INC.
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CffllRAl DISTRICT Or Ul IFUIWAE
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURTCENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
PRICE PFISTER, INC.,Plaintiff,
v.MASCO CORPORATION OFINDIANA, d/b/a DELTA FAUCETCOMPANY,
Defendant.
Case No S fityCOMPL INT FOR P TENTINFRINGEMENT
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Plaintiff Price Pfister, Inc. ( Pfister ), for its Complaint against MASCOCorporation of Indiana, d/b/a Delta Faucet Company ( Delta ), alleges as follow
NATURE OF THE ACTION
This is an action for patent infringement of United States Patent No.7,490,619 (the '619 Patent ) under the Patent Laws of the United States, 35 U.S1, et seq. and seeking damages, injunctive relief, and other relief under 35 U.S
281, et seq.PARTIES
1. Pfister is a corporation organized and existing under the laws of thestate of Delaware with its principal place of business in Lake Forest, California.Pfister is a leading manufacturer of high-quality kitchen and bathroom faucets, tuand shower fixtures, and bathroom accessories.
2. On information and belief, Delta is a corporation organized andexisting under the laws of the state of Indiana with its principal place of businessIndianapolis, Indiana. Upon further information and belief, Delta is engaged in thbusiness of designing and manufacturing faucets and related kitchen and bathaccessories.
JURISDICTION AND VENUE3. This is a complaint for patent infringement under 35 U.S.C. 271.
This Court has subject matter jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1331 and1338(a).
4. Delta is subject to personal jurisdiction in this District. Uponinformation and belief, Delta transacts business in California and has continuousand systematic contacts with California, including intentionally directing itsproducts for sale into the state of California, maintaining distributor relationshipsthe state of California for the sale of its products, and registering to do business inthe state of California. Upon further information and belief, Delta also, either by
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itself or through distributors, offers to sell and sells infringing products in thisDistrict, including, in particular, faucets that infringe the '619 Patent.
5. Venue is proper in this judicial district pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1391(b) and (c), and 1400(b), as Delta is subject to personal jurisdiction in thisjudicial district and has committed acts of infringement in this judicial district.
PATENT-IN-SUIT6. On February 17, 2009, the United States Patent and Trademark Offi
duly and legally issued the '619 Patent titled Faucet Assembly Having a HandleSubassembly. A true and correct copy of the '619 Patent is attached hereto asExhibit A.
7. Pfister is the assignee of all rights, title, and interest in and to the '61Patent.
DEFENDANT S INFRINGING ACTIVITIES8. Upon information and belief, Delta has acted and is acting to
manufacture, import, ship, distribute, offer for sale, sell, and/or advertise a line ofcenterset faucets as part of its Olmsted bath suite. True and correct copies ofpromotional materials for the Olmsted Two Handle Centerset Lavatory Faucet arattached hereto as Exhibit B.
9. Delta maintains a website at www.deltafaucet.com.The Delta websprovides contact information and resources for obtaining information about Deltaproducts. The Delta website also features an online product catalog andinformation regarding the technical specifications, assembly instructions, price, aavailability of Delta products, including the Olmsted Two Handle CentersetLavatory Faucet.
10. Upon information and belief, the Olmsted Two Handle CentersetLavatory Faucet, or the assembly of the same, infringes at least one claim of the'619 Patent.
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COUNT I: INFRINGEMENT OF THE 619 PATENT11. Pfister incorporates the allegations contained in the above paragraph
as though fully set forth herein.12. Delta has been and now is directly infringing the '619 Patent, either
literally or under the doctrine of equivalents, by making, using, selling, and/oroffering for sale products, including, at least, the Olmsted Two Handle CentersetLavatory Faucet, in the United States, in violation of 35 U.S.C. 271(a).
13. By using, offering to sell, selling, and/or importing faucets, includingat least, the Olmsted Two Handle Centerset Lavatory Faucet, manufactured usingmethod of assembly claimed by the '619 Patent, Delta has been and now isinfringing, either literally or under the doctrine of equivalents, the '619 Patentunder 35 U.S.C. 271(g).
14. Upon information and belief, Delta's infringement is willful, as Deltis and has been aware, through actual knowledge or willful blindness, that theinfringing products would practice one or more claims of the '619 Patent.
15. Upon information and belief, Delta will continue to infringe the '619Patent unless and until Delta is enjoined by this Court.
16. Delta's acts of infringement have caused and will continue to causedamage to Pfister, and Pfister is entitled to recover from Delta the damagessustained by Pfister and any additional remedy in an amount to be determined attrial.
17. Delta's acts of infringement will continue to cause Pfister irreparableharm in the future unless and until Delta is enjoined from infringing the '619Patent.
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PRAYER FOR RELIEFWHEREFORE, Pfister respectfully requests this Court:A. Enter judgment that Delta has directly infringed the '619 Patent
violation of 35 U.S.C. 271(a);B. Enter judgment that Delta has infringed the '619 Patent in violation
C. Permanently enjoin Delta, and its respective officers, agents, servanemployees, attorneys, and all persons in active concert or participation with anythe foregoing, from infringing the '619 Patent in violation of 35 U.S.C. 271;
D. Permanently enjoin the sale of faucets created using the patentmethods of the '619 Patent;
E. Award Pfister its damages in an amount sufficient to compensaPfister for Delta's infringement of the '619 Patent, together with pre-judgment anpost-judgment interest and costs, pursuant to 35 U.S.C. 284;
F. Declare this case to be exceptional under 35 U.S.C. 285 and awaPfister its attorneys' fees, expenses, and costs incurred in this action; and
G. Award Pfister such other and further relief as this Court deems just aproper.
Dated: November 20, 2013 BARNES THORNBURG LLP
35 U.S.C. 271(g);
Levi W HeathAttorneys for PlaintiffPRICE PFISTER, INC.
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DEMAND FOR JURY TRIALPursuant to Rule 38(b) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Pfister
respectfully requests a trial by jury of any and all issues on which a trial by jury isavailable under applicable law.Dated: November 20, 2013 BARNES THORNBURG LLP
Levi W HeathAttorneys for PlaintiffPRICE PFISTER, INC.
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Exhibit A
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Exhibit B
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OLMSTEDTwo Handle Centerset Lavatory Faucet
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Model #: 25717LF-RB
Finish Shown: Venetian Bronze
List Price asShown (US $): $205.20
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Product Features and Benefits
Featured Smart Features:
A geometric style with a touch of traditional flare tomatch any bathroom decor
Two handle lever design for ease of control
Features water efficient cache aerator that conserveswater without compromising the experience
Pop-up drain assembly included
Lifetime Faucet and Finish Warranty
ADA Compliant WaterSense Labeled Product
Legislation Compliant Water-Efficient Product meeting CALGreen standards
This product meets EPAcriteria for WaterSense
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SUPPORT INFORMATION:
Number of Handles: 2
Installation Type: Centerset
Aerator Type: Cache
Valve Type: Washerless stem cartridge
Flow Rate: 1.5 gpm @ 60 psi, 5.7 L/min @ 414 kPa
Spout Length: 4-7/8
Spout Total Height: 6-5/8
Spout Height Deck toAerator:
4-1/16
Drain type: Plastic pop-up
3-hole 4 installation
Installing a Bathroom Faucet Video
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General Faucet Installation Instructions
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INSTALLATION INFORMATION
TROUBLESHOOTING RESOURCES
Coordinating Items
LAVATORY
Olmsted Two Handle
Widespread Lavatory
Faucet 35717-RB-DST
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OLMSTEDTwo Handle Centerset Lavatory Faucet
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Model #: 25717LF-SS
Finish Shown: Stainless
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Featured Smart Features:
A geometric style with a touch of traditional flare tomatch any bathroom decor
Two handle lever design for ease of control
Features water efficient cache aerator that conserveswater without compromising the experience
Pop-up drain assembly included
Lifetime Faucet and Finish Warranty
ADA Compliant WaterSense Labeled Product
Brilliance Finish Legislation Compliant
Water-Efficient Product meeting CALGreen standards
This product meets EPAcriteria for WaterSense
Page1 of25717LF-SS Olmsted Two Handle Centerset Lavatory Faucet : Bath Products : Delta Faucet
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Product Support, Repair Parts & Tech Specs
Installation Instructions / Owner's Manual
View Download / Print
Technical Specifications
View Download / Print
SUPPORT INFORMATION:
Number of Handles: 2
Installation Type: Centerset
Aerator Type: Cache
Valve Type: Washerless stem cartridge
Flow Rate: 1.5 gpm @ 60 psi, 5.7 L/min @ 414 kPa
Spout Length: 4-7/8
Spout Total Height: 6-5/8
Spout Height Deck toAerator:
4-1/16
Drain type: Plastic pop-up
3-hole 4 installation
Installing a Bathroom Faucet Video
Uninstalling a Bathroom Faucet Video
Troubleshoot Your Faucet
Frequently Asked Questions
General Faucet Installation Instructions
View warranty information
Register your product online
INSTALLATION INFORMATION
TROUBLESHOOTING RESOURCES
Coordinating Items
LAVATORY
Olmsted Two Handle
Widespread Lavatory
Faucet 35717-SS-DST
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURTCENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT TO UNITED ST TES JUDGES
This case has been assigned to District Judge Josephine L. Staton and the assignedMagistrate Judge is Arthur Nakazato
The case number on all documents filed with the Court should read as follows:
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Pursuant to General Order 05-07 of the United States District Court for the Central District ofCalifornia, the Magistrate Judge has been designated to hear discovery related motions.
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Price Pfister, Inc.DEFENDANTS (Check Bex Wjoa are representing yourself | ]MASCO Corporation of Indiana, d/b/a Delta Faucet Company
Attorneys (Firm Name, Address and Telephone Number. If yourepresenting yourself, provide same information.)
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