Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
v.
OJCOMMERCE, LLC,
Defendant.
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COMPLAINT
Plaintiff Static Media LLC (“Static Media”) files this Complaint against Defendant
United States Patent No. D771,400, entitled “STADIUM SEAT” issued on November 15, 2016
(the “‘D400 Patent”). The ‘D400 Patent discloses an ornamental design for a stadium seat shown
in the accompanying figures of that patent. OJCommerce distributes, sells, offers for sale, markets
and advertises stadium seats which infringe the ornamental design and features claimed in the
‘D400 Patent.
2. Static Media is a Georgia limited liability corporation with its principal place of
business located at 885 Woodstock Road, Suite 430-383, Roswell, Georgia, 30075.
business located at 11651 Interchange Circle South, Miramar, Florida 33025. OJCommerce may
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be served with process by serving its Registered Agent, Jacob Weiss, 11651 Interchange Circle
5. This Court has subject-matter jurisdiction in this action under 28 U.S.C. §§ 1331
and 1338(a) because this action is for patent infringement arising under the patent laws of the
Florida limited liability company with and its principal place of business in this District and
pursuant to Florida Statutes § 48.193 because it (i) operates, conducts, engages in or carries on a
business or business venture in this state and/or has an office or agency in this state; (ii) committed
a tortious act within this state; and (iii) is engaged in substantial and not isolated activity within
this state.
PATENT IN SUIT
8. The ‘D400 Patent was duly and validly issued to the inventor and applicant
Anthony Joseph DoVale (“Mr. DoVale”) on November 15, 2016. A true and correct copy of the
9. Static Media owns all right, title and interest in the ‘D400 Patent pursuant to the
terms of an assignment from Mr. DoVale to Static Media dated September 10, 2017.
10. Static Media distributes, sells, offers for sale, markets and advertises certain
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11. OJCommerce distributes, sells, offers for sale, markets and advertises certain
stadium seats which infringe the ornamental design and features claimed in the ‘D400 Patent,
including OJCommerce’s Naomi Home Bench Riders Stadium Folding Seat1 and its Grandstand
Comfort Seats by Flash with Ultra-Padded Seat2 (collectively, the “Accused Products”) in the
United States. OJCommerce sells the Accused Produces on its own website and on other third-
party seller websites, including, but not limited to, Amazon,3 Walmart,4 and eBay.5
12. To the eye of an ordinary observer, the ornamental designs and features of each of
the Accused Products are substantially the same as those claimed in the ‘D400 Patent as a whole.
13. OJCommerce has applied the patented design claimed in the ‘D400 Patent, or a
colorable imitation thereof, to the articles of manufacture constituting the Accused Products for
the purpose of sale, and OJCommerce has sold and exposed for sale each of the Accused Products.
14. OJCommerce has never been granted any authorization, assignment or license from
Static Media related to the ‘D400 Patent, and OJCommerce’s distribution, sale, offer for sale,
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https://www.ojcommerce.com/naomi-home-bench-riders-stadium-folding-seat-58011B (last
visited Jan. 29, 2019);
2
https://www.ojcommerce.com/flash-furniture-grandstand-comfort-seats-by-flash-ultra-padded-
seat-in-navy-blue-xu-sta-navy-gg (last visited Jan 29, 2019);
https://www.ojcommerce.com/search?k=Grandstand%20Comfort%20Seats%20by%20Flash%20
with%20Ultra-Padded%20Seat (last visited Jan. 29, 2019).
3
https://www.amazon.com/Flash-Furniture-Grandstand-Comfort-Ultra-Padded/dp/B01DF0467O
(last visited Jan. 29, 2019).
4
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Naomi-Home-Bench-Riders-Stadium-Folding-Seat-Color-Red-
Size-Standard/340379341 (last visited Jan. 29, 2019).
5
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Naomi-Home-Bench-Riders-Stadium-Folding-Seat-Purple-Grande-
/132878222527 (last visited Jan. 29, 2019); https://www.ebay.com/p/Flash-Furniture-
Grandstand-Comfort-Seats-by-With-Ultra-padded-Seat-in-Black/1363818275 (last visited Jan.
29, 2019).
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marketing and advertisement of the Accused Products has been conducted without Static Media’s
permission or authorization.
15. On October 9, 2018, Static Media first notified OJCommerce of its infringement of
the ‘D400 Patent. A true and correct copy of Static Media’s October 9, 2018 written
16. Despite its prior knowledge of the ‘D400 Patent and the Accused Products,
including as set forth in the October 9, 2018 correspondence from Static Media, OJCommerce has
continued to infringe the ‘D400 Patent through its distribution, sale, offer for sale, marketing and
17. As of the date of this Complaint, OJCommerce continues to infringe the ‘D400
Patent through its distribution, sale, offer for sale, marketing and advertisement of the Accused
Products.
18. Static Media incorporates by reference, as if fully restated herein, the allegations
19. OJCommerce has infringed and continues to infringe the ornamental design and
features claimed in the ‘D400 Patent by distributing, selling, offering for sale, marketing and
20. OJCommerce has profited and continues to profit from its infringement of the
‘D400 Patent.
21. Static Media has suffered and continues to suffer monetary damages as a direct and
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22. Static Media has suffered and continues to suffer irreparable harm from
OJCommerce’s infringement of the ‘D400 Patent for which it lacks an adequate remedy at law,
and Static Media is entitled to permanent injunctive relief enjoining OJCommerce’s infringing
conduct.
23. OJCommerce’s infringement of the ‘D400 Patent has been and continues to be
c. A judgment that OJCommerce has infringed the ornamental design and features
assigns and all others acting in concert with them from further infringement of the ‘D400 Patent;
sufficient to compensate Static Media for OJCommerce’s infringement of the ‘D400 Patent, but in
no event less than OJCommerce’s profit from such infringement and/or a reasonable royalty for
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h. An award to Static Media of the reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs incurred by it
in this matter;
j. Such other relief to Plaintiff as the Court deems just and proper.
Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 38(b), Static Media hereby demands a jury trial on all issues so
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(12) United States Design Patent (10) Patent No.: US D771,400 S
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U.S. PATENT DOCUMENTS FIG. 1 is a front left perspective view of one aspect of a
stadium seat;
D121,266 S * 7/1940 Archer 297/250.1 FIG. 2 is a front right perspective view of the stadium seat
2,792,875 A 5/1957 Pirrone of FIG. 1;
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FIG. 3 is a front elevational view of the stadium seat of FIG.
3,066,980 A 12/1962 Clute 1;
3,560,047 A * 2/1971 Davis A47C 7/62 FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view of the stadium seat of
297/188.01 FIG. 1;
3,994,529 A 11/1976 Lippert FIG. 5 is a read elevational view of the stadium seat of FIG.
D252,658 S * 8/1979 Kressin D6/368
4,190,918 A 3/1980 Harvell 1;
4,541,666 A 9/1985 Vanderminden FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the stadium seat of FIG. 1;
D293,282 S 12/1987 Ashford FIG. 7 is a right side elevational view of the stadium seat of
4,715,652 A 12/1987 Ward FIG. 1; and,
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4,930,838 A 6/1990 Brabant
5,058,949 A 10/1991 Hoffman 1 Claim, 8 Drawing Sheets
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the infringing activities of your company to be a very serious matter and will undertake whatever action
is required to enforce its rights in this matter.
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(b) County of Residence of First Listed Plaintiff Fulton County, Georgia County of Residence of First Listed Defendant Broward
(EXCEPT IN U.S. PLAINTIFF CASES) (IN U.S. PLAINTIFF CASES ONLY)
NOTE: IN LAND CONDEMNATION CASES, USE THE LOCATION OF
THE TRACT OF LAND INVOLVED.
(c) Attorneys (Firm Name, Address, and Telephone Number) Attorneys (If Known)
Susan V. Warner, FisherBroyles LLP, 1221 Brickell Avenue, Suite 900,
Miami, FL 33131, (904) 293 0725
(d) Check County Where Action Arose: MIAMI- DADE MONROE BROWARD PALM BEACH MARTIN ST. LUCIE INDIAN RIVER OKEECHOBEE HIGHLANDS
II. BASIS OF JURISDICTION (Place an “X” in One Box Only) III. CITIZENSHIP OF PRINCIPAL PARTIES (Place an “X” in One Box for Plaintiff)
(For Diversity Cases Only) and One Box for Defendant)
1 U.S. Government 3 Federal Question PTF DEF PTF DEF
Plaintiff (U.S. Government Not a Party) Citizen of This State 1 1 Incorporated or Principal Place 4 4
of Business In This State
2 U.S. Government 4 Diversity Citizen of Another State 2 2 Incorporated and Principal Place 5 5
Defendant (Indicate Citizenship of Parties in Item III) of Business In Another State
VI. RELATED/ (See instructions): a) Re-filed Case YES NO b) Related Cases YES NO
RE-FILED CASE(S) JUDGE: DOCKET NUMBER:
Cite the U.S. Civil Statute under which you are filing and Write a Brief Statement of Cause (Do not cite jurisdictional statutes unless diversity):
VII. CAUSE OF ACTION 35 U.S.C. § 271, infringement of United States Patent No. D771,400
LENGTH OF TRIAL via 7 days estimated (for both sides to try entire case)
VIII. REQUESTED IN CHECK IF THIS IS A CLASS ACTION
DEMAND $ CHECK YES only if demanded in complaint:
COMPLAINT: UNDER F.R.C.P. 23
JURY DEMAND: Yes No
ABOVE INFORMATION IS TRUE & CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE
DATE SIGNATURE OF ATTORNEY OF RECORD
January 29, 2019
VII. Cause of Action. Report the civil statute directly related to the cause of action and give a brief description of the cause. Do not cite jurisdictional
statutes unless diversity. Example: U.S. Civil Statute: 47 USC 553
Brief Description: Unauthorized reception of cable service
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Demand. In this space enter the dollar amount (in thousands of dollars) being demanded or indicate other demand such as a preliminary injunction.
Jury Demand. Check the appropriate box to indicate whether or not a jury is being demanded.
Date and Attorney Signature. Date and sign the civil cover sheet.
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Within 21 days after service of this summons on you (not counting the day you received it) — or 60 days if you
are the United States or a United States agency, or an officer or employee of the United States described in Fed. R. Civ.
P. 12 (a)(2) or (3) — you must serve on the plaintiff an answer to the attached complaint or a motion under Rule 12 of
the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The answer or motion must be served on the plaintiff or plaintiff’s attorney,
whose name and address are:
Susan V. Warner, Esq.
FISHERBROYLES, LLP
1221 Brickell Avenue
Suite 900
Miami, FL 33131
If you fail to respond, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.
You also must file your answer or motion with the court.
CLERK OF COURT
Date:
Signature of Clerk or Deputy Clerk
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PROOF OF SERVICE
(This section should not be filed with the court unless required by Fed. R. Civ. P. 4 (l))
" I left the summons at the individual’s residence or usual place of abode with (name)
, a person of suitable age and discretion who resides there,
on (date) , and mailed a copy to the individual’s last known address; or
My fees are $ for travel and $ for services, for a total of $ 0.00 .
Date:
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Server’s address