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Martin B. Pavane (MP4871)
Edward M. Weisz (EW4461)
Lisa A. Ferrari (LF8081)
COZEN O'CONNOR
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COMPLAINT FOR COPYRIGHT:::

INFRINGEMENT

DEMA.ND FOR JURY TRIAL

HOMEGOODS, INC.,
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Plaintiff Godinger Silver Art, Ltd., by its attorneys, Cozen O'Connor, as and for its
Complaint, alleges:
THE PARTIES

Plaintiff Godinger Silver Art, Ltd. ("Godinger" or "plaintiff') is now, and at all

relevant times was, a limited liability corporation organized and existing under the laws of the
State of New York, with its principal place of business located at 63-15 Traffic Avenue,
Ridgewood, New York 11385.

2.

Upon information and belief, defendant HomeGoods, Inc. ("HomeGoods" or

"defendant") is now, and at all relevant times was, a corporati.on organized and existing under
the laws of the State of Delaware, with its principal place of business located at 770 Cochituate
Road, Framingham, MA 01701.
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3.

This is an action for copyright infringement under the Copyright Act of 1976, as

amended, 17 U.S.C. 101, et seq.

4.

This Court has jurisdiction over this action pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1331 and

5.

Venue is proper pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1391 because the defendant resides

1338.

and/or is found within this district, the claims arose within this district, and a substantial part of
property that is the subject of this action is situated in this district.
GENERAL ALLEGATIONS~

6.

Godinger is a well-known designer and manufacturer of high quality silver-plated,

crystal, stainless steel and alternative metal giftware, which it sells and distributes to customers
throughout the United States and elsewhere.
Godinger's Dublin Glass Design

7.

Pursuant to a work for hire arrangement, Godinger created, designed and

completed in 2001 a new and original sculptural work consisting of a design entitled "Dublin
Glass" (hereinafter referred to as ''the Dublin Glass Design").

8.

The Dublin Glass Design was published in the lJnited States on March 31, 2001,

and was duly registered for copyright in the United States Copyright Office in plaintiffs name
under Registration No. VA 1-389-466. Attached to this Complaint as Exhibit A is a copy of the
Certificate of Copyright Registration for the Dublin Glass Design, issued November 27, 2006,
and attached as Exhibit B are photographs of a Godinger beverage glass incorporating the Dublin
Glass Design.

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9.

At all relevant times, Godinger has been, and is now, the sole and exclusive

owner of all rights, title and interest in the copyright for the Dublin Glass Design.
10.

Godinger manufactures and sells beverage glasses incorporating the Dublin Glass

Design to department stores and other retailers and customers.

Defendant's Copyright Infringement Concerning The Dublin Glass Design
11.

Defendant has infringed Godinger' s copyright in the Dublin Glass Design by

advertising, offering for sale, and/or selling beverage glasses incorporating the Dublin Glass
Design.

12.

Attached to this Complaint as Exhibit C are photographs of the Home Goods

beverage glass bearing the Dublin Glass Design and a photograph of the Home Goods label on
the bottom of said infringing beverage glass.
13.

As is evident from a comparison of Exhibits B and C, the beverage glass

advertised, offered for sale and sold by defendant is substantially similar to, and
indistinguishable from, Godinger' s Dublin Glass Design.
14.

Prior to defendant's offer of sale and sale of its infringing beverage glass bearing

the Dublin Glass Design, defendant had access to plaintiff's copyrighted Dublin Glass Design in
that, inter alia, defendant previously purchased from Godinger and sold Godinger beverage
glasses incorporating the Dublin Glass Design.
15.

The design of the beverage glass offered for sale and sold by defendant was

copied from the Dublin Glass Design.

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16.

The layout, presentation, ~nd overall feel of the design of the beverage glass

offered for sale and sold by defendant is the same as the layout, presentation, and overall feel of
the Dublin Glass Design.
17.

Godinger has never authorized defendant to use the Dublin Glass Design in any

manner.
18.

Upon information and belief, defendant has willfully and intentionally infringed

Godinger' s copyright in Godinger' s Dublin Glass Design.

Godinger's Palm Glass Design
19.

Pursuant to a work for hire arrangement, Godinger created, designed and

completed in 2013 a new and original sculptural work consisting of a design entitled "Palm
Glass" (hereinafter referred to as "the Palm Glass Design").
20.

The Palm Glass Design was published in the United States on September 30,

2007. Attached to this Complaint as Exhibit D are photographs of a Godinger beverage glass
incorporating the Palm Glass Design
21.

On October 31, 2014, Godinger filed an application for copyright registration for

the Palm Glass Design in the United States Copyright Office.

22.

At all relevant times, Godinger has been, and is now, the sole and exclusive

owner of all rights, title and interest in the copyright for the Palm Glass Design.
23.

Godinger manufactures and sells beverage glasses incorporating the Palm Glass

Design to department stores and other retailers and customers.

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Defendant's Copyright Infringement Concerning the Palm Design

24.

Defendant has infringed Godinger's copyright in the Palm Glass Design by

advertising, offering for sale, and/or selling beverage glasses incorporating the Palm Glass
Design.
25.

Attached to this Complaint as Exhibit E are photographs of the Home Goods

beverage glass bearing the Palm Glass Design and a photograph of the Home Goods label on the
bottom of said infringing beverage glass.
26.

As is evident from a compartson of Exhibits D and E, the beverage glass

advertised, offered for sale and sold by defendant is substantially similar to, and
indistinguishable from, Godinger's Palm Glass Design.
27.

Prior to defendant's offer for sale and sale of its infringing beverage glass bearing

the Palm Glass Design, defendant had access to plaintiffs copyrighted Palm Glass Design in
that, inter alia, defendant previously purchased from Godinger and sold Godinger beverage
glasses incorporating the Palm Glass Design.
28.

The design of the beverage glass offered for sale and sold by defendant was

copied from the Palm Glass Design.

29.

The layout, presentation, and overall feel of the design of the beverage glass

offered for sale and sold by defendant is the same as the layout, presentation, and overall feel of
the Palm Glass Design.
30.

Godinger has never authorized defendant to use the Palm Glass Design in any

manner.

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31.

Upon information and belief, defendant has willfully and intentionally infringed

Godinger' s copyright in Godinger' s Palm Glass Design.

32.

Upon issuance of a Certificate of Registration by the Copyright Office, plaintiff

intends to amend this Complaint to assert a claim for infringement of plaintiff's copyright in the
Palm Glass Design.

COUNT I:
COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT
(17 U.S.C. 501 et seq.)
33.

The allegations of paragraphs 1-32 of this Complaint are incorporated by

reference herein.
34.

Defendant's promotion, offer to sell and/or sale of beverage glasses incorporating

plaintiff's Dublin Glass Design, without plaintiff's permission, constitutes copyright

infringement under 17 U.S.C. 501, et seq.
35.

As a consequence of defendant's copyright infringement as aforesaid, plaintiff has

suffered and will continue to suffer monetary damages in an amount to be determined at trial.
36.

Upon information and belief, defendant has profited from its acts of copyright

infringement as aforesaid.
37.

Defendant's acts of copyright infringement were willful.

38.

Plaintiff does not have a fully adequate remedy at law.

JURY DEMAND
Pursuant to Rule 38(b), plaintiff requests a trial by jury on all issues so triable.

PRAYER FOR RELIEF

WHEREFORE, plaintiff hereby demands judgment against the defendant as follows:
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COUNT I:
COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT
A)

Enjoining defendant, together with its respective officers, agents, servants,

employees, assigns, successors, and attorneys, and all other persons acting in concert with any of
them, pursuant to 17 U.S.C. 502(a):
1)

from directly or indirectly infringing in any manner any of plaintiffs

copyrights, including without limitation, plaintiffs copyright in the Dublin Glass Design, and
2)

from causing, contributing to, enabling, facilitating, or participating in the

infringement of any of plaintiffs copyrights, including without limitation, plaintiffs copyright in

the Dub lin Glass Design;

B)

Ordering the destruction or other reasonable disposition of all beverage glasses or

other goods made or used in violation of plaintiffs exclusive copyright rights, and of all plates,
molds, or other articles by means of which such beverage glasses or other goods may be
reproduced, pursuant to 17 U.S.C. 503;

C)

Directing defendant to account for and pay over to plaintiff all gains and profits

derived by defendant as a consequence of defendant's infringement of plaintiffs copyrights,

pursuant to 17 U.S.C. 504;

D)

Awarding plaintiff maximum statutory damages with respect to each copyrighted

work infringed, pursuant to 17 U.S.C. 504;

E)

Awarding plaintiff an increased award of statutory damages upon a finding that

defendant's infringement was committed willfully, pursuant to 17 U.S.C. 504(c)(2);

F)

Awarding plaintiff the attorneys' fees it has incurred in investigating, bringing

and prosecuting this action;

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G)

Awarding plaintiff the costs and disbursements of this action;

H)

Awarding plaintiff pre- and post-judgment interest on any monetary award,

including any attorneys' fee award; and

I)

Awarding plaintiff such other, further or different relief in its favor and against

defendant as this Court may deem just and proper.

Dated: November 3, 2014

Martin B. Pavane (MP4871)

Edward M. Weisz (EW4461)
Lisa A. Ferrari (LF8081)
277 Park Avenue
New York, New York 10172
Tel. (212) 883-4900
Fax: (212) 986-0604
Email: mpavane@cozen.com
eweisz({Vcozen.com
lfeiTari@cozen.com
Attorneys for Plaintiff Godinger Silver Art Co. Ltd

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EXHIBIT A

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This Certificate issued under the seal of the Copyright

Office in accordance with title 17, United States Code,
attests that registration has been made for the work
identified below. The information on this certificate has
been made a part of the Copyright Office records.

VA 1-389.;..466 .

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PLAINTIFFS
Godinger Silver Art, Ltd.

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ATIORNEYS (FIRM NAME, ADDRESS, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER

Martin B. Pavane, Esq. 212-883-4900
Cozen O'Connor 277 Park Avenue, 20th Floor, New York, NY 10172

ENDANTS
HomeGoods. Inc.

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Copy right Infringement Under Copyright Act of 1976 as amended 17U.S.C. 101, et seq.
Has this action, case, or proceeding, or one essentially the same been previously filed in SONY at any time? NdZresDludge Previously Assigned
If yes, was this case Vol.

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PRODUCT LIABILITY
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[ 1365 PERSONAL INJURY
21 USC 681
PRODUCT LIABILITY
[ ]368 ASBESTOS PERSONAL I ]690 OTHER
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BANKRUPTCY
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[ 1830 PATENT

[ ]370 OTHER FRAUD

[ ]371 TRUTH IN LENDING

[ ]640 TRADEMARK

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PROPERTY DAMAGE
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STANDARDS ACT
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PLAINTIFF(S) ADDRESS{ES) AND COUNTY(IES)

Godinger Silver Art, Ltd.

41 Madison Avenue, New york, NY 10010, New York County
and
63-15 Traffic Avenue, Ridgewood, New York 11385, Queens County

DEFENDANT(S) ADDRESS{ES) AND COUNTY(IES)

Home Goods, Inc.

770 Cochituate Road, Framingham, MA 01701, Middlesex County

DEFENDANT(S) ADDRESS UNKNOWN

REPRESENTATION IS HEREBY MADE THAT, AT THIS TIME, I HAVE BEEN UNABLE, WITH REASONABLE DILIGENCE, TO ASCERTAIN
RESII:JENCE ADDRESSES OF THE FOLLOWING DEFENDANTS:

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THIS ACTION SHOULD BE ASSIGNED TO:

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[B) MANHATTAN

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Attorney Bar Code # MP4871

Magistrate Judge is to be designated by the Clerk of the CourtMAG. JODOl! N"ETBllRN

Magistrate J u d g e - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - is so Designated.
Ruby J. Krajick, Clerk of Court b y - - - - - Deputy Clerk, D A T E D - - - - - - - - UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT (NEW YORK SOUTHERN)