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US Dist Ct Del (CV-00573) | Apple Inc. | Patent Infringement
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Case 1:11-cv-00573-LPS Document 6 Filed 07/20/11 Page 1 of 8 PageID #: 138
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., a Korean corporation, and SAMSUNG TELECOMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, Plaintiffs, v. APPLE INC., a California corporation, Defendant. ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) )
C.A. No. 11-573-LPS JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
AMENDED COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT Plaintiffs Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. ("SEC") and Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC ("STA") (collectively, "Samsung") complain and allege as follows against Apple Inc. ("Apple"): NATURE OF THE ACTION 1. 2. This is a civil action for patent infringement. Apple has infringed and continues to infringe, contribute to the infringement
of, and/or actively induce others to infringe SEC's U.S. Patent No. 7,706,348 ("the '348 patent"), U.S. Patent No. 7,486,644 ("the '644 patent"), U.S. Patent No. 6,771,980 ("the '980 patent"), U.S. Patent No. 6,879,843 ("the '843 patent"), and U.S. Patent No. 7,450,114 ("the '114 patent") (collectively "the patents-in-suit"). THE PARTIES 3. Plaintiff SEC is a corporation organized under the laws of Korea, with its
principal place of business at 416 Maetan-3dong, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-City, Gyeonggi-do, Korea 443-742.
YCST01:11282690.1
065888.1007
Cupertino. SEC has grown to become a world leader in the design. has a regular and established place of business in this District. This lawsuit is an action for patent infringement arising under the patent laws of the United States.S. Upon information and belief. Richardson. ranging from innovative consumer electronics to semiconductors.C. Plaintiff STA is a limited liability company organized under the laws of Delaware. §§ 1331 and 1338. has committed acts of infringement in this District. engages in other persistent courses of conduct. This Court has jurisdiction over this action pursuant to 28 U. California 95014. Texas 75082. JURISDICTION AND VENUE 6. offers for sale. FACTUAL BACKGROUND 9. for at least the following reasons: (i) Apple has committed acts of patent infringement and/or contributed to or induced acts of patent infringement by others in this District and elsewhere in the United States. Samsung is in the business of designing. Venue is proper in this judicial district pursuant to 28 U. sells and/or uses in the United States mobile electronic devices. SEC is one of the largest manufacturers of wireless communication devices in the world and has long focused on the United States as a critical -2YCST01:11282690.1007 . Founded in 1969. Apple imports into the United States.C. 7. 5. and is subject to personal jurisdiction in this District. 8. and/or derives substantial revenue from products and/or services provided to individuals in this District. and (iii) Apple has initiated litigation in this judicial District.1 065888. manufacture and marketing of a wide variety of electronic products. (ii) Apple regularly does business or solicits business. §§ 1 et seq. Upon information and belief.S. with its principal place of business at 1301 East Lookout Drive.Case 1:11-cv-00573-LPS Document 6 Filed 07/20/11 Page 2 of 8 PageID #: 139 4. This Court has personal jurisdiction over Apple. Apple is a corporation organized under the laws of California and has its principal place of business at 1 Infinite Loop. developing and marketing a wide range of products. 35 U.S. §§ 1391(b) and (c) and 1400(b) because Apple does business in the State of Delaware.C.
13. Without the ability to enforce its intellectual property rights. 10. STA was established to engage in activities in the United States relating to wireless communications devices.551 issued patents in 2010 alone. Samsung would not be able to sustain the extensive commitment to research and development that has enabled it to lead the way into -3YCST01:11282690. development. into the U.Case 1:11-cv-00573-LPS Document 6 Filed 07/20/11 Page 3 of 8 PageID #: 140 market for its products. marketplace since 1997. including about 8. 2011. Samsung's commitment to innovation is demonstrated in part by the billions of dollars in research and development expenditures incurred over the years. From 2005 through 2010 alone.100 engineers overall. In 1996. Samsung has consistently introduced market-relevant and innovative products. 14. distribution. research. Over 281 million Samsung mobile devices have been sold since 1997.1007 . customer service. More than a quarter of all Samsung employees – over 50. Samsung sold more Android-based devices worldwide than any other company. Samsung invested more than $35 billion in research and development. Samsung is the number one provider by volume of mobile devices in the United States.S. including over 1. During the last half of 2010.700 United States patents. Samsung has a long history of groundbreaking innovation across a wide range of technologies. 28. Samsung's commitment to innovation and investment in research and development is demonstrated by the fact that Samsung has in its portfolio as of April 1. such as those relating to mobile device technology at issue in this action. packaging. testing. As a result of consistent investment in design.1 065888.500 mobile phone models. 11. Samsung's research and development successes have propelled the company to its status as the largest provider by volume of mobile devices in the United States and the second largest in the world. Samsung is consistently ranked ahead of other technology companies in terms of the number of issued patents obtained in the United States.933 in the telecommunications field. 12. incorporating Samsung patented technology. with 4.700 in telecommunications – daily engage in cutting-edge research and development projects. including 5. sales and marketing of its mobile telephones.
efficiency. and interest in the '348 patent. Apple has copied many of Samsung's innovations in its Apple iPhone. title. SEC is the owner of all rights. entitled "Method And Apparatus For Transmitting And Receiving Data With High Reliability In A Mobile Communication System Supporting Packet Data Transmission. and interest in the '644 patent. Samsung's patents relate to fundamental innovations that increase mobile device reliability." which was duly and properly issued by the USPTO on August 3. and interest in the '980 patent. SAMSUNG'S INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS 15. 2009. and business associates reliably and effectively. title. A copy of the '980 patent is attached as Ex. A copy of the '644 patent is attached as Ex. 3. Apple continues to violate Samsung's patent rights by making. 2010. 2004. SEC is the owner of all rights. 19. including the mobile device technologies at issue in this action. 17. 16. Unlike other Samsung competitors that have respected Samsung's innovations and licensed the Samsung patents covering these technologies. entitled "Device And Method For Storing And Reproducing Digital Audio Data In A Mobile Terminal. and interest in the '843 patent. title." which was duly and properly issued by the USPTO on February 3. using. title.1007 . 1. SEC is the owner of all rights.Case 1:11-cv-00573-LPS Document 6 Filed 07/20/11 Page 4 of 8 PageID #: 141 numerous improvements across a broad range of technologies. SEC is the owner of all rights. 20. and iPad products. offering to sell and/or selling these patented technologies without a license. 18. A copy of the '348 patent is attached as Ex.1 065888. entitled "Method For Dialing In A Smart Phone. friends." -4YCST01:11282690." which was duly and properly issued by the USPTO on April 27. entitled "Apparatus and Method for Encoding/Decoding Transport Format Combination Indicator In CDMA Mobile Communication System. These innovations are critical to the user's ability to communicate with family. iPod. and quality of mobile handsets and other products. 2.
24. the Apple iPhone 4. A copy of the '114 patent is attached as Ex.1007 . Apple is and has been directly infringing. selling. the iPad 3G. products or processes that practice the inventions claimed in the '348 patent. A copy of the '843 patent is attached as Ex. title. 5. the Apple iPhone 3GS. Samsung is entitled to recover from Apple the damages suffered by Samsung as a result of its unlawful acts. and interest in the '114 patent. and/or offering to sell in the United States. using. in violation of 35 U." which was duly and properly issued by the USPTO on November 11. 21.C. 2008. and the iPad 2 3G. Samsung has suffered and will continue to suffer damage. contributing to the infringement of. 4. § 271. in violation of 35 U. § 271. SEC is the owner of all rights. and/or inducing others to infringe the '348 patent by making. 23. Upon information and belief. the Apple iPhone 3G. and/or offering to sell in the United States. Apple is and has been directly infringing. entitled "User Interface Systems And Methods For Manipulating And Viewing Digital Documents. using. selling. Samsung realleges and incorporates by reference the allegations of Paragraphs 1-24 of this Complaint as though fully set forth herein. COUNT II INFRINGEMENT OF THE '644 PATENT 25.C.S. 2005. contributing to the infringement of. As a result of Apple's unlawful infringement of the '348 patent.Case 1:11-cv-00573-LPS Document 6 Filed 07/20/11 Page 5 of 8 PageID #: 142 which was duly and properly issued by the USPTO on April 12. 26. Samsung realleges and incorporates by reference the allegations of Paragraphs 1-21 of this Complaint as though fully set forth herein. or -5YCST01:11282690.1 065888.S. including without limitation. COUNT I INFRINGEMENT OF THE '348 PATENT 22. and/or inducing others to infringe the '644 patent by making. Upon information and belief. or importing into the United States.
27.1007 . 29. 30. COUNT IV INFRINGEMENT OF THE '843 PATENT 31. the Apple iPhone 3GS. Samsung has suffered and will continue to suffer damage.C.Case 1:11-cv-00573-LPS Document 6 Filed 07/20/11 Page 6 of 8 PageID #: 143 importing into the United States. the Apple iPhone 4and the iPad 2 3G. products or processes that practice the inventions claimed in the '644 patent. or importing into the United States. § 271. As a result of Apple's unlawful infringement of the '644 patent. § 271. including without limitation. in violation of 35 U. using. Samsung realleges and incorporates by reference the allegations of Paragraphs 1-27 of this Complaint as though fully set forth herein. COUNT III INFRINGEMENT OF THE '980 PATENT 28. and/or inducing others to infringe the '980 patent by making. in violation of 35 U. Apple is and has been directly infringing. 32.C. and/or offering to sell in the United States. products or processes that practice the inventions claimed in the '980 patent.S. and/or inducing others to infringe the '843 patent by making. including without limitation. products or processes that practice the inventions claimed in the -6YCST01:11282690. Upon information and belief.1 065888. Samsung is entitled to recover from Apple the damages suffered by Samsung as a result of its unlawful acts.S. Samsung is entitled to recover from Apple the damages suffered by Samsung as a result of its unlawful acts. Apple is and has been directly infringing. Samsung realleges and incorporates by reference the allegations of Paragraphs 1-30 of this Complaint as though fully set forth herein. or importing into the United States. contributing to the infringement of. contributing to the infringement of. and the Apple iPhone 4. Samsung has suffered and will continue to suffer damage. and/or offering to sell in the United States. selling. As a result of Apple's unlawful infringement of the '980 patent. Upon information and belief. using. selling. the Apple iPhone 3G.
Upon information and belief.C. Samsung has suffered and will continue to suffer damage. and the iPod Touch. 35. products or processes that practice the inventions claimed in the '114 patent. the iPad 2.1 065888. contributing to the infringement of. and/or inducing others to infringe the '114 patent by making. the Apple iPhone 4. the iPad 3G. or importing into the United States. using. including without limitation. DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL Pursuant to Rule 38 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Samsung has suffered and will continue to suffer damage. the Apple iPhone 3G.S. the iPad. Samsung is entitled to recover from Apple the damages suffered by Samsung as a result of its unlawful acts. 33. the Apple iPhone 3GS. selling. § 271. -7YCST01:11282690.Case 1:11-cv-00573-LPS Document 6 Filed 07/20/11 Page 7 of 8 PageID #: 144 '843 patent. As a result of Apple's unlawful infringement of the '843 patent. and/or offering to sell in the United States. in violation of 35 U. As a result of Apple's unlawful infringement of the '114 patent. Samsung realleges and incorporates by reference the allegations of Paragraphs 1-33 of this Complaint as though fully set forth herein. Samsung is entitled to recover from Apple the damages suffered by Samsung as a result of its unlawful acts. Plaintiffs hereby demand a trial by jury as to all issues so triable. induced others to infringe and/or committed acts of contributory infringement with respect to the claims of the patents-insuit as alleged above. and the Apple iPhone 4. COUNT V INFRINGEMENT OF THE '114 PATENT 34. the iPad 2 3G. Samsung prays for the following relief: (a) That Apple be declared to have infringed. the Apple iPhone 3GS. the Apple iPhone 3G. PRAYER FOR RELIEF WHEREFORE. including without limitation. Apple is and has been directly infringing. 36.1007 .
(c) That Apple be ordered to pay treble damages for willful infringement of each of the patents-in-suit pursuant to 35 U. and That Samsung be granted such other and additional relief as the Court deems just and proper.1 065888. DATED: July 20.S. CA 94111 (415) 875-6600 Kevin P. Poff (#3990) Karen E.com kkeller@ycst.com Attorneys for Plaintiffs Samsung Electronics Co. (d) That this case be declared "exceptional" under 35 U. LLC -8YCST01:11282690. 17th Floor Wilmington. (f) (g) That Apple be ordered to pay all costs associated with this action. Johnson Victoria Maroulis QUINN EMANUEL URQUHART & SULLIVAN LLP 555 Twin Dolphin Drive.S. and costs incurred in this action. (e) That Samsung be granted pre-judgment and post-judgment interest on the damages caused to it by reason of Apple's infringement of the patents-in-suit. Ltd.C.Case 1:11-cv-00573-LPS Document 6 Filed 07/20/11 Page 8 of 8 PageID #: 145 (b) That Apple be ordered to account for and pay to Samsung all damages caused to Samsung by reason of Apple's infringement of the patents-in-suit pursuant to 35 U. Keller OF COUNSEL: Charles K. § 284.C. 22nd Floor San Francisco.S.com apoff@ycst. § 285 and that Samsung be awarded its attorneys' fees. § 284. Verhoeven QUINN EMANUEL URQUHART & SULLIVAN LLP 50 California Street. expenses. Keller (#4489) 1000 West Street. 2011 YOUNG CONAWAY STARGATT & TAYLOR.B. Shaw (#3362) Adam W. 5th Floor Redwood Shores..C. LLP /s/ Karen E. Delaware 19801 (302) 571-6600 jshaw@ycst. California 94065 (650) 801-5000 John W.1007 . and Samsung Telecommunications America.
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