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Nature of Suit Code: 840
Nature of Suit: Trademark
Cause of Action: 15:1125 Trademark Infringement (Lanham Act)

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DANIEL R. PRICE (73821) 

LAW OFFICES OF DANIEL PRICE 

260 Sheridan Avenue, Suite 450 

Palo Alto, CA 94306-2099 

Telephone: (650) 321-1440 

Facsimile: (650) 321.4746 

Floyd A. Mandell (pro hac vice) 

Julie P. Setren (pro hac vice) 

William J. Dorsey (pro hac vice) 

KATTEN MUCHIN ROSENMAN LLP 

525 West Monroe Street, Suite 1900 

Chicago, IL 60661-3693 

Telephone: (312) 902-5200 

Facsimile: (312) 902-1061 

Attorneys for Plaintiffs

THERMA-TRU CORP. and TT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT 

NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 

THERMA-TRU CORP. and TT 

TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Plaintiffs, 

vs. 

PACIFIC MILLWORKS, and WILLIAM 

ANDERS, 

Defendants. 

Case No. C06 07852JW

CONSENT PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION 

WHEREAS, PLAINTIFFS and PMI have agreed that a preliminary injunction may be

entered against PMI without admission of liability, but to avoid the expense of resolving a 

contested motion for preliminary injunction, which Plaintiffs have indicated that they intend to file 

and Defendants would oppose; 

WHEREAS, for purposes of this Consent Preliminary Injunction, the term “PLAINTIFFS” 

shall mean and refer to, individually and collectively, the Plaintiffs Therma-Tru Corp. and TT

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Technologies, Inc., their parents, subsidiaries, divisions, and affiliates, and their employees, 

officers, directors, agents, consultants, salespersons and contractors; 

WHEREAS, for purposes of this Consent Preliminary Injunction, the term “PMI” shall 

mean and refer to, individually and collectively, the Defendant Pacific Millwork, Inc., its parents,

subsidiaries, divisions, and affiliates, and its employees, officers, directors, agents, consultants, 

and contractors; 

WHEREAS, for purposes of this Consent Preliminary Injunction, the term “ANDERS” 

shall mean and refer to the Defendant Bill Anders; 

WHEREAS, for purposes of this Consent Preliminary Injunction, the term “THERMATRU MARKS” shall mean and refer to, individually and collectively, the following United States

Trademark and Service Mark Registrations, which Plaintiffs represent and warrant are valid and 

subsisting and are owned by PLAINTIFFS for use in combination with the following goods and 

services: 

US Reg. No. Date Granted Trademark Goods and Services 

894,422 Jul. 14, 1970 THERMA TRU 

and design Metal-faced doors 

1,163,406 Aug. 4, 1981 THERMA TRU Metal-faced doors and door frames 

1,178,807 Nov. 24, 1981 THERMA TRU 

and design Metal-faced doors and door frames 

1,186,393 Jan. 19, 1982 THERMA TRU 

Metal door frames and metal-faced 

insulated doors with weatherstripping 

and/or door plants consisting of decorative 

molding pieces and panels attached to 

doors 

1,186,394 Jan. 19, 1982 THERMA TRU 

Metal door frames and metal-faced 

insulated doors containing door lights 

consisting of panes of glass 

1,186,395 Jan. 19, 1982 THERMA TRU 

and design 

Metal door frames and metal-faced 

insulated doors containing door lights 

consisting of panes of glass 

LAW OFFICES OF 

DAN PRICE

ATTORNEYS AT LAW

PALO ALTO

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US Reg. No. Date Granted Trademark Goods and Services 

1,186,396 Jan. 19, 1982 THERMA TRU 

and design 

Metal door frames and metal-faced 

insulated doors with weatherstripping 

and/or door plants consisting of decorative 

molding pieces and panels attached to 

doors 

1,526,924 Feb. 28, 1989 THERMA TRU 

and design Doors in International Class 19 

1,553,737 Aug. 29, 1989 THERMA TRU Doors in International Class 19 

WHEREAS, PMI represents and warrants that it does not have in its possession, custody, 

or control any labels, stickers, packages, signs, or other material that contain the term “ThermaTru,” or that contain any of Therma-Tru’s logos, or that contain any other terms, marks, or names

confusingly similar to any of the THERMA-TRU MARKS, which are counterfeit, fake, or 

otherwise not originating from or authorized by Therma-Tru; 

WHEREAS, PLAINTIFFS have reasonably relied upon PMI’s representations and 

warranties in the preceding paragraph in entering into this Consent Permanent Injunction; 

WHEREAS, PMI reserves all rights and defenses on behalf of PMI and ANDERS 

regarding challenges to venue and jurisdiction in this Court for all purposes other than this Consent 

Preliminary Injunction; 

WHEREAS, PLAINTIFFS and PMI stipulate to an extension of time for PMI and

ANDERS to file an Answer to the Complaint filed in this action while a possible resolution of this 

action is explored, provided, however, that PMI and ANDERS must file the Answer or an 

appropriate motion within fourteen (14) days after receiving notice from PLAINTIFFS that

PLAINTIFFS believe settlement has reached an impasse. PLAINTIFFS and PMI agree that 

document requests may be immediately served pursuant to Rule 34 of the Federal Rules of Civil 

Procedure to enable PLAINTIFFS and PMI to work toward resolution of this case; 

LAW OFFICES OF 

DAN PRICE

ATTORNEYS AT LAW

PALO ALTO

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WHEREAS, for purposes of this Consent Preliminary Injunction, PLAINTIFFS and PMI 

make no admission of liability, entering into this Consent Preliminary Injunction in order to 

provide protection to PLAINTIFFS and PMI while PLAINTIFFS and PMI explore a possible 

resolution of this dispute; 

WHEREAS, PLAINTIFFS and PMI and ANDERS have agreed to make best efforts to 

pursue private mediation of this action at a mutually-agreeable date and location without regard to

where this action is pending. 

And the Court finding good cause, 

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDICATED, AND DECREED that: 

1. PLAINTIFFS and PMI stipulate that, for purposes of this Consent Preliminary 

Injunction, this Court has jurisdiction over PLAINTIFFS and PMI, and over the subject matter of 

this action. 

2. PMI reserves all rights and defenses on behalf of PMI and ANDERS regarding 

challenges to venue and jurisdiction in this Court for all purposes other than this Consent 

Preliminary Injunction. 

3. PMI and ANDERS are granted an extension of time for PMI and ANDERS to file 

an Answer to the Complaint filed in this action while a possible resolution of this action is 

explored, provided, however, that PMI and ANDERS must file the Answer or an appropriate 

motion within fourteen (14) days after receiving notice from PLAINTIFFS that PLAINTIFFS 

believe settlement has reached an impasse. Document requests may be immediately served 

pursuant to Rule 34 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to enable PLAINTIFFS and PMI to 

work toward resolution of this case. 

LAW OFFICES OF 

DAN PRICE

ATTORNEYS AT LAW

PALO ALTO

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4. PMI, including all persons in active concert or participation with PMI, are hereby 

preliminarily enjoined and restrained from1: 

(i) removing, concealing, creating, fabricating, or otherwise altering any labels, 

stickers, packages, signs, and all other material containing the mark “Therma-Tru,” any of 

Therma-Tru’s logos, or any other terms, marks, or names confusingly similar to any of the 

THERMA-TRU MARKS, except in a manner expressly authorized; 

(ii) advertising, marketing, promoting, distributing, offering for sale, or selling 

any goods or services using trademarks, tradenames, or service marks comprising in whole 

or in part any of the THERMA-TRU MARKS or any name confusingly similar thereto, 

except in a manner that is expressly authorized; 

(iii) passing off any non-Therma-Tru product as produced by, affiliated with, or 

sanctioned by Therma-Tru; and 

(iv) doing any other act or thing that is likely to induce the belief, if not accurate, 

that goods or services sold by PMI or ANDERS are in any way affiliated or connected 

with, sponsored by, or related to Therma-Tru or, vice versa, that Therma-Tru’s goods or 

services are in any way affiliated or connected with, sponsored by, or related to PMI, or 

that is likely to diminish the distinctiveness of the THERMA-TRU MARKS. 

5. No representation, agreement, or provision of this Consent Preliminary Injunction 

shall be taken as an admission by PLAINTIFFS or PMI as to any issue of law or fact related to the 

underlying dispute in the matter at bar. This Consent Preliminary Injunction shall not be effective

to establish, in whole or in part, that PLAINTIFFS are the prevailing party in this case. Each party

will bear its own attorney fees and costs incurred in the preparation and filing of this Consent 

 

LAW OFFICES OF 

DAN PRICE

ATTORNEYS AT LAW

PALO ALTO

5. CONSENT PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION 

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 PLAINTIFFS reserve all rights to seek damages for any such violations and to seek a 

broader permanent injunction at trial. PMI and ANDERS reserve all rights to any and all defenses 

it may have. 

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Preliminary Injunction. This Consent Preliminary Injunction shall be inadmissible in any 

proceeding, except in a proceeding to enforce it or to terminate it. 

6. Upon entry, this Consent Preliminary Injunction Order shall remain in full force 

and effect until this case is resolved by dismissal, verdict, judgment, or settlement, unless

otherwise ordered by this Court. Violation of this Order by PMI shall entitle PLAINTIFFS to all 

damages and remedies, as this Court deems just and equitable. 

7. In the event either Plaintiffs or PMI file a Motion to Enforce this Order, the 

prevailing party shall be entitled to an award of their attorneys’ fees and costs, together with such 

additional damages and remedies as this Court deems just and equitable. 

IT IS SO ORDERED this ____ day of February, 2007. 

Dated: ____________________ __________________________________ 

Honorable James Ware 

United States Judge 

United States District Court 

Northern District of California 

[SIGNATURE PAGES OF PARTIES FOLLOW] 

LAW OFFICES OF 

DAN PRICE

ATTORNEYS AT LAW

PALO ALTO

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LAW OFFICES OF 

DAN PRICE

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7. CONSENT PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION 

PLAINTIFFS: 

THERMA-TRU CORP. AND TT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 

By: /s/ 

Name: Lauren S. Tashman 

Title: Asst. Secretary 

Date: 02/01/07 

DEFENDANT:

PACIFIC MILLWORK, INC. 

By: /s/ 

Name: Bill Anders, Jr. 

Title: President 

Date: 02/01/07 

Filer’s Attestation: Pursuant to General Order 

No. 45, Section X(B) regarding signatures, 

Daniel R. Price hereby attests that concurrence 

in the filing of the document has been obtained. 

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