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_, i)i' 0 > c; r \,0 ---4 9 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT 10 11 12 CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA LA GEM & JEWELRY DESIGN, f l.7 3] 7 6 tt1 INC., a California Corporation dba LA ) ROCKS, ) COMPLAINT FOR: Plaintiff, vs. ) ) ) ) ) ) 1. Lanham Act § 43( a) Unfair Competition and False Advertising 2. False Patent Marking 35 U.S.C § 292 iTl CJ 18 ) 3. 19 ALEX AND ANI, LLC, a Rhode Island) limited liability company, o,Y1d oo-sS ) Declaration ofNon .. Jnfringement, Invalidity, and Unenforceability of Design Patent 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 (-\0
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COMPLAINT - Jury Demand Case 2:13-cv-03776-DSF-E Document 1 Filed 05/28/13 Page 1 of 38 Page ID #:5
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Plaintiff LA Gem & J ewelry Design, Inc. dba LA ROCKS (“LA Gem”) by and through its undersigned attorneys, sues Alex and Ani, LLC (“Alex”), and alleges: THE PARTIES 1. Plaintiff LA GEM is a California corporation having a place of business in Los Angeles, California. LA GEM also conducts business under its LA ROCKS service mark. 2. Upon information and belief, Defendant Alex is a Rhode Island limited liability company. Alex conducts business and sells merchandise across the country, including California and this District. Indeed, Alex boasts on its website <www.alexandani.com/blog/alex-and-ani-conquered-los-angeles/>that “Alex And Ani Conquered Los Angeles!” at its “Bangle Bar Party” sales and marketing event in Los Angeles, California. Further, Alex operates an e-commerce website located at <www.alexandani.com>, which distributes products throughout the United States, including California and this District. JURISDICTION AND VENUE 3. The Court has jurisdiction over the subject matter of this action pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 1331, 1338(a), 35 U.S.C. § 292, the Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 1125 and 1121 et seq., and pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 2201(a) and 2202. The Court also has supplemental jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1367(a). 4. This Court has personal jurisdiction over Defendant Alex because, by engaging in at least the conduct itemized above, it has purposely directed its activities to California and this District and purposely availed itself of the benefits and protections of the laws of California, including this District. Further, Alex’s contacts with the State of California and this District are significant and pervasive, including hosting marketing and sales events in Los Angeles, and having sales representatives, dealers, and distributors located in California and this District, and selling products directly to consumers in Case 2:13-cv-03776-DSF-E Document 1 Filed 05/28/13 Page 2 of 38 Page ID #:6
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California and this District through its e-commerce website. 5. Venue is proper in this judicial district pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §1391(b) and (c), and §1400(b) because Defendants conduct business in this District, reside in this District, and/or a substantial part of the events or omissions giving rise to the claim occurred in this District. FACTS COMMON TO ALL COUNTS 6. LA GEM is a designer and creator of jewelry whose jewelry pieces are sold by numerous national retailers. 7. In or about 2006, LA GEM independently created an expandable bangle jewelry product based on public domain works, including designs from the Victorian era (“LA Gem Bangle”). The LA Gem Bangle is sold in packaging bearing the “Love This Life” trademark, which mark is also displayed on at least one charm. The following is an example of one LA Gem Bangle: 8. Although the bangle’s functional portion is repeated in the LA Gem Bangles, LA GEM has numerous pendants moveably mounted on the bangle. Case 2:13-cv-03776-DSF-E Document 1 Filed 05/28/13 Page 3 of 38 Page ID #:7
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9. LA GEM has sold the LA Gem Pendant to its customer Kohl’s Department Stores, Inc. (“Kohl’s”), a national retailer. 10. On May 15, 2013, Alex, through its counsel, sent a letter to Kohl’s, demanding “Kohl’s immediately cease[] and desist[] from any further importation, sale, or offer for sale of the [LA Gem Bangles] and provide[] the identity of the manufacturer(s) of the [LA Gem Bangles]. [Alex] also require[d] an accounting of all sales of the [LA Gem Bangles].” The correspondence claims that Kohl’s sales of the LA Gem Bangles “without authorization or license” have violated Alex’s intellectual property rights in U.S. Patent No. D498,167 (the “’167 Design Patent”), a copy of which is attached hereto as EXHIBIT 1. Alex further claimed that Kohl’s sales of LA Gem Bangles have violated its trade dress intellectual property rights and constitute unfair competition, instructing Kohl’s to not spoliate evidence, which is only necessary for imminent litigation purposes. A true and correct copy of said correspondence is attached hereto as EXHIBIT 2. 11. On May 24, 2013, Alex, through its counsel, sent a second letter to Kohl’s threatening to “institut[e] a lawsuit” if Kohl’s failed to respond to Alex’s unfounded infringement demands. A true and correct copy of said correspondence is attached as Exhibit 3. 12. On May 24, 2013, Kohl’s demanded, based on its vendor agreement, that LA GEM defend and indemnify Kohl’s against Alex’s allegations of patent and trade dress infringement, and unfair competition. On May 28, 2013, Kohl’s in-house senior counsel emailed Alex’s counsel identifying LA GEM as the vendor of the wrongly accused products and informing him of LA GEM’s defense and indemnification obligation. 13. Alex has filed numerous patent and trade dress infringement lawsuits against third-parties – based on the same purported patent and trade dress rights asserted against Kohl’s and LA GEM – for selling similar expandable bangles, even though its patent is invalid based on prior art in the public domain. Case 2:13-cv-03776-DSF-E Document 1 Filed 05/28/13 Page 4 of 38 Page ID #:8
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14. Accordingly, Alex’s threats of patent and trade dress infringement have created an actual, substantial and justiciable case or controversy between LA GEM – its retailer Kohl’s – and Alex concerning the right of LA GEM to manufacture and sell the LA Gem Bangles to Kohl’s and Kohl’s ability to sell the LA Gem Bangles to the public. Furthermore, to the extent, if any, that apprehension of suit remains relevant to considerations of jurisdiction for declaratory judgment, LA GEM has a reasonable apprehension of imminent suit by Alex. 15. On information and belief, in addition to making unfounded infringement claims, Alex has falsely advertised, in interstate commerce, the scope of its invalid design patent and misled the public into believing that it owns a utility patent that protects the functional features of its bangle. Alex falsely advertises and asserts, in interstate commerce, that “[u]tilizing an innovative patented and completely original technology, the expandable concept replaces traditional clasps with a sliding mechanism, making each piece adjustable. This signature expandable feature is available in expandable wire bracelets and rings, expandable chain necklaces and endless hoop earrings.” A true and correct copy of at least one page of Alex’s website bearing the false statement is attached hereto as EXHIBIT 4. 16. On information and belief, Alex’s website fails to provide the patent number or numbers covering the purported “innovative patented and completely original technology” or disclose to the public and competitors, such as LA GEM and its customers and potential customers, that it only holds a design patent which cannot protect “the expandable concept [that] replaces traditional clasps with a sliding mechanism, making each piece adjustable.” 17. Alex is fully aware of its false statements of patent scope and further misleads recipients of its unfounded cease and desist letters by sheepishly omitting a copy of the design patent, which is invalid and unenforceable. 18. As a result of Defendants’ acts and false statements as alleged herein, LA GEM has and continues to suffer substantial injury and damage, and has lost gains, Case 2:13-cv-03776-DSF-E Document 1 Filed 05/28/13 Page 5 of 38 Page ID #:9
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profits and/or advantages, which it would otherwise have obtained, but for Defendants’ acts. COUNT I Lanham Act § 43(a) False Advertising and Unfair Competition 19. LA GEM hereby realleges and incorporates the allegations in paragraphs 1 to 18 of the complaint as if fully set forth herein. 20. On November 9, 2004, the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (“USPTO”) issued the ‘167 Design Patent for only the aesthetic design of a bangle, naming Carolyn Rafaelian Ferlise as inventor. On information and belief, the ‘167 Design Patent has been assigned to Alex. 21. LA GEM is Alex’s competitor in the jewelry design, manufacture, distribution, and sales market. 22. Upon information and belief, Alex, directly and indirectly through its agents, has used false and misleading representations of fact in connection with the commercial advertising and promotion of its bangle product, which is sold in interstate commerce. 23. Alex falsely advertises, at least on its website, the ‘167 Design Patent covers functional and mechanical claims that are only covered by utility patents and fails to disclose anywhere on its website either the patent number or that it holds only a design patent on the purported invention. 24. Only a single claim is permissible in a design patent and Alex is fully aware that the drawings of the ‘167 Design Patent, which form the single claim, cannot and do not extend to or claim an expandable function as a matter of law. 25. Despite being sued in the past by third-parties and made aware of the false patent scope statements on at least its website, Alex has continued to make the false statements to thwart competition. 26. These actions of Alex constitute false advertising in violation of Section 43(a) of the Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C. 1125(a). Case 2:13-cv-03776-DSF-E Document 1 Filed 05/28/13 Page 6 of 38 Page ID #:10
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27. By reason of the foregoing, Alex has caused and is causing irreparable harm to LA GEM. By falsely misleading the public and the industry as to the scope of its patent protection, Alex is attempting to unlawfully coerce customers in the jewelry business to buy the public domain bangles exclusively from Alex and at inflated prices. 28. As a result of Alex’s false advertising, LA GEM has suffered, and will continue to suffer, damage and injury to its business, with a resulting serious loss in revenue and profits. 29. LA GEM has no adequate remedy at law. COUNT II False Patent Marking in Violation of 35 U.S.C. § 292 30. LA GEM hereby realleges and incorporates the allegations in paragraphs 1 to 29 of the complaint as if fully set forth herein. 31. Alex has used the word “patent” and the like in association with the sale and advertising of its products representing that the bangle and all of its uses are covered by a utility patent for the purposes of deceiving the public, including customers and retailers in violation of 35 U.S.C. § 292. 32. As a result of the foregoing, Alex’s actions have caused, and are continuing to cause, irreparable harm to LA GEM. 33. As a result of Alex’s actions, LA GEM has suffered, and will continue to suffer, damage and injury to its business, with a resulting loss of revenue and profits. 34. LA GEM has no adequate remedy at law. COUNT III Declaration of Noninfringement, Invalidity and Unenforceability Of the ‘167 Design Patent 35. LA GEM hereby realleges and incorporates the allegations in paragraphs 1 to 34 of the complaint as if fully set forth herein. Case 2:13-cv-03776-DSF-E Document 1 Filed 05/28/13 Page 7 of 38 Page ID #:11
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36. LA GEM seeks a declaratory judgment that the ‘167 Design Patent is invalid, not infringed and unenforceable for one or more of the following reasons: a. the ‘167 Design Patent is invalid for failure to comply with the requirements of the patent laws of the United States, including, but not limited to, 35 U.S.C. §§ 102, 103 and 112; b. LA GEM has not infringed, induced infringement of or contributorily infringed the ‘167 Design Patent, and is not liable for infringement; c. The ‘167 Design Patent is unenforceable due to patent misuse; and d. Alex is barred from obtaining any relief based on the ‘167 Design Patent because of laches, estoppel, and unclean hands. COUNT IV Declaration Of Non-Infringement, Invalidity, and Unenforceability Of Alleged Trade Dress 37. LA GEM hereby realleges and incorporates the allegations in paragraphs 1 to 36 of the complaint as if fully set forth herein. 38. On information and belief, prior to the date of Defendants’ purported creation, third parties developed and first introduced the expandable bangle product, which designs are in the public domain. 39. On information and belief, the alleged trade dress is used on products offered for sale and sold, and that have long been offered for sale and sold, by others in the jewelry design industry. 40. On information and belief, the alleged trade dress does not include protectable trade dress, it is not inherently distinctive, it is functional, and has not acquired secondary meaning including, inter alia, Alex engaged in patent misuse to exclude competition. 41. LA GEM does not infringe, and has not infringed, any protectable trade dress rights of Alex in the alleged trade dress, and has not engaged in any unfair Case 2:13-cv-03776-DSF-E Document 1 Filed 05/28/13 Page 8 of 38 Page ID #:12
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competition or false designation of origin. 42. Alex’s alleged trade dress does not constitute a valid and protectable trademark because the ornamental and decorative product features lack distinctiveness and does not serve as a source identifier for Alex. 43. Alex is barred by the doctrines of waiver, laches, unclean hands, and/or estoppel from asserting the alleged trade dress against LA GEM. 44. LA GEM respectfully submits that it is entitled to a declaration from this Court that LA GEM has not infringed any protectable trade dress right by selling the LA Gem Bangle; Alex has no rights in the alleged trade dress; Alex is barred from asserting any claim for infringement of the alleged trade dress against LA GEM; and LA GEM has not engaged in unfair competition or false designation of origin, with respect to the alleged trade dress. 45. LA GEM has no adequate remedy at law. COUNT V Unfair Competition And False Advertising (Cal. Bus. And Prof. Code Sec. 17200 and 17500 et. seq.) 46. LA GEM hereby realleges and incorporates the allegations in paragraphs 1 to 36 of the complaint as if fully set forth herein. 47. Alex is LA GEM’s competitor in the jewelry market. Alex’s above misconduct misleads, confuses or deceives the public. Accordingly, Defendants are in violation of the California Unfair Business Practices Act, codified under Cal. Bus. And Prof. Code Sec. 17200 and 17500 et. seq. 48. Unless Alex’s forgoing actions are enjoined, LA GEM will continue to, and does continue to suffer injury and damage. 49. LA GEM has no adequate remedy at law. /// /// Case 2:13-cv-03776-DSF-E Document 1 Filed 05/28/13 Page 9 of 38 Page ID #:13
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PRAYER WHEREFORE, Plaintiff LA GEM prays for judgment against Defendants as follows: A. For an award of damages as provided by law as determined at trial, together with prejudgment interest; B. For a declaration from this Court that the ‘167 Design Patent is invalid and unenforceable against LA GEM; C. For a declaration from this Court that LA GEM may continue to manufacture and sell its LA Gem Bangle, or any other jewelry incorporating the public domain design; D. For a declaration from this Court that LA GEM has not infringed, contributorily infringed or induced infringement of the only claim of the ‘167 Design Patent; E. A permanent injunction enjoining Alex, its officers, agents, servants, employees and all persons in active concert or participation with them, from any use of any advertisement, promotion or claim that literally or implicitly misleads the trade or public with regard to the scope of coverage of the ‘167 Design Patent; F. A permanent injunction enjoining Alex, its officers, agents, servants, employees and all persons in active concert or participation with them, from any further misuse of the ‘167 Design Patent; G. A determination that this case is exceptional and awarding LA GEM its costs and reasonable attorneys fees incurred in this action under 35 U.S.C. § 285; H. For a declaration from this Court that the alleged trade dress is invalid, unenforceable, generic, descriptive, functional, ornamental and/or decorative, and that Alex’s alleged trade dress has not obtained secondary meaning, Alex was not the first to use the alleged trade dress, and Alex has not legally used the alleged trade dress exclusively for a period of five years; I. A declaration that LA GEM has not infringed Alex’s purported trade dress Case 2:13-cv-03776-DSF-E Document 1 Filed 05/28/13 Page 10 of 38 Page ID #:14
I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 l o 11 12 13 z z g g s 2 ; z M, 14 v Z b m 8;:-3 15 dgzg ' " $ 3 ~ 1G 1 2 g g I O u , l I 17 I I I 18 I I 19 I I 20 I I I 21 I I 22 I I I 23 I I 24 I I 25 I I I 2 6 I I 27 I I 28 I I I I I I I I rights; J. A declaration that Alex has no protectable rights in the alleged trade dress; K. For an injunction preventing any further interference by Alex with LA GEM, its customers, manufacturers, retailers and suppliers; L. For costs of suit incurred, including, but not limited to reasonable attorneys' fees; M. That this Court grant such other and further relief that it deems just and proper. Dated: May 28,2013 Respectfully submitted, Milord A. Keshishian Armen Manasserian Attorneys for Plaintiff LA GEM & JEWELRY DESIGN, INC. -1 1- COMPLAINT - Jury Demand Case 2:13-cv-03776-DSF-E Document 1 Filed 05/28/13 Page 11 of 38 Page ID #:15
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420 Lexington Avenue Suite 2743 New York, New York 10170 Phone: 212.300.5358 Fax: 888.265.7054 www.garbarinilaw.com CEASE AND DESIST May 15, 2013 VIA CERTIFIED MAIL and EMAIL to <richard.schepp@kohls.com> Richard D. Schepp Sr. EVP & General Counsel Kohl’s Department Stores, Inc. N56 W17000 Ridgewood Drive Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin 53051 Re: Alex and Ani – U.S. Pat. No. D498,167 Kohl’s Sale of Expandable Wire Bracelet Mr. Schepp: Our firm represents Alex and Ani, LLC. Alex and Ani creates, manufactures and distributes an iconic bangle which is the subject of United States Letters Patent Nos. D498,167 entitled “Expandable Wire Bracelet” (the “’167 Patent”). Kohl’s Department Stores, Inc. (“Kohl’s” or “You”) has imported, manufactured, sold, and/or offered for sale at least eleven styles of bangle bracelet (the “Accused Bangles”) without authorization or license. See Attachment A. The sale by Kohl’s of the Accused Bangles raises issues of confusion in the marketplace over the origination of the Accused Bangles and has harmed Alex and Ani’s intellectual property rights, including, but not limited to, its trade dress under Section 43(a) of the Lanham Act. Moreover, Kohl’s trading on Alex and Ani’s goodwill is certainly an adequate basis for an unfair competition claim. Our intention is to resolve this matter as amicably as possible, provided Kohl’s immediately ceases and desists from any further importation, sale, or offer for sale of the Accused Bangles and provides the identity of the manufacturer(s) of the Accused Bangles. We also require an accounting of all sales of the Accused Bangles. Exhibit 2 - Page 21
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Garbarini FitzGerald P.C. Page 2 In the meantime, You must retain, maintain, and preserve all relevant documents and things including electronically stored information (such as e-mail) in their original condition, relevant to:  The Accused Bangles.
 Any and all similar bangle(s).
 Alex and Ani, LLC.
 All sales of the Accused Bangles.
If You are unwilling, or unable, to comply with the foregoing, please inform us immediately so we may take appropriate measures. Failure to preserve may constitute spoliation of evidence. I can be reached at 212.300.5358, should you wish to discuss this matter. GARBARINI FITZGERALD P.C. By: __________________________ Richard M. Garbarini Attch. Exhibit 2 - Page 22
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1 Attachment A – ACCUSED BANGLES Kohl’s Bangles Silver Plate & Stainless Steel Lab-Created Blue Goldstone Bead & Star Charm Bangle Bracelet SKU 93902058 Silver Plate & Stainless Steel Green Aventurine Bead & Dancer Charm Bangle Bracelet SKU 93902073 Silver Plate & Stainless Steel Amethyst Bead & Cross Charm Bangle Bracelet SKU 93902121 Exhibit 2 - Page 23
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2 Silver Plate & Stainless Steel Lab-Created Goldstone Bead & Star Charm Bangle Bracelet SKU 93902152 Silver Plate & Stainless Steel Lab Created Turquoise Bead & Flower Charm Bangle Bracelet SKU 93902902 Silver Plate & Stainless Steel Cherry Quartz Bead & Winged Heart Charm Bangle Bracelet SKU 93902948 Exhibit 2 - Page 24
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3 Silver Plate & Stainless Steel Cherry Quartz Bead & Rose Charm Bangle Bracelet SKU 93902103 Silver Plate & Stainless Steel Black Agate Bead & Guitar Charm Bangle Bracelet SKU 93902112 Silver Plate & Stainless Steel Amethyst Bead & Double Heart Charm Sister Bangle Bracelet SKU 93902951 Exhibit 2 - Page 25
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4 Silver Plate & Stainless Steel Rose Quartz Bead & Music Note Charm Bangle Bracelet SKU 93902039 Silver Plate & Stainless Steel Lab-Created Turquoise Bead & Compass Charm Bangle Bracelet SKU 93901967 Representative Alex and Ani Bangle Exhibit 2 - Page 26
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT TO UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE FOR DISCOVERY This case has been assigned to District Judge Dale S. Fischer and the assigned discovery Magistrate Judge is Charles Eick. The case number on all documents filed with the Court should read as follows: CV13- 3776 DSF (Ex) Pursuant to General Order 05-07 of the United States District Court for the Central District of California, the Magistrate Judge has been designated to hear discovery related motions. All discovery related motions should be noticed on the calendar of the Magistrate Judge NOTICE TO COUNSEL A copy of this notice must be served with the summons and complaint on all defendants (if a removal action is filed, a copy of this notice must be served on all plaintiffs). Subsequent documents must be filed at the following location: ~ e s t e r n Division . 312 N. Spring St., Rm. G-8 Los Angeles, CA 90012 LJ Southern Division 411 West Fourth St., Rm. 1-053 Santa Ana, CA 92701-4516 Failure to file at the proper location will result in your documents being returned to you. LJ Eastern Division 3470 Twelfth St., Rm. 134 Riverside, CA 92501 CV-18 (03/06) NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT TO UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE FOR DISCOVERY Case 2:13-cv-03776-DSF-E Document 1 Filed 05/28/13 Page 35 of 38 Page ID #:39
Name & Address: Milord A. Keshishian, SBN 197835 MILORD & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 2049 Century Park East, Suite 3850 Los Angeles, CA 90067 Telephone: (310-226-7878) UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA LA GEM & JEWELRY DESIGN, INC., a California Corporation dba LA ROCKS PLAINTIFF(S) v. ALEX AND ANI, LLC, a Rhode Island limited liability company; and DOES 1-10, inclusive, DEFENDANT(S). TO: DEFENDANT(S): A lawsuit has been filed against you. CASE NUMBER SUMMONS Within 21 days after service of this summons on you (not counting the day you received it), you must serve on the plaintiff an answer to the attached ii' complaint D amended complaint· D counterclaim D cross-claim or a motion under Rule 12 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The answer or motion must be served on the plaintiffs attorney, Milord A. Keshishian , whose address is 2049 Century Park East, Suite 3850, Los Angeles, CA 90067 . If you fail to do so, 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. · MAY 2 8 2013 [Use 60 days if the defendant is the United States or a United States agency, or is an officer or employee of the United States. Allowed 60 days by Rule J 2(a)(3)}. CV-O!A (IO/I I SUMMONS Case 2:13-cv-03776-DSF-E Document 1 Filed 05/28/13 Page 36 of 38 Page ID #:40
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA CIVIL COVER SHEET · I. (a) PLAINTIFFS ( Check box if you are representing yourself D ) LA GEM & JEWELRY DESIGN, INC., a California Corporation, dba LA ROCKS (b) Attorneys (Firm Name, Address and Telephone Number. If you are representing yourself, provide same.) Milord A. Keshishian, SBN 197835, milord@milordlaw.com, Tel: (310) 226-7878 MILORD & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 2049 Century Park East, Suite 3850 Los Angeles, California 90067 II. BASIS OF JURISDICTION (Place an X in one box only.) II DEFENDANT.S ( Check box if you are representing yourself D ) ALEX AND ANI, LLC, a Rhode Island limited liabllify company (b) Attorneys (Firm Name, Address and Telephone Number. If you are representing yourself, provide same.) Ill. CITIZENSHIP OF PRINCIPAL PARTIES-For Diversity Cases Only (Place an X in one box for plaintiff and one for defendant) D 1. U.S. Government Plaintiff l&J 3. Federal Question (U.S. PTF DEF PTF DEF Citizen of This State D 1 D 1 Incorporated or Principal Place D 4 D 4 of Business In this State D 2. U.S. Government Defendant Government Not a Party) D 4. Diversity (Indicate Citizenship of Parties in Item Ill) IV. ORIGIN (Place an X in one box only.) l&J 1. Original D 2. Removed from D 3. Remanded from Proceeding State Court Appellate Court Citizen of Another State Citizen or Subject of a Foreign Country D D 4. Reinstated or Reopened 02 D 2 Incorporated and Principal Place of Business in Another State 03 D 3 Fore.ation 5. 1 ransterred trom Anoffier 6.MU1t1-
District (Specify) D District Litigation V. REQUESTED IN COMPLAINT: JURY DEMAND: l&J Yes 0 No (Check "Yes" only if demanded in complaint.) D 5 D 5 D 6 D 6 CLASS ACTION under F.R.Cv.P. 23: D Yes I&! No I&! MONEY DEMANDED IN COMPLAINT:$ >_
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VI. CAUSE OF ACTION (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.) Lanham Act§ 43(a) Unfair Competition and False Advertising; False Patent Marking; Declaration of Non-Infringement/Invalidity and Unenforceablility of Design Patent; Declaration ofTrade Dress Non-Infringement, Invalidity, and Unenforceability; Unfair Competition and False Advertising Under California Law. VII. NATURE OF SUIT (Place an X in one box only). OTHER STATUTES CONTRACT REALPROPERTYrnNT IMMIGRATION PRISONER PETITIONS PROPERTY RIGHTS D 375 False Claims Act D 110 Insurance D 240 Torts to Lanq D 462 Naturalization Habeas Corpus: 0 820 Copyrights D 245 Tort Product Application D 463 Alien Detainee D 400 State D 120Marlne Liability 465 Other D 510 Motions to Vacate (&I 830 Patent Reapportionment 0 D 130 Miller Act 290 All Other Real Immigration Actions Sentence 840 Trademark 0 41 O Antitrust D D 530 General D 430 ·Banks and Banking D 140 Negotiable Prooertv TORTS SOCIAL SECURITY " " ' " ~ " ' • • A l 0 535 Death Penalty Instrument TORTS y D 861 HIA (1395ff) D 450 Commerce/ICC 150 Recovery of PERSONAL INJURY D 370 Other Fraud Other: Rates/Etc. D Overpayment & O 310 Airplane D 540 Mandamus/Other D 862 Black Lung (923) D 460 Deportation Enforcement of D '315Airplane D 371 Truth in Lending D 550 Civil Rights D 8_63 DIWC/DIWW (405 (g)) Judgment D 470 Racketeer lnflu-
Product Liability D 380 Other Personal D 555 Prison Condition D 864 SSID Title XVI enced & Corrupt Org. D 151 Medicare Act D 320 Assault, Libel & Property Damage Slander 560 Civil Detainee D 865 RSI (405 (g)) D 480 ConsumerCredit 152 Recovery of 330 Fed. Employers' D 385 Property Damage D Conditions of D 490 Cable/Sat TV D Defaulted Student D Liability Product Liability Confinement FEDERAL TAX SUITS Loan (Exel. Vet.) BANKRUPTCY FORFEITURE/PENAL TY 870 Taxes (U.S. Plaintiff or D 340Marine D D 850 Securities/Com-
153 Recovery of D 422 Appeal 28 625Drug Related Defendant) modities/Exchange D 345 Marine Product USC 1S8 D Seizure of Property 21 D Overpayment of Liability 423 Withdrawal 28 D 871 IRS-Third Party 26 use 890 Other Statutory Vet. Benefits D USC881 7609 D Actions D 350 Motor Vehicle USC 1S7 D 160 Stockholders' CIVIL RIGHTS D 6900ther D 891 Agricultural Acts Suits 35S Motor Vehicle D Product Liability D 440 Other Civil Rights D 893 Environmental D 1900ther 360 Other Personal LABOR Matters Contract 0. Injury D 441 Voting D 710 Fair Labor Standards D 895 Freedom of Info. 195 Contract 362 Personal Injury-
D 442 Employment Act Act D Product Liability D Med Malpratice · D 720 Labor/Mgmt. D 896 Arbitration n 196 Franchise 365 Personal Injury-
D 443 Housing/ Relations D Product liability Accomodations D 740 Railway Labor Act REAL PROPERTY 899 Admin. Procedures 367 Health Care/ 445 American with · 0 Act/Review of Appeal of 210 Land Pharmaceutical D Disabilities-
D 751 Family and Medical Agency Decision D Condemnation D Personal Injury Employment Leave Act D 220 Foreclosure Product Liability D 446 American with D 790 Other Labor D 950 Constitutionality of 368 Asbestos Disabilities-Other Litigation • State Statutes D 230 Rent Lease & D Personal Injury D 448 Education D 791 Employee Ret. Inc. Ejectment· ·0 .... .-1.. .-.1 ;,;-h"''" Security Act FOR OFFICE USE ONLY: Case Number: CV13-
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA CIVIL COVER SHEET VIII( a). IDENTICAL CASES: Has this action been previously filed in this court and dismissed, remanded or closed? ~ NO D YES If yes, list case number(s): Vlll(b). RELATED CASES: Have any cases been previously filed in this court that are related to the present case? f&I NO DYES If yes, list case number(s): Civil cases are deemed related if a previously filed case and the present case: (Check all boxes that apply) O A. Arise from the same or closely related transactions, happenings, or events; or 0 B. Call for determination of the same or substantially related or similar questions of law and fact; or O C. For other reasons would entail substantial duplication of labor if heard by different judges; or O D. Involve the same patent, trademark or copyright, "and one of the factors identified above in a, b or c also is present. IX. VENUE: (When completing the following information, use an additional sheet if necessary.) (a) List the County in this District; California County outside of this District; State if other than California; or Foreign Country, in which EACH named plaintiff resides. 0 Check here if the government, its agencies or employees is a named plaintiff. If this box is checked, go to item (b). County in this District:* Los Angeles County California County outside of this District; State, if other than California; or Foreign Countrv (b) List the County in this District; California County outside of this District; State if other than California; or Foreign Country, in which EACH named defendant resides. O Check here ifthe government, its agencies or employees is a named defendant. If this box is checked, go to item (c). County in this District:* California County outside of this District; State, if other than California; or Foreign Countrv Rhode Island (c) List the County in this District; California County outside of this District; State if other than California; or Foreign Country, in which EACH claim arose. NOTE: In land condemnation cases, use the location of the tract of land involved. • County in this District:* Los Angeles County California County outside of this District; State, if other than California; or Foreign Countrv *Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, R1vers1de, Ventura, Santa Barbara, or San Luis Obispo Counties Note: In land condemnation cases, use the location of the tract of land involved Notice to CounseUPartles: The CV-71 (JS-44) Civil Cover Sheet and the information contai d herein neither replace nor supplement the filing and service of pleadings or other papers as required by law. This form, approved by the Judicial Conference of the United States in September 1974, is required pursuant to Local Rule 3-1 is not filed but is used by the Clerk of the Court for the purpose of statistics, venue and initiating the civil docket sheet. (For more detailed instructions, see separate instructions sheet). Key to Statistical codes relating to Social Security Cases: Nature of Sult Code Abbreviation Substantive Statement of Cause of Action 861 HIA 862 BL 863 DIWC 863 DIWW 864 SSID 865 RSI CV-71 (02/13) All claims for health insurance benefits (Medicare) under Title 18, Part A, of the Social Security Act, as amended. Also, include claims by hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, etc., for certification as providers of services under the program. (42 U.S.C. 1935FF(b)) All claims for"Black Lung" benefits underTitle4, Part B, of the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969. (30 U.S.C. 923) . All claims filed by insured workers for disability insurance benefits under Title 2 of the Social Security Act, as amended; plus all claims filed for child's insurance benefits based on disability. (42 U.S.C. 405 (g)) All claims filed for widows or widowers insurance benefits based on disability under Title 2 of the Social Security Act, as a m e n d e d ~ (42 U.S.C. 405 (g)) All claims for supplemental security income payments based upon disability filed under Title 16 of the Social Security Act, as amended. All claims for retirement (old age) and survivors benefits under Title 2 of the Social Security Act, as amended. (42 u.s.c. 405 (g)) CIVIL COVER SHEET Page 2 of 2 Case 2:13-cv-03776-DSF-E Document 1 Filed 05/28/13 Page 38 of 38 Page ID #:42