Panasonic v. MobileDemand - Complaint

Case 2:16-cv-05552-SDW-LDW Document 1 Filed 09/13/16 Page 1 of 11 PageID: 1
Liza M. Walsh
Christine I. Gannon
WALSH PIZZI OREILLY FALANGA LLP
One Riverfront Plaza
1037 Raymond Blvd., Suite 600
Newark, NJ 07102
Phone: (973) 757-1100
Of Counsel:
Ralph J. Gabric
David Bernard
BRINKS GILSON & LIONE
455 N. Cityfront Plaza Drive, Suite 3600
Chicago, Illinois 60611
Phone: (312) 321-4200
Attorneys for Plaintiff Panasonic Corporation
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEW JERSEY
PANASONIC CORPORATION,
Plaintiff,
v.
Civil Action No. ________

Document Filed Electronically
MOBILEDEMAND, L.C.,
Defendant.
COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT
AND DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL
Plaintiff Panasonic Corporation, by its undersigned attorneys, brings this
action against MobileDemand, L.C., (MobileDemand) and hereby alleges as
follows:
NATURE OF THE ACTION

1.
This is an action for patent infringement arising under the patent laws
of the United States, Title 35, United States Code, arising from MobileDemands
infringement of U.S. Design Patent No. D703,665 (the D665 Patent). A copy of
the D665 Patent is attached as Exhibit A.
THE PARTIES
2.
Plaintiff Panasonic Corporation (Panasonic) is a corporation
organized under the laws of Japan having its principle place of business at 1006,
Oaza Kadoma, Kadoma-shi, Osaka 571-8501, Japan.
3.
Panasonic is a leading designer and manufacturer of electronic
products for consumer, business and industrial purposes, including personal

computers. As a result of its significant investment in research and development,
Panasonic has developed innovative products and cutting edge technologies.
4.
Panasonics innovative products include the Panasonic line of
TOUGHPAD rugged tablet computers, which Panasonic markets and sells in the
United States through its Newark, New Jersey-based wholly owned subsidiary,
Panasonic Corporation of North America (PNA).
5.
Panasonic has protected its innovative products and designs, including
its TOUGHPAD rugged tablet computers, through a broad range of intellectual
property rights, including through design patents issued by the United States Patent
and Trademark Office (USPTO).
6.
On information and belief, Defendant MobileDemand is a limited
liability corporation organized under the laws of the State of Iowa having its
principle place of business at 1501 Boyson Square Drive, Suite 101, Hiawatha,
Iowa 52233.
7.
On information and belief, MobileDemand operates an interactive
website (https://www.ruggedtabletpc.com) through which it promotes and sells

tablet computers, including the xTablet T1500 and the xTablet T8500 computer
products, both of which infringe the D665 Patent. True and correct screen shots
from MobileDemands website for the xTablet T1500 and the xTablet T8500
products as of the time of drafting this complaint are attached as Exhibits B and C,
respectively.
JURISDICTION AND VENUE
8.
This Court has jurisdiction over the subject matter of this action under
28 U.S.C. 1331, 1332, and 1338(a).

9.
This Court has personal jurisdiction over MobileDemand by virtue of,
inter alia, its presence in New Jersey, having, upon information and belief,
conducted business in New Jersey such that it should reasonably anticipate being
haled into court in this judicial district, and having engaged in systematic and
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continuous contacts with the State of New Jersey, including through the purposeful
marketing and sale of the infringing products in this judicial district, and through
the receipt of revenue from the sales and marketing of infringing products in, and
to residents of, this judicial district.
10.
Venue is proper in this judicial district under 28 U.S.C. 1391(b),
(c), and 1400(b).

THE PATENT-IN SUIT
11.
On April 29, 2014, the USPTO duly and legally issued the D665
Patent entitled Portable Computer.

12.
The D665 Patent is valid and enforceable.
13.
Panasonic is the sole assignee and owner of all right, title and interest
in and to the D665 Patent.

INFRINGEMENT OF THE D665 PATENT
14.
Panasonic alleges and incorporates by reference the allegations set
forth in paragraphs 1 to 13.

15.
As shown by the side-by-side comparison below, MobileDemand has
misappropriated Panasonics patented portable computer design in the accused

xTablet T1500 and xTablet T8500 products.
D655 Patent
xTablet T1500
D655 Patent
16.
xTablet T8500
MobileDemands xTablet T1500 and xTablet T8500 products are
deceptively similar and substantially the same as the patented design of the D655
Patent when viewed through the eyes of the ordinary observer and considering the
infringing products as a whole.
17.
MobileDemands use, offer to sell, and/or sale of the xTablet T1500
and the xTablet T8500 products within the United States, or importation of these
products into the United States, during the term of the D665 Patent infringes the
D665 Patent.
18.
MobileDemands use, offer to sell, and/or sale of the xTablet T1500
and the xTablet T8500 products within the United States, or importation into the
United States, is without authorization from Panasonic.
19.
MobileDemands unauthorized use, offer to sell, and/or sale of
products incorporating the patented design of the D655 Patent has caused, and
will continue to cause, Panasonic financial and reputational harm.
20.
Panasonic has no adequate remedy at law.
21.
By letter dated April 28, 2016, Panasonic provided MobileDemand
written notice of its infringement of the D665 Patent.

22.
Despite having notice of its infringement of the D665 Patent,
MobileDemand has infringed, and will continue to infringe unless enjoined, the
D665 Patent.
23.
MobileDemands infringement of the D665 patent has been and
continues to be willful and deliberate.

24.
This case is exceptional, and Panasonic is entitled to an award of
attorneys fees under 35 U.S.C. 285.

25.
In violation of 35 U.S.C. 271, MobileDemand has infringed and
continues to infringe the D665 Patent by using, selling and/offering to sell in the
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United States, and/or importing into the United States one or more of the xTablet
T1500 and xTablet T8500 products identified in this Complaint, which embody the
design covered by the D665 design patent.
PRAYER FOR RELIEF
WHEREFORE, Panasonic prays for relief as follows:
a.
A judgment that MobileDemand has infringed the D665 Patent;
b.
A judgment declaring MobileDemands infringement of the D665
Patent willful and deliberate;

c.
An order and judgment preliminarily and permanently enjoining
MobileDemand, its parent companies, subsidiaries, related companies, and all

persons acting in concert or participation with MobileDemand, or persons acting or
purporting to act on its behalf, including, but not limited to its officers, directors,
partners, owners, agents, representatives, employees, attorneys, successors, and
assigns, and any and all persons acting in concert or privity with them, from
making, using, importing, exporting, distributing, supplying, selling or offering to
sell, or causing to be sold any product falling within the scope of the D665
Patent, or otherwise contributing to or inducing the infringement of the D665
Patent;
d.
A judgment awarding Panasonic all damages adequate to compensate
for MobileDemands infringement of the D665 Patent, including all pre-judgment

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and post-judgment interest at the maximum rate permitted by law, as well as its
costs and disbursements;
e.
A judgment awarding Panasonic all damages, including treble
damages, based on any infringement found to be willful, pursuant to 35 U.S.C.

284, together with prejudgment interest;
f.
A judgment ordering an accounting and awarding Panasonic
MobileDemands total profits from the infringement of the D665 Patent, as

provided in 35 U.S.C. 289;
g.
A judgment awarding Panasonic its costs in this action together with
reasonable attorneys fees as provided in 35 U.S.C. 285;

h.
A judgment ordering the recall and destruction of all materials within
the control of MobileDemand, its parent companies, subsidiaries, or related

companies, and their agents or distributors, that in any way infringe upon the
D665 Patent; and
i.
Such other and further relief against MobileDemand in favor of
Panasonic that this court deems just, equitable and proper.

DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL
Pursuant to Rule 38(b) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Panasonic
hereby demands trial by jury on all issues raised by the Complaint.
Date: September 13, 2016

s/ Liza M. Walsh
Liza M. Walsh
Christine I. Gannon
Newark, NJ 07102
Phone: (973) 757-1100
Of Counsel:
Ralph J. Gabric
David Bernard
455 North Cityfront Plaza Drive, Suite 3600
Phone: (312) 321-4200
RULE 11.2 CERTIFICATION

I hereby certify that, to the best of my knowledge, the matter in controversy
is not the subject of any other pending or anticipated litigation in any court or
arbitration proceeding. In addition, I recognize a continuing obligation during the
course of this litigation to file and to serve on all other parties and with the Court
an amended certification if there is a change in the facts stated in this original
certification.
Dated: September 13, 2016

s/ Liza M. Walsh
Liza M. Walsh
Christine I. Gannon
Newark, New Jersey 07102
Phone: (973) 757-1100
Of Counsel:
Ralph J. Gabric
David Bernard
Phone: (312) 321-4200
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RULE 201.1 CERTIFICATION

I hereby certify that the above-captioned matter is not subject to compulsory
arbitration in that the Plaintiff seeks, inter alia, injunctive relief.
Dated: September 13, 2016

s/ Liza M. Walsh
Liza M. Walsh
Christine I. Gannon
Newark, New Jersey 07102
Phone: (973) 757-1100
Of Counsel:
Ralph J. Gabric
David Bernard
Phone: (312) 321-4200
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EXHIBIT A
EXHIBIT B
xTablet T1500 Industrial Tablet
https://www.ruggedtabletpc.com/products/xtablet-t1500
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EXHIBIT C
xTablet T8500 Business Tablet

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Case 2:16-cv-05552-SDW-LDW Document 1 Filed 09/13/16 Page 1 of 11 PageID: 1

Civil Action No. ________

Case 2:16-cv-05552-SDW-LDW Document 1 Filed 09/13/16 Page 2 of 11 PageID: 2

NATURE OF THE ACTION

Plaintiff Panasonic Corporation (Panasonic) is a corporation

Panasonic is a leading designer and manufacturer of electronic

products for consumer, business and industrial purposes, including personal

Panasonics innovative products include the Panasonic line of

Panasonic has protected its innovative products and designs, including

its TOUGHPAD rugged tablet computers, through a broad range of intellectual

Case 2:16-cv-05552-SDW-LDW Document 1 Filed 09/13/16 Page 3 of 11 PageID: 3

On information and belief, Defendant MobileDemand is a limited

On information and belief, MobileDemand operates an interactive

website (https://www.ruggedtabletpc.com) through which it promotes and sells

28 U.S.C. 1331, 1332, and 1338(a).

This Court has personal jurisdiction over MobileDemand by virtue of,

Case 2:16-cv-05552-SDW-LDW Document 1 Filed 09/13/16 Page 4 of 11 PageID: 4

Venue is proper in this judicial district under 28 U.S.C. 1391(b),

(c), and 1400(b).

Patent entitled Portable Computer.

The D665 Patent is valid and enforceable.

in and to the D665 Patent.

Panasonic alleges and incorporates by reference the allegations set

forth in paragraphs 1 to 13.

As shown by the side-by-side comparison below, MobileDemand has

misappropriated Panasonics patented portable computer design in the accused

Case 2:16-cv-05552-SDW-LDW Document 1 Filed 09/13/16 Page 5 of 11 PageID: 5

MobileDemands xTablet T1500 and xTablet T8500 products are

MobileDemands use, offer to sell, and/or sale of the xTablet T1500

Case 2:16-cv-05552-SDW-LDW Document 1 Filed 09/13/16 Page 6 of 11 PageID: 6

MobileDemands use, offer to sell, and/or sale of the xTablet T1500

MobileDemands unauthorized use, offer to sell, and/or sale of

Panasonic has no adequate remedy at law.

By letter dated April 28, 2016, Panasonic provided MobileDemand

written notice of its infringement of the D665 Patent.

Despite having notice of its infringement of the D665 Patent,

MobileDemands infringement of the D665 patent has been and

continues to be willful and deliberate.

This case is exceptional, and Panasonic is entitled to an award of

attorneys fees under 35 U.S.C. 285.

In violation of 35 U.S.C. 271, MobileDemand has infringed and

Case 2:16-cv-05552-SDW-LDW Document 1 Filed 09/13/16 Page 7 of 11 PageID: 7

A judgment that MobileDemand has infringed the D665 Patent;

A judgment declaring MobileDemands infringement of the D665

Patent willful and deliberate;

An order and judgment preliminarily and permanently enjoining

MobileDemand, its parent companies, subsidiaries, related companies, and all

A judgment awarding Panasonic all damages adequate to compensate

for MobileDemands infringement of the D665 Patent, including all pre-judgment

Case 2:16-cv-05552-SDW-LDW Document 1 Filed 09/13/16 Page 8 of 11 PageID: 8

A judgment awarding Panasonic all damages, including treble

damages, based on any infringement found to be willful, pursuant to 35 U.S.C.

A judgment ordering an accounting and awarding Panasonic

MobileDemands total profits from the infringement of the D665 Patent, as

A judgment awarding Panasonic its costs in this action together with

reasonable attorneys fees as provided in 35 U.S.C. 285;

A judgment ordering the recall and destruction of all materials within

the control of MobileDemand, its parent companies, subsidiaries, or related

Such other and further relief against MobileDemand in favor of

Panasonic that this court deems just, equitable and proper.

Case 2:16-cv-05552-SDW-LDW Document 1 Filed 09/13/16 Page 9 of 11 PageID: 9

Date: September 13, 2016

WALSH PIZZI OREILLY FALANGA LLP

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