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    Taylor J. Wright (California State Bar No. 288609)E-mail: twrightmabr. cornLarry R. Laycock (Utah State Bar No, 4868; Pro Hac Vice Forthcoming)E-mail: [email protected] B. Beckstrom (Utah State Bar No. 14127; ro Hac Vice Forthming)E-mail: [email protected] zzMASCHOFF BRENNAN20 Pacifica, Suite 1130 01 South Main St Su te 4 Q QIrvine, California 92618 alt Lake City, Utai 8411Telephone: 949) 202-1900 elephone: 435) 252-1360YFacsimile 949) 453-1104 acsimile 435) 252-13 61Attorneys for Plaintiff Sundesa, LLC

    UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURTCENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

    Civil Action C VI 3-01984 JLS DFMx)

    COMPL INT FOR P TENTIN F R IN G E M E N TV.

    Labrada Bodybuilding Nutrition, Inc., aTexas Corporation,Defendant.

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    Sundesa, LLC, a Utah Limited LiabilityCompany,Plaintiff,

    [Demand for Jury Trial]

    COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT

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    I laintiff Sundesa, LLC ( Sundesa ) complains against Defendant Labrada2 Bodybuilding Nutrition, Inc., a Texas Corporation ( Labrada Bodybuilding ) for the3 causes of action alleged as follows:4 HE PARTIESundesa is a limited liability company duly organized and existing under the6 laws of the State of Utah, with its principal place of business located at 284 South 7007 West, Pleasant Grove, Utah 84062.8 undesa alleges Labrada Bodybuilding is a corporation organized and9 existing under the laws of the State of Texas with its principal place of business located at10 333 Northpark Central Dr., Ste. Z, Houston, Texas 77073-6337.1 1 URISDICTION AND VENUE1 2 his is a civil action for patent infringement arising under the patent laws of13 the United States 35 U S C 1 etseq. including 35 U S C 2711 4 his Court has original jurisdiction over the subject matter of this action15 under at least 28 U.S.C. 1331 and 1338(a).1 6 his Court has personal jurisdiction over Labrada Bodybuilding because17 Labrada Bodybuilding has purposely availed itself of the privileges and benefits of the18 laws of the State of California.1 9 abrada Bodybuilding does, and has done, substantial business in this20 judicial District, including: (i) regularly doing business or soliciting business by virtue of21 Labrada Bodybuildings nationwide sales and offers to sell through interactive and22 commercial website(s) which direct(s) Labrada Bodybuildings services and products to23 California residents; and (ii) engaging in other persistent courses of conduct, and/or24 deriving substantial revenue from products and/or services provided to persons in this25 District and State2 6 his Courts exercise of personal jurisdiction over Labrada Bodybuilding is27 consistent with the Constitutions of the United States and the State of California.2 8

    COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT

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    enue is proper in this judicial district under at least 28 U.S.C. 1391 and2 400

    CTU L B CKGROUND4 undesas technological innovations are protected by, inter alia, a portfolioof utility and design patents, including United States Utility Patent No. 6,379,032 (the6 032 Patent ) and United States Design Patent No. D510,235 (the 235 Design Patent )7 (collectively the Asserted Patents ).

    0. Sundesa has marked all products embodying the claims of the Asserted9 Patents since introduction to the market.10 1. Sundesa is an exclusive licensee of the Asserted Patents and has been11 granted all rights thereunder, including the right and standing to enforce the Asserted12 Patents.13 2. Labrada Bodybuilding is in the business of selling nutritional supplements14 and accessories. In particular, Labrada Bodybuilding sells and offers for sale, inter alia,15 Labrada Nutrition Shaker Cups that embody at least claim 15 of the 032 Patent and16 allow users to perform the methods claimed in at least claim 18 of the 032 Patent (the17 Accused Products ).18 3. The Accused Products also embody the claimed design of the 235 Design19 Patent.20 4. Labrada Bodybuilding markets, describes, encourages, and instructs its21 customers to use the Accused Products to mix ingredients in such a way as to perform the22 claimed methods of the 032 Patent.23 5 Use of any of Labrada Bodybuildings Accused Products infringes the 03224 Patent.25 6. The Accused Products have no substantial non-infringing uses.26 7. The design of the Accused Products are substantially the same as the design27 that is the subject matter of the 235 Design Patent.28

    2COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT

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    8. Furthermore, the design of the Accused Products is so similar to the design2 that is the subject matter of the 235 Design Patent that customers are likely to be3 deceived and persuaded to buy the Accused Products thinking they are actually buying4 products protected by the 235 Design Patent9. On information and belief, Labrada Bodybuilding had pre-suit knowledge of6 the Asserted Patents at least because of Sundesa s marking of its products embodying the7 claims of the Asserted Patents. Commensurate with this filing, Sundesa mailed Labrada8 Bodybuilding a courtesy copy of this Complaint and the Asserted Patents. Thus, Labrada9 Bodybuilding has had knowledge of the Asserted Patents at least since filing of this10 Complaint.

    IRST CLAIM FOR RELIEF2 Infringement of the 032 Patent)3 0. By this reference Sundesa realleges and incorporates the foregoing

    14 paragraphs as though fully set forth herein.15 1. Labrada Bodybuilding has directly infringed and continues to directly16 infringe the 032 Patent under 35 U.S.C. 271(a) by selling, and offering for sale within17 the United States the Accused Products, which infringe the 032 patent.8 2. Labrada Bodybuilding has had, and continues to have, the specific intent to

    19 induce its customers or users of its products to infringe the 032 Patent. For example,20 Labrada Bodybuilding instructs its customers or users of the Accused Products to use21 them to mix ingredients according to the claimed methods of the 032 Patent.22 3. Labrada Bodybuilding s customers or users of the Accused Products do, in23 fact, infringe the 032 Patent.24 4. Labrada Bodybuilding has known, or should have known, that its customers,25 or users of its products, infringe the 032 Patent.26 5 The Accused Products are especially made to be used, and are in fact used,27 by customers, or users, of the Accused Products, in a way that infringes the 032 Patent.28

    3COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT

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    6. Labrada Bodybuilding has indirectly infringed and continues to indirectly2 infringe the Asserted Patents under 35 U.S.C. 27 1 b) and c) by actively inducing3 infringement of, and contributorily infringing the 032 Patent.4 7. Despite its knowledge of the 032 Patent, Labrada Bodybuilding has5 continued to infringe and induce others to infringe the 032 Patent.6 8. The conduct of Labrada Bodybuilding as set forth hereinabove gives rise to7 a cause of action for infringement of the 032 Patent, pursuant to at least 35 U S C 8 271 and 281.9 9. Labrada Bodybuilding has manufactured, used, imported, sold, and offered10 for sale Accused Products despite an objectively high likelihood that its actions constitute11 infringement of the 032 Patent.12 0. Labrada Bodybuilding s manufacture, use, importation, sale, and offer for13 sale of Accused Products has been both willful and deliberate.14 1. Labrada Bodybuilding s acts of infringement have caused damage to15 Sundesa, and Sundesa is entitled to recover the damages sustained as a result of Labrada16 Bodybuilding s wrongful acts in an amount subject to proof at trial. Labrada17 Bodybuilding s infringement of Sundesa s rights under the 032 Patent will continue to18 damage Sundesa s business causing irreparable harm for which there is no adequate19 remedy at law, unless it is enjoined by this Court.2 0 2. By reason of the foregoing, Sundesa is entitled to monetary relief and21 injunctive relief against Labrada Bodybuilding, pursuant to 35 U.S.C. 283-85, as more22 fully set forth herein below.2 3 ECOND CLAIM FOR RELIEF2 4 Infringement of the 235 Design Patent)5 3. By this reference Sundesa realleges and incorporates the foregoing

    26 paragraphs as though fully set forth herein.2 7 4. Labrada Bodybuilding has infringed, and continues to infringe the 23528 Design Patent by offering to sell, selling, or importing, in this District, and elsewhere in

    COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT

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    . An award of damages adequate to compensate Sundesa for Labrada2 Bodybuilding s infringement of the 032 Patent, in an amount to be proven at trial;

    n award of damages adequate to compensate Sundesa for Labrada4 Bodybuilding s infringement of the 235 Design Patent, in an amount to be proven attrial, or in the alternative, an award of Labrada Bodybuilding s total profits under 356 U.S.C. 289;7 n award of treble Sundesa s damages, pursuant to at least 35 U.S.C. 284;8 declaration that this is an exceptional case and that Sundesa be awarded its9 attorney fees and expenses, pursuant to at least 35 U.S.C. 85;10 n award of Sundesa s costs in bringing this action, pursuant to all11 applicable state statutory and common law, including at least 35 U.S.C. 284;12 n award of Sundesa s attorney fees, pursuant to all applicable state13 statutory and common law.14 rejudgment interest, pursuant to at least 35 U.S.C. 284;15 ost-judgment interest, pursuant to at least 28 U.S.C. 1961(a); and16 or such other and further relief as the Court deems just and equitable.17 EM ND FOR JURY TRI L18 Sundesa demands trial by jury on all claims and issues so triable.192 0212 22 32 45

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    DATED: December 20, 2013 Larry R. LaycockTaylor J. WrightAdam B. BeckstromMA S C HO FF B R E N N A NBy: aylor J. rightAttorneys for PlaintiffSundesa LLC

    6COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT

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    This case has been assigned to District Judge osephine L . S taton nd the assignedMagistrate Judge is ouglas F. McC ormick

    The case number on all documents filed with the Court should read as follows:

    SA C V13-01984 JLS DFM x)

    Pursuant to General Order 05-07 of the United States District Court for the Central District ofCalifornia 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.

    C lerk, U. S. D istrict Co urt

    December 20, 2013 y . BarrDate eputy Clerk

    NOTICE TO COUNSELA copy of this notice must be served with the summ ons and com plaint on all defendants f a removal action isfiled, a copy of this notice m ust be served on all plaintiffs).Subsequent documents m ust be filed at the following location

    W estern D ivision x Southern Division astern Division312 N. Spring Street, G-8 11 W est Fourth St., Ste 1053 470 Twelfth Street, Room 134Los Angeles, CA 90012 anta Ana, CA 92701 iverside, CA 92501

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    AO 440 (Rev. 06/12) Summons in a Civil Action

    UNITED ST TES DISTRICT COURTfor the

    Central District of C aliforniaSundesa, LLC, a Utah Limited Liabili ty Company,

    PIaintW( s)V .

    Labrada B odybuilding Nutrition, Inc., a TexasCorporation,Civil Action No. SAC VI 3-01 984 JLS DFMx)

    Defendant(s)

    SUMMO NS I N CI VIL CT I ONTo: (Defendant s name and address)

    A lawsuit has been flied against you.Within 21 d ays after service of this summo ns on you (not counting the day y ou received it) - or 60 days if youare the U nited States or a U nited States agency, or an of ficer or em ployee of the U nited States described in Fed. R. Civ.P. 12 (a)(2) or (3) - you must serve on the plaintiff an answer to the attached com plaint or a motion under Ru le 12 ofthe Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The answer or motion must be served on the plaintiff or plaintiff s attorney,wh ose name and address are: Taylor J . Wr ightLarry ft LaycockAdam B. Beckstrom20 Pacifica, Suite 1130Irvine, CA 92618(949) 202-1900If you fail to respond, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the com plaint.You also must file your answer or motion with the cour t,

    Date: D E C 2 O 2 0 1 3 .LE R K OF OUR T ffig9 \M RPJ

    Signature of Clerk or

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    AO 440 (Rev. 06/12) Summons in a Civil Action (Page 2)Civil Action No.

    PROOF OF SERVI EThis section should not be filed with the court unless required by Fed. R. Civ. P. 4 1))

    This summons for name of individual and title, ifany)was received by me on date)

    J I personally served the summons on the individual at place)n date) or

    I left the summons at the individual s residence or usual place of abode with name),a person of suitable age and discretion who resides there,

    on date) and mailed a copy to the individual s last known address; or

    J I served the summons on name of individual)designated by law to accept service of process on behalf of name oforganizationon date)

    who isor

    I returned the summons unexecuted becauseEJ Other (spec():

    or

    My fees are or travel and -- or services, for a total of .00

    I declare unde r penalty of perjury tha t this inform ation is true.

    Date:Server s signature

    Printed name and title

    Server s address

    Additional information regarding attempted service, etc:

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    UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIACIVIL COVER SHEET

    1. (a) PLAINTIFFS ( Check box i fyou are representing yourself 0 ) DEFENDANTS Check box ifyou are representing yourself ESuridesa, LLC, a Utah Limited Liability Company Labrada Bodybuilding Nutrition, Inc., a Texas Corporation

    (b ) County of Residence of First Listed Plaintiff tah County, UT County of Residence of First Listed DefendantE X C E P T i N U . S . P L A I N T i F F C A S E S ) N U . S . P L A I N T IF F C A S E S O NL Y)(c) Attorneys Firm Nam e, Address r ind Telephone Number) If you are Attorneys Firm Name, Address and Telephone Number) If y u arerepresenting yourself, provide the same information, Irepresenting yourself, provide the same information,MaschcffBrennari aschoff Brennan201 South Main Street, Suite 600 0 Pacifica, Suite 1130Salt Lake City, UT 84111 rvine, CA 92618(435)252-1360 9491 202-1900II. BASIS OF JURISDICTION (Place an X in one box only.) III. CITIZENSHIP OF PRINCIPAL PARTIES-For Diversity Cases OnlyPlace an X in one box for plaintiff and one for defendant)

    1. U.S. Government . Federal Question (U.S. Citizen of This State ncorporated or Principal PlacePlaintiff overnment Not a Party) of Business ri this StateCitizen of Another State 2 I 2 ncorporated and Principal Place Iof Business in Another State0 2. U.S. Government . Diversity (Indicate Citizenship Citizen or Subject of a l 3 oreign Nation D 6 6Defendant f Parties in Item Ill) Foreign Country

    IV . ORIGIN Place an X in one box only.) 6. Multi-1. Original . Removed from r 3. Remanded from . Reinstated or r i 5.Transferred from AnotherProceeding State Court ..i Appellate Court Reopened istrict (Specify) i Distrctligation

    V. REQUESTED IN COMPLAINT. JURY DEMAND: es No (Check Yes only if demanded incornplaint.)CLASS ACTION under F.R.Cv.P. 23: es j No MONEY DEMANDED IN COMPLAINT: $ subject to proofVI . 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.)35 U.S.C. Section 271 & 35 U.S.C. Section 284; Patent Infringement

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    UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIACIVIL COVER SHEET

    VIII VENUE: Your answers to the questions below will determine the division of the Court to which this case will most likely be initially assigned. This initial assignmentis subject to change, in accordance with the Courts General Orders, upon review by the Court of your Complaint or Notice of Removal.

    Question A: Was this case removed fromstate court?

    Yes o L Western

    If no, go to Question B. If yes, check the ra, or San Luis Obispo Westernbox to the right that applies, enter thecorresponding division in response to r SouthernQuestion D, below, and skip to Section IX.

    Riverside or San Bernardino Eastern

    Question B: Is the United States, or oneits agencies or employees, a party to thisaction?

    Yes Rx No

    If no, go to Question C. If yes, check thebox to the right that applies, enter thecorresponding division in response toQuestion D, below, and skip to Section IX.

    Los Angeles Los Angeles WesternVentura, Santa Barbara, or San LuisObispo

    Ventura, Santa Barbara, or San LuisObispo Western

    Orange Orange SouthernRiverside or San Bernardino Riverside or San Bernardino EasternOther Other Western

    Indicate the location in which a L_1 _l ~ ~majority of plaintiffs reside: __I _J L _ _Indicate the location in which a xajority of defendants reside:Indicate the location in which amajority of claims arose:

    .1. Is either of the following true? If so, check the one that applies: C.2. Is either of the following true? If so, check the one that applies:2 or more answers in Column C 2 or more answers in Column D

    n only 1 answer in Column C and no answers in Column D only 1 answer in Column D and no answers in Column CYour case will initially be assigned to the Your case will initially be assigned to theSOUTHERN DIVISION EASTERN DIVISIONEnter Southern in response to Question D, below. Enter Eastern in response to Question D, below.

    If none applies, answer question C2 to the right. If none applies, go to the box below.

    Your case will initially be assigned to theWESTERN DIVISION

    Enter Western in response to Question D below.

    inter the initial division determined by Question A, B, or C above: O U TH R NCV-71 11/13) IVIL OVER SHEET age of3

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    UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, CENTRAL D ISTRICT OF CALIFORNIACIVIL COVER SHEET

    IX a). IDENTICAL CASES: Has this action been previously filed in this ourt and dismissed, remanded or closed? O ESIf yes, list case number(s):

    IX b). RELATED CASES: Have any cases been previously filed in this ourt that are related to the present case? O ESIf yes, list case number(s): ases have not been assigned case numbers. A separate Notice of Related Cases will be filed once cases are assigned.

    Civil cases are deemed related if a previously filed case and the present case:(Check all boxes that apply) . Arise from the same or closely related transactions, happenings, or events; or

    B. Call for determination of the same or substantially related or similar questions of law and fact; orC. For other reasons would entail substantial duplication of labor if heard by different judges; or

    n D. Involve the same patent, trademark or copyright -nd one of the factors identified above in a, b or c also is present.

    X. SIGNATURE OF ATFORNEY OR SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANT): 7C4,7ATE P)Notice to Counsel/Parties: The CV-71 (JS-44) Civil Cover Sheet and the information contained herein neither replace nor supplement the filing and service of pleadings orother 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 filedbut 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 Suit Code Abbreviation ubstantive Statement of Cause of Action

    All claims for health insurance benefits (Medicare) under Title 18, Part A, of the Social Security Act, as amended. Also,861 IA nclude claims by hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, etc., for certification as providers of services under the program.42 U.S.C. 1 935FF b))862 L ll claims for Black Lung benefits under Title 4, Part B, of the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969. (30 U.S.C.923)863 IWC ll claims filed by insured workers for disability insurance benefits under Title 2 of the Social Security Act, as amended; plusall claims filed for childs insurance benefits based on disability. (42 U.S.C. 405 (g))8 6 3 IWW ll claims filed for widows or widowers insurance benefits based on disability under Title 2 of the Social Security Act, asamended. 42 U.S.C. 405 g)

    864 SID ll claims for supplemental security income payments based upon disability filed under Title 16 of the Social Security Act, asamended.

    8 6 5 SI ll claims for retirement (old age) and survivors benefits under Title 2 of the Social Security Act, as amended.42 U.S.C. 405 g))

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