Gamon Plus v. Campbell Soup - Complaint
Gamon Plus v. Campbell Soup - Complaint
Gamon Plus v. Campbell Soup - Complaint
Plaintiffs,
v.
Gamon Plus, Inc. is a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Illinois
with a principal place of business at 832 Foster Avenue, Bensenville, Illinois 60106. Gamon
Plus, Inc. is in the business of, among other things, the design and production of specialty
packaging and point-of-purchase displays.
2.
Gamon International, Inc. is a corporation organized under the laws of the State of
Illinois with a principal place of business at 832 Foster Avenue, Bensenville, Illinois 60106.
Gamon International, Inc. is in the business of, among other things, the design and production of
specialty packaging and point-of-purchase displays.
3.
Campbells is a corporation organized under the laws of the State of New Jersey
with a principal place of business at 1 Campbell Place, Camden, New Jersey 08103. Campbells
is in the business of, among other things, the production and sale of foods and beverages sold
using brands that include Pepperidge Farm, V8, Campbells brand, Prego, and Royal Dansk.
4.
Trinity is a limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of
New Jersey with a principal place of business at 60 Leonard Street, Metuchen, New Jersey
08840. Trinity is in the business of, among other things, the design and production of specialty
packaging and point-of-purchase displays.
5.
Meijer is a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Michigan with a
principal place of business at 2929 Walker Avenue North West, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49544.
Meijer is in the business of, among other things, the distribution and sale of foods, beverages,
and household goods.
6.
Kroger is a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Ohio with a
principal place of business as 1014 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202. Kroger is in the
business of, among other things, the distribution and sale of foods, beverages, and household
goods.
7.
Gamon competes with Trinity in the product display industry. Gamon is a former
supplier of display racks to Campbells, and Meijer and Kroger both use infringing display racks
to sell, inter alia, Campbells soup products.
PATENTS-IN-SUIT
8.
On September 9, 2014, the USPTO duly and legally issued U.S. Utility Patent No.
8,827,111 (the 111 Patent) titled Multi-chute Gravity Feed Dispenser Display. Gamon owns
and has standing to sue for infringement of the 111 Patent. A copy of the 111 Patent is attached
as Exhibit A. On July 30, 2015 a Supplemental Examination Certificate was issued for the 111
Patent. A copy of the Supplemental Examination Certificate is attached as Exhibit B.
9.
On September 29, 2015 the USPTO duly and legally issued U.S. Utility Patent
No. 9,144,326 (the 326 Patent) titled Multi-chute Gravity Feed Dispenser Display. Gamon
also owns and has standing to sue for infringement of the 326 Patent. A copy of the 326 Patent
is attached as Exhibit C.
10.
On June 30, 2009, the USPTO duly and legally issued U.S. Design Patent No.
D595,074 (the 074 Patent) titled Gravity Feed Dispenser Display. Gamon owns and has
standing to sue for infringement of the 074 Patent. A copy of the 074 Patent is attached as
Exhibit D.
11.
On May 30, 2010, the USPTO duly and legally issued U.S. Design Patent No.
D612,646 (the 646 Patent) titled Gravity Feed Dispenser Display. Gamon owns and has
standing to sue for infringement of the 646 Patent. A copy of the 646 Patent is attached as
Exhibit E.
12.
On August 17, 2010, the USPTO duly and legally issued U.S. Design Patent No.
D621,644 (the 644 Patent) titled Dispenser and Display Device. Gamon owns and has
standing to sue for infringement of the 644 Patent. A copy of the 644 Patent is attached as
Exhibit F.
13.
On August 17, 2010, the USPTO duly and legally issued U.S. Design Patent No.
D621,645 (the 645 Patent) titled Gravity Feed Dispenser Display. Gamon owns and has
standing to sue for infringement of the 645 Patent. A copy of the 645 Patent is attached as
Exhibit G.
This action arises under the Patent Laws of the United States, 35 U.S.C. 1 et
seq. This Court has exclusive jurisdiction over the subject matter of this case under 28 U.S.C.
1331 and 1338(a).
15.
The Court has personal jurisdiction over Campbells because, among other things,
Campbells regularly conducts business in Illinois and in this judicial district. Campbells is
specifically offering soup products using infringing display racks at retail stores in Illinois and
this judicial district.
16.
The Court has personal jurisdiction over Trinity because, among other things,
Trinity regularly conducts business in Illinois and in this judicial district. Trinity is specifically
supplying infringing display racks for retail stores in Illinois and this judicial district.
17.
The Court has personal jurisdiction over Meijer because, among other things,
Meijer regularly conducts business in Illinois and in this judicial district. In this judicial district,
Meijer operates retail stores at 1301 Meijer Drive, Rolling Meadows, Illinois, 60008, 130 South
Gary Avenue, Bloomingdale, Illinois, 60108, and 950 West North Avenue, Melrose Park,
Illinois, 60160. Meijer is specifically offering soup products using infringing display racks at
their retail stores in Illinois and this judicial district.
18.
The Court has personal jurisdiction over Kroger because, among other things,
Kroger regularly conducts business in Illinois and in this judicial district. In this judicial district,
Kroger operates retail stores at 4620 South Damen Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60609, 2701
Columbus Street, Ottawa, Illinois 61350, and 301 East McKinley Road, Ottawa, Illinois 61350.
Kroger is specifically offering soup products using infringing display racks at their retail stores
in Illinois and this judicial district.
19.
Joinder of the Defendants is proper under 35 U.S.C. 299 because, inter alia, all
of the Defendants participate in the production of the product line of dispensers identified in
Exhibit H and referred to as the IQ Maximizer Group 1 Dispenser based on the shape of the
lower product stop. The hard plastic portions and Campbells themed labeling of the IQ
Maximizer Group 1 Dispenser appears to be created by Campbells and Trinity while Kroger and
Meijer both reconfigure, modify, and rebrand the IQ Maximizer Group 1 Dispensers to sell their
private label lines of soup cans (Exhibit H pages 7 and 6, respectively).
20.
1400(b).
SOUP CAN DISPLAYS
21.
continues to dispense) in the United States the following brand products: Campbells brand
Healthy Request Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup, Campbells brand Healthy Request
Tomato Soup, Campbells brand Healthy Request Chicken Noodle Soup, Campbells brand
Chicken with Rice Soup, Campbells brand Healthy Request Bean with Bacon Soup,
Campbells brand Split Pea with Ham & Bacon Soup, Campbells brand 25% Less Sodium
Chicken Noodle Soup, Campbells brand Healthy Request Cream of Chicken Soup, and
Campbells brand Healthy Request Vegetable Beef Soup.
22.
Dispenser) has dispensed (and continues to dispense) in the United States the following brand
products: Campbells brand Chunky Beef with Country Vegetables, Campbells brand
Homestyle Light Chicken and Dumpling Soup, Campbells brand Homestyle Healthy Request
Savory Chicken with Brown Rice Soup, Campbells brand Chunk Hearty Cheeseburger,
Campbells brand Homestyle Creamy Chicken Alfredo Soup, and Campbells brand Homestyle
Healthy Request Tomato with Basil Soup.
23.
Dispenser) has dispensed (and continues to dispense) in the United States the following brand
products: Campbells brand Asian-Style Chicken Noodle, Campbells Brand Great for Cooking
Cream of Chicken and Mushroom Soup, Campbells Brand Great for Cooking Cream of Chicken
with Herbs Soup, Campbells Brand Great for Cooking Cream of Onion Soup, Campbells brand
Fun Favorites Mega Noodle Soup, Campbells brand Fun Favorites Avengers Fun Shaped
Pasta Soup, and Meijer brand Health Tomato Condensed Soup.
24.
Dispenser) has dispensed (and continues to dispense) in the United States the following brand
products: Campbells brand Soup on the Go Classic Tomato Soup, Campbells brand Soup on
the Go Healthy Request Classic Tomato Soup, Campbells brand Soup on the Go Healthy
Request Chicken w/Mini Noodles Soup, and Campbells brand Soup on the Go Cheesy Potato
with Bacon Flavor Soup.
25.
Dispenser) has dispensed (and continues to dispense) in the United States the following brand
products: Campbells brand Creamy Tomato Soup Microwavable Bowl, Campbells brand
Chicken Noodle Soup Microwavable Bowl, Campbells brand Healthy Request Mexican-Style
Chicken Tortilla Soup Microwavable Bowl, and Campbells brand Creamy Chicken and
Dumplings Soup Microwavable Bowl.
Campbells has infringed and continue to infringe claims of the 111 Patent within
the meaning of 35 U.S.C. 271(a) through the foregoing activities including, without limitation,
using, importing, offering for sale and/or selling the IQ Maximizer Group 1 Dispenser, the IQ
Maximizer Group 3 Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 2 Dispenser, and the IQ Maximizer
Group 4 Dispenser in the United States.
28.
Campbells has infringed at least claims 17-35 of the 111 Patent within the
meaning of 35 U.S.C. 271(a) by making, using, offering to sell, and/or selling the IQ
Maximizer Group 1 Dispenser in the United States.
29.
Campbells has infringed at least claims 17-20, 22-31, and 33-35 of the 111
Patent within the meaning of 35 U.S.C. 271(a) by making, using, offering to sell, and/or selling
the IQ Maximizer Group 3 Dispenser in the United States.
30.
Campbells has infringed at least claims 1, 2, 4-5, 7-10, 12-20, 22, 24-28, and 33-
35 of the 111 Patent within the meaning of 35 U.S.C. 271(a) by making, using, offering to
sell, and/or selling the IQ Maximizer Group 2 Dispenser in the United States.
31.
Campbells has infringed at least claims 17-20, 22-31, and 33-35 of the 111
Patent within the meaning of 35 U.S.C. 271(a) by making, using, offering to sell, and/or selling
the IQ Maximizer Group 4 Dispenser in the United States.
32.
claims of the 111 Patent under 35 U.S.C. 271(b) by knowingly and actively inducing
infringement of those claims. Campbells has knowingly and actively induced infringement of
the 111 Patent, through the foregoing activities including, without limitation, importing,
offering to sell and selling the IQ Maximizer Group 1 Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 3
Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 2 Dispenser, and the IQ Maximizer Group 4 Dispenser in
the United States, and by instructing, aiding, assisting and encouraging the offer for sale, sale
and use of the IQ Maximizer Group 1 Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 3 Dispenser, the IQ
Maximizer Group 2 Dispenser, and the IQ Maximizer Group 4 Dispenser in a manner that
infringes the 111 Patent. The direct infringers that are being induced by Campbells include,
without limitation, its suppliers including Trinity, and end-users including Meijer and Kroger
that make, offer for sale, sell and/or use the IQ Maximizer Group 1 Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer
Group 3 Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 2 Dispenser, and the IQ Maximizer Group 4
Dispenser in the United States.
33.
Campbells has infringed at least claims 17-35 of the 111 Patent within the
meaning of 35 U.S.C. 271(b) by inducing Meijer to use the IQ Maximizer Group 1 Dispenser
in the United States.
34.
Campbells has infringed at least claims 17-20, 22-31, and 33-35 of the 111
Patent within the meaning of 35 U.S.C. 271(b) by inducing Meijer to use the IQ Maximizer
Group 3 Dispenser in the United States.
35.
Campbells has infringed at least claims 17-20, 22-31, and 33-35 of the 111
Patent within the meaning of 35 U.S.C. 271(b) by inducing Meijer to use the IQ Maximizer
Group 4 Dispenser in the United States.
36.
Campbells has infringed at least claims 17-35 of the 111 Patent within the
meaning of 35 U.S.C. 271(b) by inducing Kroger to use the IQ Maximizer Group 1 Dispenser
in the United States.
37.
Campbells has infringed at least claims 1, 2, 4-5, 7-10, 12-20, 22, 24-28, and 33-
35 of the 111 Patent within the meaning of 35 U.S.C. 271(b) by inducing Kroger to use the IQ
Maximizer Group 2 Dispenser in the United States.
38.
Campbells has infringed at least claims 8-10 and 12-16 of the 111 Patent within
the meaning of 35 U.S.C. 271(b) by inducing Trinity to make the IQ Maximizer Group 2
Dispenser in the United States.
39.
claims of the 111 Patent under 35 U.S.C. 271(c) through the foregoing activities including,
among other things, importing, offering for sale and selling the IQ Maximizer Group 1
Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 3 Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 2 Dispenser, and the
IQ Maximizer Group 4 Dispenser and by instructing, aiding, assisting, authorizing, advertising,
marketing, promoting, providing for and/or encouraging the offer for sale, sale and use of the IQ
Maximizer Group 1 Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 3 Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 2
Dispenser, and the IQ Maximizer Group 4 Dispenser, which constitute a material part of the
patented invention of the 111 Patent, which Campbells knew are especially made or adapted
for use in an infringement of the 111 Patent, and which are not a staple article of commerce
suitable for substantial non-infringing use. The direct infringers for Campbells contributory
infringement under 35 U.S.C. 271(c) include, without limitation, Campbells end-users
including Kroger and Meijer that use the IQ Maximizer Group 1 Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer
Group 3 Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 2 Dispenser, and/or the IQ Maximizer Group 4
Dispenser.
40.
Campbells has contributorily infringed at least claims 17-35 of the 111 Patent
within the meaning of 35 U.S.C. 271(c) by selling Meijer the IQ Maximizer Group 1 Dispenser
in the United States.
41.
Campbells has contributorily infringed at least claims 17-20, 22-31, and 33-35 of
the 111 Patent within the meaning of 35 U.S.C. 271(c) by selling Meijer the IQ Maximizer
Group 3 Dispenser in the United States.
42.
Campbells has contributorily infringed at least claims 17-20, 22-31, and 33-35 of
the 111 Patent within the meaning of 35 U.S.C. 271(c) by selling Meijer the IQ Maximizer
Group 4 Dispenser in the United States.
43.
Campbells has contributorily infringed at least claims 17-35 of the 111 Patent
within the meaning of 35 U.S.C. 271(c) by selling Kroger the IQ Maximizer Group 1
Dispenser in the United States.
44.
Campbells has contributorily infringed at least claims 1, 2, 4-5, 7-10, 12-20, 22,
24-28, and 33-35 of the 111 Patent within the meaning of 35 U.S.C. 271(c) by selling Kroger
the IQ Maximizer Group 2 Dispenser in the United States.
COUNT II TRINITYS INFRINGEMENT OF U.S. PATENT NO. 8,827,111
45.
Trinity has infringed and continues to infringe claims of the 111 Patent within
the meaning of 35 U.S.C. 271(a) through the foregoing activities including, without limitation,
using, importing, offering for sale and/or selling the IQ Maximizer Group 2 Dispenser in the
United States.
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47.
Trinity has infringed at least claims 8-10 and 12-16 of the 111 Patent within the
meaning of 35 U.S.C. 271(a) by making, using, offering to sell, and/or selling the IQ
Maximizer Group 2 Dispenser in the United States.
48.
Trinity has also indirectly infringed and continues to indirectly infringe claims of
the 111 Patent under 35 U.S.C. 271(b) by knowingly and actively inducing infringement of
those claims. Trinity has knowingly and actively induced infringement of the 111 Patent,
through the foregoing activities including, without limitation, importing, offering to sell and
selling the IQ Maximizer Group 1 Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 3 Dispenser, the IQ
Maximizer Group 2 Dispenser, and the IQ Maximizer Group 4 Dispenser in the United States,
and by instructing, aiding, assisting and encouraging the offer for sale, sale and use of the IQ
Maximizer Group 1 Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 3 Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 2
Dispenser, and the IQ Maximizer Group 4 Dispenser in a manner that infringes the 111 Patent.
The direct infringers that are being induced by Trinity include, without limitation, its end-users
including Meijer and Kroger that make, offer for sale, sell and/or use the IQ Maximizer Group 1
Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 3 Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 2 Dispenser, and the
IQ Maximizer Group 4 Dispenser in the United States.
49.
Trinity has infringed at least claims 17-35 of the 111 Patent within the meaning
of 35 U.S.C. 271(b) by inducing Meijer to use the IQ Maximizer Group 1 Dispenser in the
United States.
50.
Trinity has infringed at least claims 17-20, 22-31, and 33-35 of the 111 Patent
within the meaning of 35 U.S.C. 271(b) by inducing Meijer to use the IQ Maximizer Group 3
Dispenser in the United States.
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51.
Trinity has infringed at least claims 17-20, 22-31, and 33-35 of the 111 Patent
within the meaning of 35 U.S.C. 271(b) by inducing Meijer to use the IQ Maximizer Group 4
Dispenser in the United States.
52.
Trinity has infringed at least claims 17-35 of the 111 Patent within the meaning
of 35 U.S.C. 271(b) by inducing Kroger to use the IQ Maximizer Group 1 Dispenser in the
United States.
53.
Trinity has infringed at least claims 1, 2, 4-5, 7-10, 12-20, 22, 24-28, and 33-35 of
the 111 Patent within the meaning of 35 U.S.C. 271(b) by inducing Kroger to use the IQ
Maximizer Group 2 Dispenser in the United States.
54.
Trinity has also indirectly infringed and continues to indirectly infringe claims of
the 111 Patent under 35 U.S.C. 271(c) through the foregoing activities including, among other
things, importing, offering for sale and selling the IQ Maximizer Group 1 Dispenser, the IQ
Maximizer Group 3 Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 2 Dispenser, and the IQ Maximizer
Group 4 Dispenser and by instructing, aiding, assisting, authorizing, advertising, marketing,
promoting, providing for and/or encouraging the offer for sale, sale and use of the IQ Maximizer
Group 1 Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 3 Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 2 Dispenser,
and the IQ Maximizer Group 4 Dispenser, which constitute a material part of the patented
invention of the 111 Patent, which Trinity knew are especially made or adapted for use in an
infringement of the 111 Patent, and which are not a staple article of commerce suitable for
substantial non-infringing use. The direct infringers for Trinitys contributory infringement under
35 U.S.C. 271(c) include, without limitation, Trinitys end-users including Kroger and Meijer
that use the IQ Maximizer Group 1 Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 3 Dispenser, the IQ
Maximizer Group 2 Dispenser, and/or the IQ Maximizer Group 4 Dispenser in the United States.
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55.
Trinity has contributorily infringed at least claims 17-35 of the 111 Patent within
the meaning of 35 U.S.C. 271(c) by selling Meijer the IQ Maximizer Group 1 Dispenser in the
United States.
56.
Trinity has contributorily infringed at least claims 17-20, 22-31, and 33-35 of the
111 Patent within the meaning of 35 U.S.C. 271(c) by selling Meijer the IQ Maximizer Group
3 Dispenser in the United States.
57.
Trinity has contributorily infringed at least claims 17-20, 22-31, and 33-35 of the
111 Patent within the meaning of 35 U.S.C. 271(c) by selling Meijer the IQ Maximizer Group
4 Dispenser in the United States.
58.
Trinity has contributorily infringed at least claims 17-35 of the 111 Patent within
the meaning of 35 U.S.C. 271(c) by selling Kroger the IQ Maximizer Group 1 Dispenser in the
United States.
59.
Trinity has contributorily infringed at least claims 1, 2, 4-5, 7-10, 12-20, 22, 24-
28, and 33-35 of the 111 Patent within the meaning of 35 U.S.C. 271(c) by selling Kroger the
IQ Maximizer Group 2 Dispenser in the United States.
COUNT III KROGERS INFRINGEMENT OF U.S. PATENT NO. 8,827,111
60.
Kroger has infringed and continues to infringe claims of the 111 Patent within
the meaning of 35 U.S.C. 271(a) through the foregoing activities including, without limitation,
using the IQ Maximizer Group 1 Dispenser and the IQ Maximizer Group 2 Dispenser in the
United States.
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62.
Kroger has infringed at least claims 17-35 of the 111 Patent within the meaning
of 35 U.S.C. 271(a) by making and/or using the IQ Maximizer Group 1 Dispenser in the
United States.
63.
Kroger has infringed at least claims 1, 2, 4-5, 7-10, 12-20, 22, 24-28, and 33-35 of
the 111 Patent within the meaning of 35 U.S.C. 271(a) by making and/or using the IQ
Maximizer Group 2 Dispenser in the United States.
COUNT IV MEIJERS INFRINGEMENT OF U.S. PATENT NO. 8,827,111
64.
Meijer has infringed and continues to infringe claims of the 111 Patent within the
meaning of 35 U.S.C. 271(a) through the foregoing activities including, without limitation,
using the IQ Maximizer Group 1 Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 3 Dispenser, and the IQ
Maximizer Group 4 Dispenser in the United States.
66.
Meijer has infringed at least claims 17-35 of the 111 Patent within the meaning
of 35 U.S.C. 271(a) by making and/or using the IQ Maximizer Group 1 Dispenser in the
United States.
67.
Meijer has infringed at least claims 17-20, 22-31, and 33-35 of the 111 Patent
within the meaning of 35 U.S.C. 271(a) by making and/or using the IQ Maximizer Group 3
Dispenser in the United States.
68.
Meijer has infringed at least claims 17-20, 22-31, and 33-35 of the 111 Patent
within the meaning of 35 U.S.C. 271(a) by making and/or using the IQ Maximizer Group 4
Dispenser in the United States.
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Campbells has infringed and continues to infringe claims of the 326 Patent
within the meaning of 35 U.S.C. 271(a) through the foregoing activities including, without
limitation, using, importing, offering for sale and/or selling the IQ Maximizer Group 1
Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 3 Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 2 Dispenser, and the
IQ Maximizer Group 4 Dispenser in the United States.
71.
Campbells has infringed at least claims 1-4 and 7-23 of the 326 Patent within
the meaning of 35 U.S.C. 271(a) by making, using, offering to sell, and/or selling the IQ
Maximizer Group 1 Dispenser in the United States.
72.
Campbells has infringed at least claims 1-4, 7-12, and 14-23 of the 326 Patent
within the meaning of 35 U.S.C. 271(a) by making, using, offering to sell, and/or selling the IQ
Maximizer Group 3 Dispenser in the United States.
73.
Campbells has infringed at least claims 1-10, 12, and 14-23 of the 326 Patent
within the meaning of 35 U.S.C. 271(a) by making, using, offering to sell, and/or selling the IQ
Maximizer Group 2 Dispenser in the United States.
74.
Campbells has infringed at least claims 1-4, 7-12, and 14-23 of the 326 Patent
within the meaning of 35 U.S.C. 271(a) by making, using, offering to sell, and/or selling the IQ
Maximizer Group 4 Dispenser in the United States.
75.
claims of the 326 Patent under 35 U.S.C. 271(b) by knowingly and actively inducing
infringement of those claims. Campbells has knowingly and actively induced infringement of
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the 326 Patent, through the foregoing activities including, without limitation, importing,
offering to sell and selling the IQ Maximizer Group 1 Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 3
Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 2 Dispenser, and the IQ Maximizer Group 4 Dispenser in
the United States, and by instructing, aiding, assisting and encouraging the offer for sale, sale
and use of the IQ Maximizer Group 1 Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 3 Dispenser, the IQ
Maximizer Group 2 Dispenser, and the IQ Maximizer Group 4 Dispenser in a manner that
infringes the 326 Patent. The direct infringers that are being induced by Campbells include,
without limitation, its suppliers including Trinity, and end-users including Meijer and Kroger
that make, offer for sale, sell and/or use the IQ Maximizer Group 1 Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer
Group 3 Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 2 Dispenser, and the IQ Maximizer Group 4
Dispenser in the United States.
76.
Campbells has infringed at least claims 1-4 and 7-23 of the 326 Patent within
the meaning of 35 U.S.C. 271(b) by inducing Meijer to use the IQ Maximizer Group 1
Dispenser in the United States.
77.
Campbells has infringed at least claims 1-4, 7-12, and 14-23 of the 326 Patent
within the meaning of 35 U.S.C. 271(b) by inducing Meijer to use the IQ Maximizer Group 3
Dispenser in the United States.
78.
Campbells has infringed at least claims 1-4, 7-12, and 14-23 of the 326 Patent
within the meaning of 35 U.S.C. 271(b) by inducing Meijer to use the IQ Maximizer Group 4
Dispenser in the United States.
79.
Campbells has infringed at least claims 1-4 and 7-23 of the 326 Patent within
the meaning of 35 U.S.C. 271(b) by inducing Kroger to use the IQ Maximizer Group 1
Dispenser in the United States.
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80.
Campbells has infringed at least claims 1-10, 12, and 14-23 of the 326 Patent
within the meaning of 35 U.S.C. 271(b) by inducing Kroger to use the IQ Maximizer Group 2
Dispenser in the United States.
81.
claims of the 326 Patent under 35 U.S.C. 271(c) through the foregoing activities including,
among other things, importing, offering for sale and selling the IQ Maximizer Group 1
Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 3 Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 2 Dispenser, and the
IQ Maximizer Group 4 Dispenser and by instructing, aiding, assisting, authorizing, advertising,
marketing, promoting, providing for and/or encouraging the offer for sale, sale and use of the IQ
Maximizer Group 1 Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 3 Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 2
Dispenser, and the IQ Maximizer Group 4 Dispenser, which constitute a material part of the
patented invention of the 326 Patent, which Campbells knew are especially made or adapted
for use in an infringement of the 326 Patent, and which are not a staple article of commerce
suitable for substantial non-infringing use. The direct infringers for Campbells contributory
infringement under 35 U.S.C. 271(c) include, without limitation, Campbells end-users
including Kroger and Meijer that use the IQ Maximizer Group 1 Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer
Group 3 Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 2 Dispenser, and/or the IQ Maximizer Group 4
Dispenser in the United States.
82.
Campbells has contributorily infringed at least claims 1-4 and 7-23 of the 326
Patent within the meaning of 35 U.S.C. 271(c) by selling Meijer the IQ Maximizer Group 1
Dispenser in the United States.
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83.
Campbells has contributorily infringed at least claims 1-4, 7-12, and 14-23 of the
326 Patent within the meaning of 35 U.S.C. 271(c) by selling Meijer the IQ Maximizer Group
3 Dispenser in the United States.
84.
Campbells has contributorily infringed at least claims 1-4, 7-12, and 14-23 of the
326 Patent within the meaning of 35 U.S.C. 271(c) by selling Meijer the IQ Maximizer Group
4 Dispenser in the United States.
85.
Campbells has contributorily infringed at least claims 1-4, 7-12, and 14-23 of the
326 Patent within the meaning of 35 U.S.C. 271(c) by selling Kroger the IQ Maximizer Group
1 Dispenser in the United States.
86.
Campbells has contributorily infringed at least claims 1-10, 12, and 14-23 of the
326 Patent within the meaning of 35 U.S.C. 271(c) by selling Kroger the IQ Maximizer Group
2 Dispenser in the United States.
COUNT VI TRINITYS INFRINGEMENT OF U.S. PATENT NO. 9,144,326
87.
Trinity has indirectly infringed and continues to indirectly infringe claims of the
326 Patent under 35 U.S.C. 271(b) by knowingly and actively inducing infringement of those
claims. Trinity has knowingly and actively induced infringement of the 326 Patent, through the
foregoing activities including, without limitation, importing, offering to sell and selling the IQ
Maximizer Group 1 Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 3 Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 2
Dispenser, and the IQ Maximizer Group 4 Dispenser in the United States, and by instructing,
aiding, assisting and encouraging the offer for sale, sale and use of the IQ Maximizer Group 1
Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 3 Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 2 Dispenser, and the
IQ Maximizer Group 4 Dispenser in a manner that infringes the 326 Patent. The direct
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infringers that are being induced by Trinity include, without limitation, its end-users including
Meijer and Kroger that make, offer for sale, sell and/or use the IQ Maximizer Group 1
Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 3 Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 2 Dispenser, and the
IQ Maximizer Group 4 Dispenser in the United States.
89.
Trinity has infringed at least claims 1-4 and 7-23 of the 326 Patent within the
meaning of 35 U.S.C. 271(b) by inducing Meijer to use the IQ Maximizer Group 1 Dispenser
in the United States.
90.
Trinity has infringed at least claims 1-4, 7-12, and 14-23 of the 326 Patent within
the meaning of 35 U.S.C. 271(b) by inducing Meijer to use the IQ Maximizer Group 3
Dispenser in the United States.
91.
Trinity has infringed at least claims 1-4, 7-12, and 14-23 of the 326 Patent within
the meaning of 35 U.S.C. 271(b) by inducing Meijer to use the IQ Maximizer Group 4
Dispenser in the United States.
92.
Trinity has infringed at least claims 1-4 and 7-23 of the 326 Patent within the
meaning of 35 U.S.C. 271(b) by inducing Kroger to use the IQ Maximizer Group 1 Dispenser
in the United States.
93.
Trinity has infringed at least claims 1-10, 12, and 14-23 of the 326 Patent within
the meaning of 35 U.S.C. 271(b) by inducing Kroger to use the IQ Maximizer Group 2
Dispenser in the United States.
94.
Trinity has also indirectly infringed and continues to indirectly infringe claims of
the 326 Patent under 35 U.S.C. 271(c) through the foregoing activities including, among other
things, importing, offering for sale and selling the IQ Maximizer Group 1 Dispenser, the IQ
Maximizer Group 3 Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 2 Dispenser, and the IQ Maximizer
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Trinity has contributorily infringed at least claims 1-4 and 7-23 of the 326 Patent
within the meaning of 35 U.S.C. 271(c) by selling Meijer the IQ Maximizer Group 1 Dispenser
in the United States.
96.
Trinity has contributorily infringed at least claims 1-4, 7-12, and 14-23 of the
326 Patent within the meaning of 35 U.S.C. 271(c) by selling Meijer the IQ Maximizer Group
3 Dispenser in the United States.
97.
Trinity has contributorily infringed at least claims 1-4, 7-12, and 14-23 of the
326 Patent within the meaning of 35 U.S.C. 271(c) by selling Meijer the IQ Maximizer Group
4 Dispenser in the United States.
98.
Trinity has contributorily infringed at least claims 1-4 and 7-23 of the 326 Patent
within the meaning of 35 U.S.C. 271(c) by selling Kroger the IQ Maximizer Group 1
Dispenser in the United States.
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99.
Trinity has contributorily infringed at least claims 1-10, 12, and 14-23 of the 326
Patent within the meaning of 35 U.S.C. 271(c) by selling Kroger the IQ Maximizer Group 2
Dispenser in the United States.
COUNT VII KROGERS INFRINGEMENT OF U.S. PATENT NO. 9,144,326
100.
Kroger has infringed and continues to infringe claims of the 326 Patent within
the meaning of 35 U.S.C. 271(a) through the foregoing activities including, without limitation,
using the IQ Maximizer Group 1 Dispenser and the IQ Maximizer Group 2 Dispenser in the
United States.
102.
Kroger has infringed at least claims 1-4 and 7-23 of the 326 Patent within the
meaning of 35 U.S.C. 271(a) by making and/or using the IQ Maximizer Group 1 Dispenser in
the United States.
103.
Kroger has infringed at least claims 1-10, 12, and 14-23 of the 326 Patent within
the meaning of 35 U.S.C. 271(a) by making and/or using the IQ Maximizer Group 2 Dispenser
in the United States.
COUNT VIII MEIJERS INFRINGEMENT OF U.S. PATENT NO. 9,144,326
104.
Meijer has infringed and continues to infringe claims of the 326 Patent within the
meaning of 35 U.S.C. 271(a) through the foregoing activities including, without limitation,
using the IQ Maximizer Group 1 Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 3 Dispenser, and the IQ
Maximizer Group 4 Dispenser in the United States.
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106.
Meijer has infringed at least claims 1-4 and 7-23 of the 326 Patent within the
meaning of 35 U.S.C. 271(a) by making and/or using the IQ Maximizer Group 1 Dispenser in
the United States.
107.
Meijer has infringed at least claims 1-4, 7-12, and 14-23 of the 326 Patent within
the meaning of 35 U.S.C. 271(a) by making and/or using the IQ Maximizer Group 3 Dispenser
in the United States.
108.
Meijer has infringed at least claims 1-4, 7-12, and 14-23 of the 326 Patent within
the meaning of 35 U.S.C. 271(a) by making and/or using the IQ Maximizer Group 4 Dispenser
in the United States.
COUNT IX CAMPBELLS INFRINGEMENT OF
U.S. DESIGN PATENT NO. D595,074
109.
The 074 Patent claims an ornamental design for a gravity feed dispenser
display.
111.
the IQ Maximizer Group 3 Dispenser are gravity feed dispenser displays that infringe the 074
Patent.
112.
Figure 1 of the 074 Patent is shown below compared to the IQ Maximizer Group
1 Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 2 Dispenser, and the IQ Maximizer Group 3 Dispenser.
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113.
IQ Maximizer Group
1 Dispenser
IQ Maximizer Group
2 Dispenser
IQ Maximizer Group
3 Dispenser
the IQ Maximizer Group 3 Dispenser have appropriated the ornamental design for a gravity feed
dispenser display as shown and described in the 074 Patent. The 074 Patent claims a nonfunctional ornamental design.
114.
In the eye of the ordinary observer, giving such attention as a purchaser usually
gives, the non-functional ornamental design for a gravity feed dispenser display claimed in the
074 Patent and the IQ Maximizer Group 1 Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 2 Dispenser, and
the IQ Maximizer Group 3 Dispenser are substantially the same; the resemblance is such as to
deceive an ordinary observer, inducing him/her to purchase one supposing it to be the other.
115.
Campbells has infringed and continues to infringe the ornamental design for a
gravity feed dispenser display claimed in the 074 Patent within the meaning of 35 U.S.C.
271(a) through activities including, without limitation, importing, offering for sale and selling
the IQ Maximizer Group 1 Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 2 Dispenser, and the IQ
Maximizer Group 3 Dispenser in the United States.
116.
Campbells has also indirectly infringed and continues to indirectly infringe the
ornamental design for a gravity feed dispenser display claimed in the 074 Patent under 35
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U.S.C. 271(b) by knowingly and actively inducing infringement through the foregoing
activities including, without limitation, importing, offering to sell and selling the IQ Maximizer
Group 1 Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 2 Dispenser, and the IQ Maximizer Group 3
Dispenser in the United States, and by instructing, aiding, assisting and encouraging the offer for
sale, sale and use of the IQ Maximizer Group 1 Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 2 Dispenser,
and the IQ Maximizer Group 3 Dispenser in a manner that infringes the 074 Patent. The direct
infringers that are being induced by Campbells include, without limitation, its retail customers
and end-users that use the IQ Maximizer Group 1 Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 2
Dispenser, and the IQ Maximizer Group 3 Dispenser in the United States. The direct infringers
include Kroger and Meijer.
117.
has injured Gamon and Gamon is entitled to recover damages adequate to compensate it for such
infringement, but in no event less than a reasonable royalty, as permitted under 35 U.S.C. 284,
as well as all remedies for design Patent infringement permitted under 35 U.S.C. 289.
118.
Gamon has complied with 35 U.S.C. 287 to the extent required by law.
119.
Campbells infringement and/or inducement to infringe the 074 Patent has been
Gamon, which has no adequate remedy at law, and will continue to injure Gamon unless and
until this Court enters an injunction prohibiting further infringement and, specifically, enjoining
further importation, manufacture, use, offer for sale and/or sale of products within the scope of
the design claimed in the 074 Patent, and enjoining Campbells from inducing infringement of
the design claimed in the 074 Patent.
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Trinity has indirectly infringed and continues to indirectly infringe the ornamental
design for a gravity feed dispenser display claimed in the 074 Patent under 35 U.S.C. 271(b)
by knowingly and actively inducing infringement through the foregoing activities including,
without limitation, importing, offering to sell and selling the IQ Maximizer Group 1 Dispenser,
the IQ Maximizer Group 2 Dispenser, and the IQ Maximizer Group 3 Dispenser in the United
States, and by instructing, aiding, assisting and encouraging the offer for sale, sale and use of the
IQ Maximizer Group 1 Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 2 Dispenser, and the IQ Maximizer
Group 3 Dispenser in a manner that infringes the 074 Patent. The direct infringers that are being
induced by Trinity include, without limitation, its retail customers and end-users that use the IQ
Maximizer Group 1 Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 2 Dispenser, and the IQ Maximizer
Group 3 Dispenser in the United States. The direct infringers include Kroger and Meijer.
123.
injured Gamon and Gamon is entitled to recover damages adequate to compensate it for such
infringement, but in no event less than a reasonable royalty, as permitted under 35 U.S.C. 284,
as well as all remedies for design Patent infringement permitted under 35 U.S.C. 289.
124.
Gamon has complied with 35 U.S.C. 287 to the extent required by law.
125.
Trinitys infringement and/or inducement to infringe the 074 Patent has been
Trinitys infringement of the 074 Patent has caused irreparable harm to Gamon,
which has no adequate remedy at law, and will continue to injure Gamon unless and until this
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Court enters an injunction prohibiting further infringement and, specifically, enjoining further
importation, manufacture, use, offer for sale and/or sale of products within the scope of the
design claimed in the 074 Patent, and enjoining Trinity from inducing infringement of the
design claimed in the 074 Patent.
COUNT XI KROGERS INFRINGEMENT OF
U.S. DESIGN PATENT NO. D595,074
127.
Kroger has infringed and continues to infringe the ornamental design for a gravity
feed dispenser display claimed in the 074 Patent within the meaning of 35 U.S.C. 271(a)
through activities including, without limitation, using the IQ Maximizer Group 1 Dispenser and
the IQ Maximizer Group 2 Dispenser in the United States.
129.
damages adequate to compensate it for such infringement, but in no event less than a reasonable
royalty, as permitted under 35 U.S.C. 284, as well as all remedies for design Patent
infringement permitted under 35 U.S.C. 289.
130.
Gamon has complied with 35 U.S.C. 287 to the extent required by law.
131.
Krogers infringement and/or inducement to infringe the 074 Patent has been
Krogers infringement of the 074 Patent has caused irreparable harm to Gamon,
which has no adequate remedy at law, and will continue to injure Gamon unless and until this
Court enters an injunction prohibiting further infringement and, specifically, enjoining further
importation, manufacture, use, offer for sale and/or sale of products within the scope of the
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design claimed in the 074 Patent, and enjoining Kroger from inducing infringement of the
design claimed in the 074 Patent.
COUNT XII MEIJERS INFRINGEMENT OF
U.S. DESIGN PATENT NO. D595,074
133.
Meijer has infringed and continues to infringe the ornamental design for a gravity
feed dispenser display claimed in the 074 Patent within the meaning of 35 U.S.C. 271(a)
through activities including, without limitation, using the IQ Maximizer Group 1 Dispenser and
the IQ Maximizer Group 3 Dispenser in the United States.
135.
damages adequate to compensate it for such infringement, but in no event less than a reasonable
royalty, as permitted under 35 U.S.C. 284, as well as all remedies for design Patent
infringement permitted under 35 U.S.C. 289.
136.
Gamon has complied with 35 U.S.C. 287 to the extent required by law.
137.
Meijers infringement and/or inducement to infringe the 074 Patent has been
Meijers infringement of the 074 Patent has caused irreparable harm to Gamon,
which has no adequate remedy at law, and will continue to injure Gamon unless and until this
Court enters an injunction prohibiting further infringement and, specifically, enjoining further
importation, manufacture, use, offer for sale and/or sale of products within the scope of the
design claimed in the 074 Patent, and enjoining Meijer from inducing infringement of the
design claimed in the 074 Patent.
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The 646 Patent claims an ornamental design for a gravity feed dispenser
display.
141.
are gravity feed dispenser displays that infringe the 646 Patent.
142.
Figure 1 of the 646 Patent is shown below compared to the IQ Maximizer Group
143.
IQ Maximizer Group 1
Dispenser
IQ Maximizer Group 3
Dispenser
have appropriated the ornamental design for a gravity feed dispenser display as shown and
described in the 646 Patent. The 646 Patent claims a non-functional ornamental design.
144.
In the eye of the ordinary observer, giving such attention as a purchaser usually
gives, the non-functional ornamental design for a gravity feed dispenser display claimed in the
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646 Patent and the IQ Maximizer Group 1 Dispenser and the IQ Maximizer Group 3 Dispenser
are substantially the same; the resemblance is such as to deceive an ordinary observer, inducing
him/her to purchase one supposing it to be the other.
145.
Campbells has infringed and continues to infringe the ornamental design for a
gravity feed dispenser display claimed in the 646 Patent within the meaning of 35 U.S.C.
271(a) through activities including, without limitation, importing, offering for sale and selling
the IQ Maximizer Group 1 Dispenser and the IQ Maximizer Group 3 Dispenser in the United
States.
146.
Campbells has also indirectly infringed and continues to indirectly infringe the
ornamental design for a gravity feed dispenser display claimed in the 646 Patent under 35
U.S.C. 271(b) by knowingly and actively inducing infringement through the foregoing
activities including, without limitation, importing, offering to sell and selling the IQ Maximizer
Group 1 Dispenser and the IQ Maximizer Group 3 Dispenser in the United States, and by
instructing, aiding, assisting and encouraging the offer for sale, sale and use of the IQ Maximizer
Group 1 Dispenser and the IQ Maximizer Group 3 Dispenser in a manner that infringes the 646
Patent. The direct infringers that are being induced by Campbells include, without limitation, its
retail customers and end-users that use the IQ Maximizer Group 1 Dispenser and the IQ
Maximizer Group 3 Dispenser in the United States. The direct infringers include Kroger and
Meijer.
147.
has injured Gamon and Gamon is entitled to recover damages adequate to compensate it for such
infringement, but in no event less than a reasonable royalty, as permitted under 35 U.S.C. 284,
as well as all remedies for design Patent infringement permitted under 35 U.S.C. 289.
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148.
Gamon has complied with 35 U.S.C. 287 to the extent required by law.
149.
Campbells infringement and/or inducement to infringe the 646 Patent has been
Gamon, which has no adequate remedy at law, and will continue to injure Gamon unless and
until this Court enters an injunction prohibiting further infringement and, specifically, enjoining
further importation, manufacture, use, offer for sale and/or sale of products within the scope of
the design claimed in the 646 Patent, and enjoining Campbells from inducing infringement of
the design claimed in the 646 Patent.
COUNT XIV TRINITYS INFRINGEMENT OF U.S. DESIGN PATENT NO. D612,646
151.
Trinity has indirectly infringed and continues to indirectly infringe the ornamental
design for a gravity feed dispenser display claimed in the 646 Patent under 35 U.S.C. 271(b)
by knowingly and actively inducing infringement through the foregoing activities including,
without limitation, importing, offering to sell and selling the IQ Maximizer Group 1 Dispenser
and the IQ Maximizer Group 3 Dispenser in the United States, and by instructing, aiding,
assisting and encouraging the offer for sale, sale and use of the IQ Maximizer Group 1 Dispenser
and the IQ Maximizer Group 3 Dispenser in a manner that infringes the 646 Patent. The direct
infringers that are being induced by Trinity include, without limitation, its retail customers and
end-users that use the IQ Maximizer Group 1 Dispenser and the IQ Maximizer Group 3
Dispenser in the United States. The direct infringers include Kroger and Meijer.
153.
injured Gamon and Gamon is entitled to recover damages adequate to compensate it for such
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infringement, but in no event less than a reasonable royalty, as permitted under 35 U.S.C. 284,
as well as all remedies for design Patent infringement permitted under 35 U.S.C. 289.
154.
Gamon has complied with 35 U.S.C. 287 to the extent required by law.
155.
Trinitys infringement and/or inducement to infringe the 646 Patent has been
Trinitys infringement of the 646 Patent has caused irreparable harm to Gamon,
which has no adequate remedy at law, and will continue to injure Gamon unless and until this
Court enters an injunction prohibiting further infringement and, specifically, enjoining further
importation, manufacture, use, offer for sale and/or sale of products within the scope of the
design claimed in the 646 Patent, and enjoining Trinity from inducing infringement of the
design claimed in the 646 Patent.
COUNT XV KROGERS INFRINGEMENT OF U.S. DESIGN PATENT NO. D612,646
157.
Kroger has infringed and continues to infringe the ornamental design for a gravity
feed dispenser display claimed in the 646 Patent within the meaning of 35 U.S.C. 271(a)
through activities including, without limitation, using the IQ Maximizer Group 1 Dispenser in
the United States.
159.
damages adequate to compensate it for such infringement, but in no event less than a reasonable
royalty, as permitted under 35 U.S.C. 284, as well as all remedies for design Patent
infringement permitted under 35 U.S.C. 289.
160.
Gamon has complied with 35 U.S.C. 287 to the extent required by law.
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161.
Krogers infringement and/or inducement to infringe the 646 Patent has been
Krogers infringement of the 646 Patent has caused irreparable harm to Gamon,
which has no adequate remedy at law, and will continue to injure Gamon unless and until this
Court enters an injunction prohibiting further infringement and, specifically, enjoining further
importation, manufacture, use, offer for sale and/or sale of products within the scope of the
design claimed in the 646 Patent, and enjoining Kroger from inducing infringement of the
design claimed in the 646 Patent.
COUNT XVI MEIJERS INFRINGEMENT OF U.S. DESIGN PATENT NO. D612,646
163.
Meijer has infringed and continues to infringe the ornamental design for a gravity
feed dispenser display claimed in the 646 Patent within the meaning of 35 U.S.C. 271(a)
through activities including, without limitation, using the IQ Maximizer Group 1 Dispenser and
the IQ Maximizer Group 3 Dispenser in the United States.
165.
damages adequate to compensate it for such infringement, but in no event less than a reasonable
royalty, as permitted under 35 U.S.C. 284, as well as all remedies for design Patent
infringement permitted under 35 U.S.C. 289.
166.
Gamon has complied with 35 U.S.C. 287 to the extent required by law.
167.
Meijers infringement and/or inducement to infringe the 646 Patent has been
Meijers infringement of the 646 Patent has caused irreparable harm to Gamon,
which has no adequate remedy at law, and will continue to injure Gamon unless and until this
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Court enters an injunction prohibiting further infringement and, specifically, enjoining further
importation, manufacture, use, offer for sale and/or sale of products within the scope of the
design claimed in the 646 Patent, and enjoining Meijer from inducing infringement of the
design claimed in the 646 Patent.
COUNT XVIICAMPBELLS INFRINGEMENT OF
U.S. DESIGN PATENT NO. D621,644
169.
The 644 Patent claims an ornamental design for a dispenser and display
device.
171.
IQ Maximizer Group 3 Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 4 Dispenser, and the IQ Maximizer
Group 5 Dispenser are dispensers and display devices that infringe the 644 Patent.
172.
Figure 1 of the 644 Patent is shown below compared to the IQ Maximizer Group
1 Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 2 Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 3 Dispenser, the IQ
Maximizer Group 4 Dispenser, and the IQ Maximizer Group 5 Dispenser.
644 Patent
IQ
Maximizer
Group 1
IQ
Maximizer
Group 2
IQ
Maximizer
Group 3
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IQ
Maximizer
Group 4
IQ
Maximizer
Group 5
173.
IQ Maximizer Group 3 Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 4 Dispenser, and the IQ Maximizer
Group 5 Dispenser have appropriated the ornamental design for a dispenser and display device as
shown and described in the 644 Patent. The 644 Patent claims a non-functional ornamental
design.
174.
In the eye of the ordinary observer, giving such attention as a purchaser usually
gives, the non-functional ornamental design for a dispenser and display device claimed in the
644 Patent and the IQ Maximizer Group 1 Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 2 Dispenser, the
IQ Maximizer Group 3 Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 4 Dispenser, and the IQ Maximizer
Group 5 Dispenser are substantially the same; the resemblance is such as to deceive an ordinary
observer, inducing him/her to purchase one supposing it to be the other.
175.
Campbells has infringed and continues to infringe the ornamental design for a
dispenser and display device claimed in the 644 Patent within the meaning of 35 U.S.C.
271(a) through activities including, without limitation, importing, offering for sale and selling
the IQ Maximizer Group 1 Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 2 Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer
Group 3 Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 4 Dispenser, and the IQ Maximizer Group 5
Dispenser in the United States.
176.
Campbells has also indirectly infringed and continues to indirectly infringe the
ornamental design for a dispenser and display device claimed in the 644 Patent under 35 U.S.C.
271(b) by knowingly and actively inducing infringement through the foregoing activities
including, without limitation, importing, offering to sell and selling the IQ Maximizer Group 1
Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 2 Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 3 Dispenser, the IQ
Maximizer Group 4 Dispenser, and the IQ Maximizer Group 5 Dispenser in the United States,
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and by instructing, aiding, assisting and encouraging the offer for sale, sale and use of the IQ
Maximizer Group 1 Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 2 Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 3
Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 4 Dispenser, and the IQ Maximizer Group 5 Dispenser in a
manner that infringes the 644 Patent. The direct infringers that are being induced by Campbells
include, without limitation, its retail customers and end-users that use the IQ Maximizer Group 1
Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 2 Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 3 Dispenser, the IQ
Maximizer Group 4 Dispenser, and the IQ Maximizer Group 5 Dispenser in the United States.
The direct infringers include Kroger and Meijer.
177.
has injured Gamon and Gamon is entitled to recover damages adequate to compensate it for such
infringement, but in no event less than a reasonable royalty, as permitted under 35 U.S.C. 284,
as well as all remedies for design Patent infringement permitted under 35 U.S.C. 289.
178.
Gamon has complied with 35 U.S.C. 287 to the extent required by law.
179.
Campbells infringement and/or inducement to infringe the 644 Patent has been
Gamon, which has no adequate remedy at law, and will continue to injure Gamon unless and
until this Court enters an injunction prohibiting further infringement and, specifically, enjoining
further importation, manufacture, use, offer for sale and/or sale of products within the scope of
the design claimed in the 644 Patent, and enjoining Campbells from inducing infringement of
the design claimed in the 644 Patent.
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Trinity has infringed and continues to infringe the ornamental design for a
dispenser and display device claimed in the 644 Patent within the meaning of 35 U.S.C.
271(a) through activities including, without limitation, importing, offering for sale and selling
the IQ Maximizer Group 1 Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 2 Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer
Group 3 Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 4 Dispenser, and the IQ Maximizer Group 5
Dispenser in the United States.
183.
Trinity has also indirectly infringed and continues to indirectly infringe the
ornamental design for a dispenser and display device claimed in the 644 Patent under 35 U.S.C.
271(b) by knowingly and actively inducing infringement through the foregoing activities
including, without limitation, importing, offering to sell and selling the IQ Maximizer Group 1
Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 2 Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 3 Dispenser, the IQ
Maximizer Group 4 Dispenser, and the IQ Maximizer Group 5 Dispenser in the United States,
and by instructing, aiding, assisting and encouraging the offer for sale, sale and use of the IQ
Maximizer Group 1 Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 2 Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 3
Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 4 Dispenser, and the IQ Maximizer Group 5 Dispenser in a
manner that infringes the 644 Patent. The direct infringers that are being induced by Trinity
include, without limitation, its retail customers and end-users that use the IQ Maximizer Group 1
Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 2 Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 3 Dispenser, the IQ
Maximizer Group 4 Dispenser, and the IQ Maximizer Group 5 Dispenser in the United States.
The direct infringers include Kroger and Meijer.
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184.
injured Gamon and Gamon is entitled to recover damages adequate to compensate it for such
infringement, but in no event less than a reasonable royalty, as permitted under 35 U.S.C. 284,
as well as all remedies for design Patent infringement permitted under 35 U.S.C. 289.
185.
Gamon has complied with 35 U.S.C. 287 to the extent required by law.
186.
Trinitys infringement and/or inducement to infringe the 644 Patent has been
Trinitys infringement of the 644 Patent has caused irreparable harm to Gamon,
which has no adequate remedy at law, and will continue to injure Gamon unless and until this
Court enters an injunction prohibiting further infringement and, specifically, enjoining further
importation, manufacture, use, offer for sale and/or sale of products within the scope of the
design claimed in the 644 Patent, and enjoining Trinity from inducing infringement of the
design claimed in the 644 Patent.
COUNT XIX KROGERS INFRINGEMENT OF U.S. DESIGN PATENT NO. D621,644
188.
Kroger has infringed and continues to infringe the ornamental design for a
dispenser and display device claimed in the 644 Patent within the meaning of 35 U.S.C.
271(a) through activities including, without limitation, using the IQ Maximizer Group 1
Dispenser and the IQ Maximizer Group 2 Dispenser in the United States.
190.
damages adequate to compensate it for such infringement, but in no event less than a reasonable
royalty, as permitted under 35 U.S.C. 284, as well as all remedies for design Patent
infringement permitted under 35 U.S.C. 289.
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191.
Gamon has complied with 35 U.S.C. 287 to the extent required by law.
192.
Krogers infringement and/or inducement to infringe the 644 Patent has been
Krogers infringement of the 644 Patent has caused irreparable harm to Gamon,
which has no adequate remedy at law, and will continue to injure Gamon unless and until this
Court enters an injunction prohibiting further infringement and, specifically, enjoining further
importation, manufacture, use, offer for sale and/or sale of products within the scope of the
design claimed in the 644 Patent, and enjoining Kroger from inducing infringement of the
design claimed in the 644 Patent.
COUNT XX MEIJERS INFRINGEMENT OF U.S. DESIGN PATENT NO. D621,644
194.
Meijer has infringed and continues to infringe the ornamental design for a
dispenser and display device claimed in the 644 Patent within the meaning of 35 U.S.C.
271(a) through activities including, without limitation, using the IQ Maximizer Group 1
Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 3 Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 5 Dispenser, and the
IQ Maximizer Group 4 Dispenser in the United States.
196.
damages adequate to compensate it for such infringement, but in no event less than a reasonable
royalty, as permitted under 35 U.S.C. 284, as well as all remedies for design Patent
infringement permitted under 35 U.S.C. 289.
197.
Gamon has complied with 35 U.S.C. 287 to the extent required by law.
198.
Meijers infringement and/or inducement to infringe the 644 Patent has been
199.
Meijers infringement of the 644 Patent has caused irreparable harm to Gamon,
which has no adequate remedy at law, and will continue to injure Gamon unless and until this
Court enters an injunction prohibiting further infringement and, specifically, enjoining further
importation, manufacture, use, offer for sale and/or sale of products within the scope of the
design claimed in the 644 Patent, and enjoining Meijer from inducing infringement of the
design claimed in the 644 Patent.
COUNT XXI CAMPBELLS INFRINGEMENT OF
U.S. DESIGN PATENT NO. D621,645
200.
The 645 Patent claims an ornamental design for a gravity feed dispenser
display.
202.
the IQ Maximizer Group 3 Dispenser are dispensers and display devices that infringe the 645
Patent.
203.
Figure 1 of the 645 Patent is shown below compared to the IQ Maximizer Group
1 Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 2 Dispenser, and the IQ Maximizer Group 3 Dispenser.
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645 Patent
204.
IQ Maximizer Group
1
IQ Maximizer Group
2
IQ Maximizer Group
3
the IQ Maximizer Group 3 Dispenser have appropriated the ornamental design for a gravity feed
dispenser display as shown and described in the 645 Patent. The 645 Patent claims a nonfunctional ornamental design.
205.
In the eye of the ordinary observer, giving such attention as a purchaser usually
gives, the non-functional ornamental design for a gravity feed dispenser display claimed in the
645 Patent and the IQ Maximizer Group 1 Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 2 Dispenser, and
the IQ Maximizer Group 3 Dispenser are substantially the same; the resemblance is such as to
deceive an ordinary observer, inducing him/her to purchase one supposing it to be the other.
206.
Campbells has infringed and continues to infringe the ornamental design for a
gravity feed dispenser display claimed in the 645 Patent within the meaning of 35 U.S.C.
271(a) through activities including, without limitation, importing, offering for sale and selling
the IQ Maximizer Group 1 Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 2 Dispenser, and the IQ
Maximizer Group 3 Dispenser in the United States.
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207.
Campbells has also indirectly infringed and continues to indirectly infringe the
ornamental design for a gravity feed dispenser display claimed in the 645 Patent under 35
U.S.C. 271(b) by knowingly and actively inducing infringement through the foregoing
activities including, without limitation, importing, offering to sell and selling the IQ Maximizer
Group 1 Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 2 Dispenser, and the IQ Maximizer Group 3
Dispenser in the United States, and by instructing, aiding, assisting and encouraging the offer for
sale, sale and use of the IQ Maximizer Group 1 Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 2 Dispenser,
and the IQ Maximizer Group 3 Dispenser in a manner that infringes the 645 Patent. The direct
infringers that are being induced by Campbells include, without limitation, its retail customers
and end-users that use the IQ Maximizer Group 1 Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 2
Dispenser, and the IQ Maximizer Group 3 Dispenser in the United States. The direct infringers
include Kroger and Meijer.
208.
has injured Gamon and Gamon is entitled to recover damages adequate to compensate it for such
infringement, but in no event less than a reasonable royalty, as permitted under 35 U.S.C. 284,
as well as all remedies for design Patent infringement permitted under 35 U.S.C. 289.
209.
Gamon has complied with 35 U.S.C. 287 to the extent required by law.
210.
Campbells infringement and/or inducement to infringe the 645 Patent has been
Gamon, which has no adequate remedy at law, and will continue to injure Gamon unless and
until this Court enters an injunction prohibiting further infringement and, specifically, enjoining
further importation, manufacture, use, offer for sale and/or sale of products within the scope of
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the design claimed in the 645 Patent, and enjoining Campbells from inducing infringement of
the design claimed in the 645 Patent.
COUNT XXII TRINITYS INFRINGEMENT OF
U.S. DESIGN PATENT NO. D621,645
212.
Trinity has indirectly infringed and continues to indirectly infringe the ornamental
design for a gravity feed dispenser display claimed in the 645 Patent under 35 U.S.C. 271(b)
by knowingly and actively inducing infringement through the foregoing activities including,
without limitation, importing, offering to sell and selling the IQ Maximizer Group 1 Dispenser,
the IQ Maximizer Group 2 Dispenser, and the IQ Maximizer Group 3 Dispenser in the United
States, and by instructing, aiding, assisting and encouraging the offer for sale, sale and use of the
IQ Maximizer Group 1 Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 2 Dispenser, and the IQ Maximizer
Group 3 Dispenser in a manner that infringes the 645 Patent. The direct infringers that are being
induced by Trinity include, without limitation, its retail customers and end-users that use the IQ
Maximizer Group 1 Dispenser, the IQ Maximizer Group 2 Dispenser, and the IQ Maximizer
Group 3 Dispenser in the United States. The direct infringers include Kroger and Meijer.
214.
injured Gamon and Gamon is entitled to recover damages adequate to compensate it for such
infringement, but in no event less than a reasonable royalty, as permitted under 35 U.S.C. 284,
as well as all remedies for design Patent infringement permitted under 35 U.S.C. 289.
215.
Gamon has complied with 35 U.S.C. 287 to the extent required by law.
216.
Trinitys infringement and/or inducement to infringe the 645 Patent has been
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217.
Trinitys infringement of the 645 Patent has caused irreparable harm to Gamon,
which has no adequate remedy at law, and will continue to injure Gamon unless and until this
Court enters an injunction prohibiting further infringement and, specifically, enjoining further
importation, manufacture, use, offer for sale and/or sale of products within the scope of the
design claimed in the 645 Patent, and enjoining Trinity from inducing infringement of the
design claimed in the 645 Patent.
COUNT XXIIIKROGERS INFRINGEMENT OF U.S. DESIGN PATENT NO. D621,645
218.
Kroger has infringed and continues to infringe the ornamental design for a gravity
feed dispenser display claimed in the 645 Patent within the meaning of 35 U.S.C. 271(a)
through activities including, without limitation, using the IQ Maximizer Group 1 Dispenser and
the IQ Maximizer Group 2 Dispenser in the United States.
220.
damages adequate to compensate it for such infringement, but in no event less than a reasonable
royalty, as permitted under 35 U.S.C. 284, as well as all remedies for design Patent
infringement permitted under 35 U.S.C. 289.
221.
Gamon has complied with 35 U.S.C. 287 to the extent required by law.
222.
Krogers infringement and/or inducement to infringe the 645 Patent has been
Krogers infringement of the 645 Patent has caused irreparable harm to Gamon,
which has no adequate remedy at law, and will continue to injure Gamon unless and until this
Court enters an injunction prohibiting further infringement and, specifically, enjoining further
importation, manufacture, use, offer for sale and/or sale of products within the scope of the
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design claimed in the 645 Patent, and enjoining Kroger from inducing infringement of the
design claimed in the 645 Patent.
COUNT XXIVMEIJERS INFRINGEMENT OF U.S. DESIGN PATENT NO. D621,645
224.
Meijer has infringed and continues to infringe the ornamental design for a gravity
feed dispenser display claimed in the 645 Patent within the meaning of 35 U.S.C. 271(a)
through activities including, without limitation, using the IQ Maximizer Group 1 Dispenser and
the IQ Maximizer Group 3 Dispenser in the United States.
226.
damages adequate to compensate it for such infringement, but in no event less than a reasonable
royalty, as permitted under 35 U.S.C. 284, as well as all remedies for design Patent
infringement permitted under 35 U.S.C. 289.
227.
Gamon has complied with 35 U.S.C. 287 to the extent required by law.
228.
Meijers infringement and/or inducement to infringe the 645 Patent has been
Meijers infringement of the 645 Patent has caused irreparable harm to Gamon,
which has no adequate remedy at law, and will continue to injure Gamon unless and until this
Court enters an injunction prohibiting further infringement and, specifically, enjoining further
importation, manufacture, use, offer for sale and/or sale of products within the scope of the
design claimed in the 645 Patent, and enjoining Meijer from inducing infringement of the
design claimed in the 645 Patent.
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B.
infringement that has occurred, and in no event less than a reasonable royalty as
permitted by 35 U.S.C. 284, together with prejudgment interest;
C.
U.S.C. 289;
D.
E.
Such other relief that Gamon is entitled to under law, and any other further
relief that this Court or a jury may deem just and proper.
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Jury Demand
Gamon demands a trial by jury on all issues presented in this Complaint.
Respectfully submitted,
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