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Sunlight Supply v. Maverick Sun
P. 1Sunlight Supply v. Maverick SunSunlight Supply v. Maverick SunRatings: (0)|Views: 144|Likes: 0Published by PriorSmartOfficial Complaint for Patent Infringement in Civil Action No. None: Sunlight Supply, Inc. v. Maverick Sun Inc. Filed in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, no judge yet assigned. See http://news.priorsmart.com/-l9uF for more info.Official Complaint for Patent Infringement in Civil Action No. None: Sunlight Supply, Inc. v. Maverick Sun Inc. Filed in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, no judge yet assigned. See http://news.priorsmart.com/-l9uF for more info.More info:Categories:Types, Business/Law, Court FilingsPublished by: PriorSmart on Nov 14, 2013Copyright:Public DomainAvailability:Read on Scribd mobile: iPhone, iPad and Android.download as PDF, TXT or read online from ScribdFlag for inappropriate content|Add to collectionSee moreSee lesshttps://www.scribd.com/doc/184227720/Sunlight-Supply-v-Maverick-Sun11/30/2013pdftextoriginal 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT, TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT, TRADE DRESS INFRINGEMENT, UNFAIR COMPETITION, AND FALSE DESIGNATION OF ORIGIN - 1 3:11-cv-05935-RBL SCHWABE, WILLIAMSON & WYATT, P.C. Attorneys at Law Pacwest Center 1211 SW 5th Ave., Suite 1900 Portland, OR 97204 Telephone 503.222.9981 Fax 503.796.2900 PDX\122281\176353\KTT\12692070.3
The Honorable _________________________
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT WESTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON AT SEATTLE SUNLIGHT SUPPLY, INC., a Washingtoncorporation,
Plaintiff, v. MAVERICK SUN INC.
; a Missouri corporation, Defendant.
Case No.2:13-cv-2052 COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT, TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT, TRADE DRESS INFRINGEMENT, UNFAIR COMPETITION, AND FALSE DESIGNATION OF ORIGIN JURY DEMAND Plaintiff Sunlight Supply, Inc. (“Sunlight” or “Plaintiff”) hereby submits its Complaint against Defendant Maverick Sun Inc. (“Maverick Sun” or “Defendant”): I.
NATURE OF CLAIMS 1.
This is an action for federal patent and trademark violations, trade dress infringement, unfair competition, false designation of origin, and related state and common law claims in connection with Defendant’s infringement of Sunlight’s patent, trademark, and trade dress rights related to the advertising and sale of indoor garden lighting products. Defendant’s infringement is likely to cause confusion, mistake, and to deceive as to the affiliation, connection, or association of Defendant with Sunlight, and/or as to the origin, sponsorship, or approval of Defendant’s goods by Sunlight. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT, TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT, TRADE DRESS INFRINGEMENT, UNFAIR COMPETITION, AND FALSE DESIGNATION OF ORIGIN - 2 3:11-cv-05935-RBL SCHWABE, WILLIAMSON & WYATT, P.C. Attorneys at Law Pacwest Center 1211 SW 5th Ave., Suite 1900 Portland, OR 97204 Telephone 503.222.9981 Fax 503.796.2900 PDX\122281\176353\KTT\12692070.3
THE PARTIES 2.
Plaintiff Sunlight is a Washington corporation with its principal place of business at 5408 NE 88th Street, Bldg A Vancouver, WA 98665. 3.
On information and belief, Defendant Maverick Sun is a Missouri corporation with its principal place of business at 3701 NE Kimball Drive, Suite A Kansas City, MO 64161. III.
This action arises under the United States patent laws, namely 35 U.S.C. § 271 et seq.; the Lanham Act, namely 15 U.S.C. §§ 1114, 1125 et seq.; the Washington Trademark Act, namely RCW 19.77.010 et seq., the Washington Consumer Protection Act, namely RCW 19.86.020 et seq., and common law. 5.
This Court has subject matter jurisdiction over this action pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 1331, 1338 and 15 U.S.C. § 1121 because the action arises in part under 15 U.S.C. §§ 1114 and 1125. This Court has diversity jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1332 because this is a civil action between citizens of different states and the amount in controversy exceeds $75,000. Further, this Court has jurisdiction over Sunlight’s state law claims under 28 U.S.C. § 1338(b) because these claims are joined with substantial and related claims under federal patent and trademark law and pursuant to the doctrine of supplemental jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1367. 6.
This Court has general jurisdiction over Defendant because, on information and belief, Defendant maintains continuous and systematic contacts with the State of Washington, including but not limited to selling or offering for sale indoor garden lighting products to consumers, distributors, and retailers throughout the state and in this judicial district, including but not limited to Kenton Indoor Garden Supply, Light Dreams Indoor Gardening & Organic Supplies, and Renton and Fife Indoor Garden Center. Moreover, this Court has specific jurisdiction over Defendant because Sunlight’s causes of action arise out 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT, TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT, TRADE DRESS INFRINGEMENT, UNFAIR COMPETITION, AND FALSE DESIGNATION OF ORIGIN - 3 3:11-cv-05935-RBL SCHWABE, WILLIAMSON & WYATT, P.C. Attorneys at Law Pacwest Center 1211 SW 5th Ave., Suite 1900 Portland, OR 97204 Telephone 503.222.9981 Fax 503.796.2900 PDX\122281\176353\KTT\12692070.3
of Defendant’s contacts with the State of Washington. A copy of web screen captures of the identified retailers is attached as “Exhibit A.” This Court’s exercise of personal jurisdiction over Defendant does not offend traditional notions of fair play and substantial justice. 7.
Venue is proper in this judicial district pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1391(b) because all parties do business in this district and Defendant’s wrongful conduct has occurred and continues to occur in this district. IV.
FACTS COMMON TO ALL CLAIMS 8.
Established in 1995, Plaintiff Sunlight is a family-owned Washington company dedicated to offering high-quality indoor, hydroponic, organic, and greenhouse gardening supplies. Sunlight proudly manufactures indoor lighting products such as reflectors at its facilities in Woodland and Vancouver, Washington. Sunlight’s Sun System® line, which is manufactured at its Vancouver facility, is the nation’s #1 leading brand of grow lights for indoor and greenhouse gardening. Sunlight is also a significant innovator within the indoor gardening industry, with numerous patents under its name. From amateur hobbyists to commercial greenhouses across the country, Sunlight and its products enjoy a high degree of brand recognition and goodwill. 9.
On February 11, 2011, Sunlight filed two design patent applications that were fully examined by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“PTO”). On April 17, 2012, the PTO duly and legally issued U.S. Patent No. D657,748 (“the ‘748 Patent”), entitled “ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER BOX.” Similarly, on May 22, 2012, the PTO duly and legally issued U.S. Patent No. D660,252 (“the ‘252 Patent”), entitled “ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER BOX.” Sunlight holds all right, title, and interest in the ‘748 Patent and ‘252 Patent. Copies of the ‘748 Patent and ‘252 Patent are collectively attached as “Exhibit B.” 10.
Defendant Maverick Sun is in the business of marketing, distributing, and selling indoor gardening equipment, including without limitation, lighting system controllers Activity (1)FiltersAdd to collectionReviewAdd NoteLikeShowingAllMost RecentReviewsAll NotesLikesYou've already reviewed this. Edit your review.Rating 0/5Post notePost reviewPost replyPost note and like1 hundred readsLoad more