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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
NORTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO
EASTERN DIVISION


Chuck Roaste LLC, )
817 Torrence Blvd., Ste. 154 ) Case No.
Redondo Beach, California 90277, )
) J udge
Plaintiff, )
) Magistrate
v. )
)
Reverse Gear, LLC, ) COMPLAINT FOR DESIGN
10250 Constellation Blvd., 19
th
Floor ) PATENT INFRINGEMENT
Los Angeles, California 90067, )
) (Jury Demand Endorsed Hereon)
and, )
)
Call Me Bleu, LLC, )
200 North Swall Drive, #310 )
Beverly Hills, California 90211, )
)
Defendants. )



NOW COMES the Plaintiff, Chuck Roaste, LLC, and for its Complaint against the
Defendants alleges as follows:
THE PARTIES
1. The Plaintiff, Chuck Roaste, LLC, is a corporation organized under the laws of California,
and has its principal place of business in California.
2. The Defendant, Reverse Gear, LLC, is a corporation organized under the laws of Delaware,
and has its principal place of business in California.
3. The Defendant, Call Me Bleu, LLC, is a corporation organized under the laws of an unknown
state, and has its principal place of business in California.
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JURISDICTION AND VENUE
4. This is an action for patent infringement. The patent claims arise under the patent laws of the
United States, specifically 35 U.S.C. 281. This Court has subject matter jurisdiction in this
matter pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1331, 1338, and 35 U.S.C. 281 because this action arises
under the patent laws of the United States.
5. This Court has personal jurisdiction over the Defendants by virtue of their sale of products,
transaction of business, and solicitation of business within the State of Ohio, within this
judicial district and elsewhere.
6. Ohios Long-Arm Statute, RC 2307.382(A)(1), provides that A court may exercise
personal jurisdiction over a person who acts directly or by an agent, as to a cause of action
arising from the persons: (1) Transacting any business in this state. In this case, the
Defendants transact business in this state. The Defendants supply infringing jeans that are
widely sold throughout the state.
7. Ohios Long-Arm Statute, RC 2307.382(A)(2), provides that A court may exercise
personal jurisdiction over a person who acts directly or by an agent, as to a cause of action
arising from the persons: (2) Contracting to supply services or goods in this state. In this
case, the Defendants contract to supply goods in this state. The Defendants supply infringing
jeans that are widely sold throughout the state.
8. Venue is proper in the Northern District of Ohio pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1391(b)(2) and/or
28 U.S.C. 1400(b) because a substantial part of the events giving rise to the claims
occurred in this judicial district, the Defendants are subject to personal jurisdiction in this
district, and infringement occurred within this judicial district.
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FACTUAL ALLEGATIONS
9. On J une 25, 2002, United States Design Patent No. D459,055, entitled Reversible Denim
Pants (hereinafter referred to as the 055 patent) duly and legally issued to Toshio Hosogai,
as inventor, for the aforementioned reversible jeans. (A true and accurate copy of the 055
patent as issued is attached hereto as Exhibit 1.)
10. All rights to the 055 patent, including but not limited to, the right to recover for
infringement thereunder, has been assigned to the Plaintiff, Chuck Roaste LLC.
11. The Plaintiff has manufactured and marketed products in commerce that read on the 055
patent, but currently, is not manufacturing or marketing products that read on the 055 patent.
12. Upon information and belief, the Defendants, at times relevant, had actual knowledge of the
existence of the 045 patent.
13. The Defendants have been and are currently making, using, offering for sale, selling, and/or
importing products that infringe the 055 patent. (See the Defendants product attached
hereto as Exhibit 2.)
14. Infringement has occurred in this judicial district and elsewhere. (See a sale in this judicial
district attached as Exhibit 3.)
15. The aforementioned activities of the Defendants have injured and threaten future injury to the
Plaintiff.
16. The Defendants are not authorized in any way to sell their infringing products or to use the
patent owned by the Plaintiff.
17. The Plaintiff is entitled to an award of damages against the Defendants for patent
infringement, in no event less than a reasonable royalty.
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CLAIM NO. 1
(Patent Infringement 35 U.S.C. 271)

18. The Plaintiff hereby incorporates by reference each statement, whether written above or
below, as if each is fully re-written herein.
19. The Defendants have been and are currently making, using, offering for sale, selling, and/or
importing products that infringe the 055 patent.
20. The Defendants have infringed the 055 patent because the Defendants accused article,
namely, the Bleulab: reversible 8-pocket boot in aqua fortis jeans, embody the patented
design of the 055 patent or any colorable imitation thereof.
21. The Defendants product is substantially similar to the 055 design patent under the ordinary
observer test enunciated in Egyptian Goddess, Inc. v. Swisa, Inc., 543 F.3d 665 (Fed. Cir.
2008); Citing Gorham Co. v. White, 81 U.S. 511 (1871).
22. The Defendants conduct is an infringement of the 055 patent, and in violation of 35 U.S.C.
271 within this judicial district and elsewhere.
23. The Defendants will continue to make, use, offer for sale, sell, and import their infringing
products unless enjoined by this Court.
24. The Defendants have been, and are, actively inducing infringement of the 055 patent.
25. The Defendants infringement is, and at all times has been, deliberate, willful, with full
knowledge of the Plaintiffs patent rights, and wanton, and as a result, the Plaintiff is entitled
to treble damages pursuant to 35 U.S.C. 284.
26. This is an exceptional case within the meaning of 35 U.S.C. 285, and the award of
appropriate attorneys fees is justified.

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PRAYER FOR RELIEF / REQUEST FOR REMEDIES
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff prays that this Court to enter an Order in favor of the Plaintiff
and against the Defendants as follows:
A) A preliminary and permanent injunction enjoining the Defendants from making, using,
selling, offering for sale, and importing any product that infringes upon the 055 patent;
B) An accounting for damages resulting from Defendants patent infringement and contributory
infringement and the trebling of such damages because of the knowing, willful, and wanton
nature of the Defendants conduct;
C) An assessment of interest on the damages so computed;
D) An award of attorneys fees and costs in this action under 35 U.S.C. 285;
E) J udgment against Defendants for an accounting and monetary award in an amount to be
determined at trial, including reasonable royalties;
F) Requiring Defendants to provide full disclosure of any and all information relating to its
supplier or suppliers of infringing product;
G) Requiring Defendants to provide the location of any and all manufacturing equipment,
including but not limited to, molds used to manufacture infringing product;
H) Requiring Defendants to destroy any and all manufacturing equipment used to manufacture
infringing product or to deliver said equipment to the Plaintiff;
I) Ordering a product recall of infringing product for destruction;
J ) Requiring Defendants to file with this Court and serve on the Plaintiff within thirty (30) days
of this Courts order a report setting forth the manner in which they complied with the order;
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K) Requiring Defendants to provide to Plaintiff all sales records, including but not limited to,
email, mail, and advertising lists;
L) Damages according to each cause of action herein; and
M) Prejudgment interest.
JURY DEMAND
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff requests a trial by jury on all issues so triable.




Most Respectfully Submitted,


___/s/ David A. Welling_____________
C. VINCENT CHOKEN (0070530)
DAVID A. WELLING (0075934)
CHOKEN WELLING LLP
3020 West Market Street
Akron, Ohio 44333
Tel. (330) 865 4949
Fax (330) 865 3777
vincec@choken-welling.com
davidw@choken-welling.com

JOHN D. GUGLIOTTA (0062809)
MCCARTHY LEBIT, CRYSTAL & LIFFMAN
101 West Prospect Ave., Ste. 1800
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Tel. (216) 696 1422
Fax (216) 696 1210
jdg@mccarthylebit.com

Counsel for the Plaintiff
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111111 11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111
USOOD459055S
(12) United States Design Patent (lo) Patent No.: US D459,055 S
** *Jun.25,2002
Hosogai (45) Date of Patent:
(54) REVERSIBLE DENIM PANTS
(76) Inventor: Toshio Hosogai, One Irving Pl.,
#V29B, New York, NY (US) 10003
( * ) Notice: This patent is subject to a terminal dis-
claimer.
(**) Term: 14 Years
(21) Appl. No.: 29/111,184
(22) Filed: Sep. 22, 1999
(51) LOC (7) Cl. .................................................... 02-02
(52) U.S. Cl. ........................................................ D2/742
(58) Field of Search ........................ D2/742, 745; 2/79,
(56)
2/80, 83, 400--408, 227, 234, 235, DIG. 2,
411
References Cited
U.S. PATENT DOCUMENTS
D161,057 S * 11/1950 Schwab ....................... D2/742
3,959,826 A * 6/1976 Hakanson ...................... 2/227
5,634,215 A * 6/1997 DeBaene ....................... 2/227
5,881,392 A * 3/1999 Koerner eta!. ................ 2/227
5,956,775 A * 9/1999 Ezra .............................. 2/227
* cited by examiner
Primary Examiner-Louis S. Zarfas
Assistant Examiner-Robert A Delehanty
(74) Attorney, Agent, or Firm-John D. Gugliotta
(57) CLAIM
The ornamental design for a reversible denim pants, as
shown and described.
DESCRIPTION
FIG. 1 is a front elevational view of a reversible denim pants
showing my new design;
FIG. 2 is a rear elevational view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof, shown in a
reversed condition; and,
FIG. 4 is a rear elevantional view thereof, shown in a
reversed condition.
The surfaces or portions of the article not shown in the
drawing or described in the specification form no part of the
claimed design.
1 Claim, 4 Drawing Sheets
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U.S. Patent Jun.25,2002 Sheet 1 of 4 US D459,055 S
FIG. 1
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U.S. Patent Jun.25,2002 Sheet 2 of 4 US D459,055 S
FrG. 2
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U.S. Patent Jun.25,2002 Sheet 3 of 4 US D459,055 S
FIG. 3
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U.S. Patent Jun.25,2002 Sheet 4 of 4 US D459,055 S
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Claims Chart Comparison between U.S. Des. 459,055
and
Design Sold as "The Reversible Collection" by
BLUELAB
Des. 459,055
FIG. 1 is a front elevational view of a
reversible denim pants showing my new
design;
Accused Infringing Product
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Claims Chart Comparison between U.S. Des. 459,055
and
Design Sold as "The Reversible Collection" by
BLUELAB
Des. 459,055
FIG. 2 is a rear elevational view thereof; Accused Infringing Product
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Claims Chart Comparison between U.S. Des. 459,055
and
Design Sold as "The Reversible Collection" by
BLUELAB
Des. 459,055
FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof:
shown in a reversed condition;
Accused Infringing Product
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Claims Chart Comparison between U.S. Des. 459,055
and
Design Sold as "The Reversible Collection" by
BLUELAB
Des. 459,055
FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereo:t:
shown in a reversed condition.
Accused Infringing Product
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Court for each civil complaint filed. The attorney filing a case should complete the form as follows:
L(a) Plaintiffil-Defendants. Enter names (last, first, middle initial) of plaintiff and defendant. If the plaintiff or defendant is a government agency, use
only the full name or standard abbreviations. If the plaintiff or defendant is an official within a government agency, identify first the agency and
then the official, giviug both name and title.
(b) County of Residence. For each civil case filed, except U.S. plaintiff cases, enter the name of the county where the first listed plaintiff resides at the
time of filing. In U.S. plaintiff cases, enter the name of the county in which the first listed defendant resides at the time of filing. (NOTE: In land
condenmation cases, the county of residence of the "defendant" is the location of the tract ofland involved.)
(c) Attorneys. Enter the firm name, address, telephooe number, and attorney of record. If there are several attorneys, list them oo an attaclnnent, noting
in this section "(see attachment)".
II. Jurisdiction. The basis of jurisdictioo is set forth under Rule 8(a), F .R.Cv.P., which reqnires that jurisdictions be shown in plesdings. Place ao "X"
in ooe of the boxes. If there is more than ooe basis of jurisdiction, precedence is given in the order shown below.
United States plaintiff. (I) Jurisdictioo based oo 28 U.S.C. 1345 and 1348. Suits by agencies and officers of the United States are included here.
United States defendant. (2) When the plaintiff is suing the United States, its officers or agencies, place ao "X" in this box.
Federal questioo. (3) This refers to suits under 28 U.S.C. 1331, where jurisdictioo arises under the Coostitutioo of the United States, ao amendment
to the Coostitution, an act ofCoogress or a treaty of the United States. In cases where the U.S. is a party, the U.S. plaintiff or defendant code takes
precedence, and box 1 or 2 should be marked.
Diversity of citizenship. (4) This refers to suits under 28 U.S.C. 1332, where parties are citizens of different states. When Box 4 is checked, the
citizenship of the different parties must be checked. (See Section III below; NOTE: federal question actions take precedence over diversity
cases.)
m. Residence (citizenship) of Principal Parties. This sectioo of the JS 44 is to be completed if diversity of citizenship was indicated above. Mark this
section for each principal party.
IV. Nature of Suit. Place an "X" in the appropriate box. If the nature of suit cannot be determined, be sure the cause of action, in Section VI below, is
sufficient to enable the deputy clerk or the statistical clerk(s) in the Administrative Office to determine the nature of suit. If the cause fits more than
one nature of suit, select the most definitive.
V. Origin. Place an "X" in one of the six boxes.
Original Proceedings. (I) Cases which originate in the United States district courts.
Removed from State Court. (2) Proceedings initiated in state courts may be removed to the district courts under Title 28 U.S.C., Sectioo 1441.
When the petitioo for removal is granted, check this box.
Remanded from Appellate Court. (3) Check this box for cases remanded to the district court for fwther action. Use the date of remand as the filing
date.
Reinstated or Reopened. (4) Check this box for cases reinstated or reopened in the district court. Use the reopening date as the filing date.
Transferred from Aoother District (5) For cases transferred under Title 28 U.S.C. Section 1404(a). Do not use this for within district transfers or
multidistrict litigatioo transfers.
Multidistrict Litigatioo. (6) Check this box when a multidistrict case is transferred into the district under authority of Title 28 U.S.C. Section 1407.
When this box is checked, do not check (5) above.
VL Cause of Action. Report the civil statute directly related to the cause of action aod give a brief description of the cause. Do not cite jurisdictional
statutes unless diversity. Example: U.S. Civil Statute: 47 USC 553 BriefDescriptioo: Unauthorized reception of cable service
VII. Requested in Complaint. Class Action. Place an "X" in this box if you are filing a class action under Rule 23, F.RCv.P.
Demand. In this space enter the actual dollar amount being demanded or indicate other demand, such as a preliminary injunction.
Jury Demand. Check the appropriate box to indicate whether or not a jury is being demanded.
vm. Related Cases. 1bis section of the JS 44 is used to reference related pending cases, if any. If there are related pending cases, insert the docket
numbers and the corresponding judge names for such cases.
Date and Attorney Signature. Date and sign the civil cover sheet.
Case: 1:14-cv-01109 Doc #: 1-5 Filed: 05/22/14 1 of 2. PageID #: 21
AO 440 (Rev. 12/09) Summons in a Civil Action
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
for the
Northern District of Ohio 13
Chuck Roaste LLC
Plaintiff
v.
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Civil Action No.
Reverse Gear, LLC, et al.,
Defendant
SUMMONS IN A CIVIL ACTION
T
. , Reverse Gear, LLC
0
(Defendant
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name and address) 10250 Constellation Blvd., 19th Floor
Los Angeles, California 90067
A lawsuit has been filed against you.
Within 21 days after service of this summons on you (not counting the day you received it)- or 60 days if you
are the United States or a United States agency, or an officer or employee of the United States described in Fed. R. Civ.
P. 12 (a)(2) or (3)- you must serve on the plaintiff an answer to the attached complaint or a motion under Rule 12 of
the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The answer or motion must be served on the plaintiff or plaintiff's attorney,
whose name and address are: David A. Wel.ling, Esq.
Choken Welling LLP
3020 W. Market St.
Akron, Ohio 44333
If you fail to respond, 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.
CLERK OF COURT
Date:
Signature of Cleric or Deputy Cleric
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AO 440 (Rev. 12/09) SWDIDDns in a Civil Action (Page 2)
Civil Action No.
PROOF OF SERVICE
(This section should not be filed with the court unless required by Fed. R. Civ. P. 4 (l))
This summons for (name of individual and title, if any)
was received by me on (date)
D I personally served the summons on the individual at (place)
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on (date) ; or
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D I left the summons at the individual's residence or usual place of abode with (name)
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' a person of suitable age and discretion who resides there,
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on (date) ' and mailed a copy to the individual's last known address; or
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D I served the summons on (name of individual) , who is
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designated by law to accept service of process on behalf of (name of organization)
on (date) ; or
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D I retorned the summons unexecuted because ; or
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D Other (specify):
My fees are$ for travel and $ for services, for a total of$
0.00
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I declare under penalty of perjury that this information is true.
Date:
Server's signature
Printed name and title
Server's address
Additional information regarding attempted service, etc:
Case: 1:14-cv-01109 Doc #: 1-6 Filed: 05/22/14 1 of 2. PageID #: 23
AO 440 (Rev. 12/09) Summons in a Civil Action
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
for the
Northern District of Ohio 13
Chuck Roaste LLC
Plaintiff
v.
Reverse Gear, LLC, et al.,
Defendant
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
Civil Action No.
SUMMONS IN A CIVIL ACTION
T
. , Call Me Bleu, LLC
o. (Defendant s name and address) 200 North Swall Drive, #31 0
Beverly Hills, California 90211
A lawsuit has been filed against you.
Within 21 days after service of this summons on you (not counting the day you received it)- or 60 days if you
are the United States or a United States agency, or an officer or employee of the United States described in Fed. R. Civ.
P. 12 (a)(2) or (3)- you must serve on the plaintiff an answer to the attached complaint or a motion under Ru1e 12 of
the Federal Ru1es of Civil Procedure. The answer or motion must be served on the plaintiff or plaintiff's attorney,
whose name and address are: David A. Wel.ling, Esq.
Choken Welling LLP
3020 W. Market St.
Akron, Ohio 44333
If you fail to respond, 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.
CLERK OF COURT
Date:
Signature of Cleric or Deputy Cleric
Case: 1:14-cv-01109 Doc #: 1-6 Filed: 05/22/14 2 of 2. PageID #: 24
AO 440 (Rev. 12/09) SWDIDDns in a Civil Action (Page 2)
Civil Action No.
PROOF OF SERVICE
(This section should not be filed with the court unless required by Fed. R. Civ. P. 4 (l))
This summons for (name of individual and title, if any)
was received by me on (date)
D I personally served the summons on the individual at (place)
--------------------------
on (date) ; or
--------------------------------------- -------------
D 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
-------------
D I served the summons on (name of individual) , who is
---------------------------------
designated by law to accept service of process on behalf of (name of organization)
on (date) ; or
--------------------------------------- -------------
D I retorned the summons unexecuted because ; or
----------------------------------
D Other (specify):
My fees are$ for travel and $ for services, for a total of$
0.00
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I declare under penalty of perjury that this information is true.
Date:
Server's signature
Printed name and title
Server's address
Additional information regarding attempted service, etc: