Jafrum Int'l v. Crorama - Complaint

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
WESTERN DISTRICT OF NORTH CAROLINA
INC.,
Plaintiff,
JAFRUM INTERNATIONAL
Civil Action No. 3:14-cv-636
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V.
CRORAMA,INC. and
HUSNAIN ALAMDA&
Defendants.
COMPLAINT
(Jury Demand)
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Plaintiff Jafium International Inc. ("Jafrum") brings this action against Defendants
Crorama, Inc. ("Crorama") and Husnain Alamdar ("Alamdar") (sometimes referred to
collectively as "Defendants"), alleging as follows:
THT'PARTIES
l.
Jafrum is a North Carolina corporation with its principal place of business at 3731-
A Woodpark Boulevard, Charlotte, North Carolina 28206.
2.
Crorama is a California corporation with its principal place of business at 1066
Adel Avenue, Diamond Bar, California 91789.
3.
Alamdar is an individual having an address
of
and on information and beliet
residing at 1066 Adel Avenue, Diamond Bar, California 91789.
JURISDICTION AND YENUE
4.
This action arises under the Declaratory Judgment Act,28 U.S.C. $$ 2201, and the
patent laws of the United States, 35 U.S.C. $
5.
et seq.
This Court has subject matter jurisdiction over this action under at least 28
U.S.C. $$ 1331, 1338,2201 and2202.
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6.
Crorama is an importer and seller of motorcycle accessories, including saddlebags,
and sells its goods in North Carolina and throughout the United States, for example through its
website vikingbags. com.
7.
Further, this Court has personal jurisdiction over Defendants because Defendants
have established the requisite minimum contacts with the State
of North Carolina, and
Defendants also have substantial, continuous, and systemic contacts with the State of Norttr
Carolina. Upon information and belief, Defendants offer to sell and ship goods into the State of
North Carolina, and sell and offer to sell goods into the State of North Carolina to residents of
the State of North Carolina and the public at large via telephone orders, and orders taken over
Crorama's website. By virtue of these actions, Defendants have purposefully availed themselves
of the privilege of conducting business in the State of North Carolina. Moreover, Defendants
have sought
to enforce their alleged intellectual property rights within the
State
of North
Carolina.
8.
Venue is proper
in this judicial District under 28 U.S.C. $$1391 and 1a00@)
because a substantial part of the events grving rise to Jafrum's
claims occurred in this Dishict
and Defendants are subject to personal jurisdiction in this District

FACTS
9.
Jafrum has for many years sold motorcycle accessories and apparel, including
motorcycle saddlebags.
10.
Based on ten patent applications simultaneous filed on March 20,2013, the United
States Patent and Trademark
Office (*USPTO") issued the following ten U.S. Design Patents
(the "Alamdar Patents"), each entitled "Saddlebag", and each listing Alamdar as the sole
inventor (a true and correct copy of each being attached as indicated below):
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ExhibitA: US Patent D710,599 (the '599 Patent), Ser. No. 291450,622, issued
August 12,2014.
Exhibit
B:
US Patent D710,6A0 (the '600 Patent), Ser. No. 29/450,623,
issued
August 12,2014.
Exhibit
C: US Patent D710,601 (the '601 Patent), Ser. No. 291450,629, issued
August 12,2014.
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US Patent D710,602 (the '602 Patent), Ser. No.
291450,631, issued
August 12,2014.
Exhibit
E: US Patent D710,603 (the '603 Patent), Ser. No. 291450,652, issued
August 12,2014.
Exhibit
F:
US Patent D710,604 (the '604 Patent), Ser. No. 291450,654, issued
August 12,2014.
Exhibit
G: US Patent
D710,605 (the '605 Patent), Ser. No. 291450,663, issued
August 12,2014.
Exhibit
H: US Patent D710,606 (the '606 Patent),
Ser. No. 29/450,667, issued
August 12,2014.
Exhibitl: US Patent D711,093 (the '093 Patent),
Ser. No. 291450,619"
issued
August 19,2014.
Exhibit
J:
US Patent D715,045 (the '045 Patent), Ser. No. 29/450,660, issued
October 14,2014.
On information and belief, Crorama is the owner of all right, title and interest in the Alamdar
Pate,nts.
11.
During prosecution
of
each
of the Alamdar
Patents, Defendants, and other
individuals associated with the prosecution of the Alamdar Patents, failed to cite material prior
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art information, publications and other material showing, among other things, the availability
of
anticipatory technology more than one year prior to the priority dates of each of the Alamdar
Patents. On information and on belief Defendants, and other individuals associated with the
prosecution of the Alamdar Patents, withheld this material prior art information, publications and
other information from the USPTO with deceptive intent. As a result, the inventors obtained the
Alamdar Patents by knowingly and willfully misrepresenting facts to the USPTO. And, but for
this withholding of material prior art, the Alamdar Patents would not have issued.
12. By letter dated December 27, 2012 (Exhibit K), attorney Robert H. Appert,
representing Crorama, accused Jafrum of violating the intellectual property rights
of Crorama
d/b/a Viking Bags. By letter dated January 21,2013 (Exhibit L), Jafrum's counsel explained to
Crorama's counsel that Crorama, unlike Jafrum, was producing replicas of bags sold by a third
party, Saddleman. In reply, on March 27,2013 (Exhibit M), Crorama's counsel cited the patent
applications listed above as Exhibits B, C, G, and
H.
Almost two years later, by letter dated
Novenrber 10,2014 (Exhibit N), attorney Dr. Dariush G. Adli, representing Crorama, accused
Jafrum of infringing patents allegedly owned by Croram4 namely the patents listed above as
Exhibits A, B, c, D, G, H, I, and J.
13.
These false and misleading accusations have been repeated to individuals active in
the motorcycle accessory and apparel market, and have disparaged Jafrum and its reputation,
causing and continuing to cause irreparable harm, for which money damages are inadequate.
FIRST CLAIM E'OR RF'I TT'F'

@eclaratory Judgment of Invalidity of the'599 Patent)
14.
Jafrum incorporates by reference the allegations set forth in paragraphs l-13 of this
Complaint.
15.
The'599 Patent is invalid under Title 35 of the United States Code, including but
not limited to 35 U.s.c. $$ 101, 102,103,112,200 et seq., and 301 et seq.

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16.
An immediate, real, and justiciable controversy exists between the Defendants and
Jafrum regarding the validity of the '599 Patent.
17.
Jafrum seeks
a judgment
declaring that
the '599 Patent is invalid and
unenforceable.
SECONN CLAIM F'OR RELIEF

3600 Patent)
@eclaratory Judgment of Invalidity of the
18.
Jafrum incorporates by reference the allegations set forth in paragraphs 1-17 of this
Complaint.
19.
The '600 Patent is invalid under Title 35 of the United States Code, including but
not limited to 35 U.S.C. $$ 101, 102, 103, 112,200 et seq., and 301 et seq.
20.
An immediate,real,
and
justiciable controversy exists between the Defendants and
21.
Jafrum seeks
a judgment
declaring that
the '600 Patent is invalid
and
unenforceable.
THIRD CLAIM FOR REI IEF

22.
Complaint.
23.
notlimitedto35u.s.c.$$ 101, l02,l03,ll2,200etseq.,and301
etseq.
(
24.
25.
Jafrum seeks a judgment declaring that the '601 Patent
is
unenforceable.
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invalid
and
FOURTH CLAIM FOR RELIEF

(Declaratory Judgment of Invalidity of the'602 Patent)
26. Jafrum incorporates by reference the allegations
set forth in paragraphs 1-25 of this
Complaint.
27.
not limited to 35
u.s.c. $$ 101, 102,103,112,200
28. An immediate,
et seq., and 301 et seq.
real, and justiciable controversy exists between the Defendants and
29. Jafrum
seeks
a judgment declaring that the '602 Patent is invalid and
unenforceable.
FIT'TH CLAIM F'OR RELIEF

@eclaratory Judgment of Invalidity of the '603 Patent)
30.
Complaint.
31.
not limited to 35 U.S.c. $$ 101, 102,103,112,200 et seq., and 301 et seq.
32.
An immediate,real,
and
justiciable controversy exists between the Defendants and
33.
Jafrum seeks a judgment declaring that
the '603 Patent is invalid and
unenforceable.
SIXTH CLAIM FOR RELIEF

34.
Complaint.
35.
not limited to 35
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36.
37. Plaintiff seeks a judgment declaring that the '604 Patent is invalid and
unenforceable.
SEYENTH CLAIM FOR RELIEF

@eclaratoryJudgment of Invalidity of the'605 Patent)
38.
Plaintiff incorporates by reference the allegations set forth in paragraphs 1-37 of
this Complaint.
39.
not limited to 35
40.
u.s.c. $$ 101, 102,103,ll2,20o
An immediate, real, and justiciable conffoversy exists between the Defendants and
Plaintiffregarding the validity of the '605 Patent.
41.
is
invalid
and
unenforceable.
EIGHTII CLAIM FOR RELIEF

6606 Patent)
@eclaratory Judgment of Invalidity of the
42.
Complaint.
43.
not limited to 35 U.S.C. $$ 101, 102, 103,
44.
ll2,
200 et seq.,and 301 et seq.
Jaftrm regarding the validity of the '606 Patent.
45. Jafrum
seeks
a judgment
declaring that
unenforceable.
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and
NINTII CLAIM FOR RELIEF

(Declaratory Judgment of Invalidity of the '093 Patent)
46.
Complaint.
47.
not limited to 35
48.
u.s.c. $$ 101, 102,103,112,200
An immediate, teal, and justiciable controversy exists between the Defendants and
49.
is
invalid
and
unenforceable.
TENTH CLAIM T'OR RELIEF

50.
Complaint.
51.
The '045 Patent is invatid under Title 35 of the Uniled States Code, including but
not limited to 35 U.S.C. $$ 101, 102, 103, 112,200 et seq., and 301 et seq.
52.
53.
Jafrum seeks
a judgment
declaring that
and
unenforceable.
ELEVENTII CLAIM FOR)RELIEtr'

Judgment
of Non-infringement of the 6599 Patent)
@eclaratory
54.
Jafrum incorporates by reference the allegations set forth in paragraphs 1-53
of this Complaint.
55.
Jafrum has not infringed and does not infringe, directly or indirectly, the '599
Patent.
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56. An immediate, real, and justiciable
controversy exists between Jafrum and
Defendants regarding Jafrum's alleged infringement of the '599 Patent.
57.
it
does not infringe any claim
of the '599
Patent.
TWELF"TH CLAIM FOR RELIEF

@eclaratory Judgment of Non-infringement of the '600 Patent)
58.
of this Complaint.
59.
Patent.
60. An immediate,
real, and justiciable controversy exists between Jafrum
and
61.
it
of the'600
Patent.
THIRTEENTH CLAIM FOR RELIEF

@eclaratory Judgment of Non-infringement of the'601 Patent)
A.
Jafrum incorporates
by reference the allegations set forth in paragraphs l-61 of
this Complaint.
63.
Patent.
65.
it
Patent.
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of the '601
FOURTEENTH CLAIM FOR RELIEF

66.
Jafrum incorporates
by
reference the allegations set forth in paragraphs l-65
of this Complaint.
67.
Patent.
68. An immediate,
and
Defendants regarding Jafrum's alleged infringement of the '602Patent.
69.
it
of the'602
Patent.
FIFTEENTII CLAIM FOR RELIEF'

70.
of this Complaint.
71.
Patent.
72. An immediate,
real, and justiciable confioversy exists between Jafrum
and
73. Jafrum seeks a judgment
declaring that
it
of the'603
Patent.
SXTEENTH CLAIM FOR RELIEX'

74.
Jafrum incorporates
by reference the allegations set forth in paragraphs 1-73 of
this Complaint.
75.
Pate,nt.
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76. An immediate,
and
77.
it
of the '604
Patent.
SEVENTEENTH CLAIM FOR RELIEF

78. Jafrum incorporates by reference the allegations
set forth in paragraphs l-77 of
this Complaint.
79. Jafrum has not infringed and does not infringe, directly or indirectly,
the '605
Patent.
81.
it
of the'605
Patent.
EIGIITEENTH CLAIM FOR RELIEF

82.
Jafrum incorporates
by reference the allegations set forth in paragraphs l-81 of
this Complaint.
83.
Patent.
84. An immediate,
real, and justiciable controvrsy . exists between Jafrum
and
85.
it
Patent.
1l
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of the '606
NINETEENTH CLAIM FOR RELIEF

86.
Jafrumincorporates
by reference the allegations set forth inparagraphs l-85 of
this Complaint.
87.
Patent.
controversy exists between Jafirrm and
89.
it
of the '093
Patent.
TWENTIETII CLAIM T'OR RELIEF

90.
Jafrum incorporates
by reference the allegations set forth in paragraphs 1-89 of
this Complaint.
91.
Patent.
92. An immediate, r3al, and justiciable
93.
94.
TWENTY FIRST CLAIM FOR RELIEF

@isparagement and Trade Libel)
Jafrum incorporates by reference the allegations set forth inparagraphs l-93 of
it
of the'045
Patent.
this Complaint.
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95. Defendants have communicated the above false and misleading accusations of
infringement of the Alamdar Patents to third parties active in the motorcycle accessories and
apparel market.
96. These accusations
have disparaged Jafrum and
its
reputation, causing and
continuing to cause irreparable harm, for which money damages are inadequate.
97. Defendants' actions have
substantially injured Jafrum
disparagement, trade libel, unfair trade practices, and tortuous interference
and
constitute
with commercial
advantage.
PRAYER FOR RELIEF

WHEREFORE, Jafrum prays for judgment and relief as follows:
A.
Declaring that all of the Alamdar Patents are invalid;
B.
Declaring that all of the Alamdar Patents are unenforceable;
C.
Declaring that Jafrum does not infringe any of the Alamdar Patents;
D.
Declaring that Defendants are not entitled to damages for or injunctive relief
against any alleged infringemelrt by Jafrum and/or any of its customers or dealers of the
Alamdar Patents;
E.
An injunction prohibiting Defendants from accusing the present products of
Jafrum, or products of Jafrum similar thereto, of infringing the Alamdar Patents;
F.
Awarding to Jafrum damages for Defendants' disparagement, trade libel,
unfair frade practices, and tortuous interference with commercial advantage;
G.
Finding that this is an exceptional case under 35 U.S.C. $ 285;
H.
Awarding Jafrum its costs and attorneys' fees in connection with this action;
I.
Such further and additional relief as the Court deems just and proper.
and
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DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL

Jafrum demands
jury trial on all matters
so triable.
This 17ft th day of November,2014.
/s/ R. Steven DeGeoree

R. Steven DeGeorge
N.C. Bar No. 20723
ROBINSON, BRADSHAW & HINSON, P.A.

101 North Tryon Street, Suite 1900
Charlotte, North Carolina 28246-1900
(704)377-8380
sdegeorge@rbh.com
Attomeys for Plaintiff Jafrum Intemational, Inc.
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

WESTERN DISTRICT OF NORTH CAROLINA
JAFRUM INTERNATIONAL INC.,

Plaintiff,
v.
CRORAMA, INC. and
HUSNAIN ALAMDAR,
Defendants.
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Civil Action No. 3:14-cv-636
COMPLAINT
(Jury Demand)
APPENDIX OF EXHIBITS TO COMPLAINT

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Description
US Patent D710,599 (the 599 Patent), Ser. No. 29/450,622, issued August 12,
2014
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US Patent D715,045 (the 045 Patent), Ser. No. 29/450,660, issued October 14,
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Letter dated December 27, 2012
Letter dated January 21, 2013
Letter dated March 27, 2013
Letter dated November 10, 2014
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DESCRIPTION
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Robert H. Appert
Attorney at Larv
1208 S. San Cabriel Blvd.
San Gabriel,CA91776
Telephone (626) 285-9868
CEASU AND DESIST DEMAND

Pursuant to Title 17 of the Uruited States Code
December 27,2012
Jaffer Mohammed
Jafrum International, Inc.

3731 Woodpark Blvd.
STE A
Charlotte, NC 28206
Dear Mr. Mohammed:
This law firm represents Viking Bags. If you are represented by legal counsel, please
direct this letter to your attorney immediately and have ycur attorney notify us of such
representation.
We are writing to notify you that your unlawful copying of motorcycle bag sales
infringes upon our client's exclusive copynghts. Accordingly, you are hereby directed to
CEASE AND DESIST ALL COPYRIGHT AI\D OTHtrR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
INFRINGEMENT.
Viking Bags is the owner of copyrights, trademarks and patents used in various aspects of
motorcytle bag sales. Under United States copynght law, Viking Bags' intellectual property
rights have been in effect since the date that motorcycle bag sales were created. All
copynghtable aspects of motorcycle bag sales and instructions are copynghted under United
States copynglrt law.
Our client has recently learned that your company, Jafium International, is involved in
the distribution, marketing and advertising of merchandise violating the intellectual property
rights of Viking Bags. The merchandise bears trade dress and designs that are either identical
clear imitation or derivatioas of Viking Bags. Please be advised that we have evidence of your
sale of such bags attached @xhibit A)
or
Another clear violation of Viking Bags copyrights is the installation instructions carrying
all the diagrams and content of Viking bags which is protected by copyright act please see
(XxhibiJ B)
We have preser,red copies of your unlawful activity as evidence. Your actions constitute
copyright infringernent in violation of United States copyright laws. Under I7 U.S.C. 504, the
consequences of copyright infringement include statutory damages of between $750 and $30,000
per work, at the discretion of the court, and damages of up to $150,000 per work for willful
infringement. If you continue to engage in copyright infringement after receiving this letter.
your aclions will be evidence of "willful infringement."
We dernand that you immediately (A) cease and desist your unlawful copying of
instrrictions and motorcycle bag sales and (B) provide us with prompt written assurance within
ten (10) days that you will cease and desist from further infringement of Viking Bags'
copyrighted works. We also demand that you do not sell any more motorcycle bags that violate
Viking Bags' intellech.ral property.
cease and desist demand within this time period, Viking
Bags is entitled to use your fuilure to comply as evidence of "willful infringement" and seek
monetary damages and equitable relief for your copyright infringement. In the event you fail to
meet this demand, please be advised that , Viking Bags has asked us to communicate to you that
it will conternplate pursuing all available legal remedies, including seeking rnonetary damages,
injunctive reliet and an order that you pay court costs and attorney's fees. Your liability and
If you do not comply with this
exposure under such legal action could be considerable.
Before taking these steps, however, my client wished to give you one opportunity to
discontinue your illegal conduct by complying with this dernand within fifteen (15) days, or by
January 11, 2013. Accordingly, please sign and return the attached agreement to:
Roberl H. Appert
Attomey at Law
1208 S. San Gabriel Blvd.
San
Gabriel,CA91776
Facsimile (626) 607-3005
If you or your attomeyhave any questions, please contact me directly.

Sincerely,
/h4il
Robert H. Appert
Copyright Infringement Agreement

I, Jafrum Mohammed, president and CEO of Jafrum lntemational, lnc., agree to immediately
cease and desist copying motorcycle bag instructions and sales in exchange for Viking Bags
releasing any and all claims against me for copyright infringanent. In the event tlds agreemenl
is breached by me, Viking Bags will be entitled to costs and attorney's fees in any action brought
to enforce this agreement and shall be free to pursue all rights that Viking Bags had as of the date
of this letter as if this letter had never been signed.
This agreement is executed in California and will be subject to the laws of and enforcemsnt in
the State of Califomia
Signed:
Jaffer Mohammed
Dated:
I-AW OFFICE
TE{OMAS L. ADAMS
TELEPHONE (973) 463 -0t 00
FACSIMILE (973) 463-01 s o
120 EAGT-E ROCK AYEINI.IE

SUITE 130
hq'J/wwwaevtidea-cm
EASTHANOVS&Nr07936
adaos@ewidea.com
January 21,2013
Robert H. Appert, ESQ.
San Gabriel, Ca 91776
VIA FACSIMILE AND REGULAR MAIL
Re Viking v. Jafrum International (our file code:JAF16)
Dear Mr. Appert:

My client, Jafrum lnternational, lnc., asked me to respond to your letter dated
December 27,2012
'
Your letter.claims your client,.Mking Bags, is the f'owner of copyrights,

tradernarks and patents used in various aspects of motorcycle bag sales." I searched
for but did not find-any patents assigned to Mking Bags. lf such patents exist please
identiff them by serial number. I atso do not find any qopyright or trademark
registrations, so I willassurye you are referring to common law rights.
First, it is well settled that the shape of a useful article is not protected under the
copyright law unless one can identiff a separate copyrightable feature. See 17 USC
100 (usefularticle) and http:/Alurvrr.copyright.govffls/fl103.htm1. Therefore Mking cannot
assert a copyright over its bag design.
Your letter also contends that my client's merchandise "bears trade dress and
designs that are either identicalor clear imitation or derivations of Viking Bags."
Actually, my client's bag is quite different; whereas Viking's bags appear to be
replicas of bags sold by others. For example, the lower portion of Viking's bag has
extra stitching, inset about 1 inch from the bottom and sides. See ExhibitA. My client's
bag lacks such a stitch. See Exhibit B. ln fact this stitching can be found in bags sold
by Saddlemen. See Exhibit C from saddlemen.com.
Also, my client's bucktes are oval,whereas your ctient 's buckles are more
rectangular and are closer to the buckles of Saddtemen.
ln addition, the Viking flap has a profile that is different from my client's. One
can divide the lower edge of the flap into a front, middle and rear interval. Viking's rear
Robert H. Appert, E.S.Q.

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January 21,2013
interval is inclined and its middle interval bows slightly upwardly (see Exhibit A),
whereas my client's middle and rear intervals are straight and horizontal (see Exhibit B).
Viking's front interval curyes more sharply towards the front, whereas my client's front
interval has a fairly uniform curvature.
It is my understanding that the Saddlemen bag design predates Mking's design.
This willbecome clear if you carefully compare the product image taken from the
Saddlemen website (Exhibit C) and that taken from the Mking websit (ExhibitA).
There is no doubt the Mking bag was electronically inserted onto the photograph taken
by Saddlemen using Photoshop software or the like. You will notice the obvious
rnanipulation of the motorcycle image just below the loroer tip of the rcar strap, as well
as the removal of the Saddlemen logo from the motorqycle seat. ln any event, the
preexisting Saddlemen bags negate your argument of trade dress.
Moreover, this taking of the Saddlemen photograph brings into question whether
your clienfs instruction sheets are original. Please review this question with your client
before asserting rights in a document that may not be your client's creation.
Regardless, my client has completely changed its instruction sheet for all bags in its
inventory, even though such changes may have been unnecessary.
Although somewhat unclear, your letter proposes releasing my client against
claims of copyright infringement if my client ceases further use of its motorcycle bag
instructions. Since my client has already ceased such use, I believe your client should
have no further concenis. Unless I hear frorn you othenryise I will assume that this
disposes of the issues raised in your letter.
On a different topic, your client sent an e-mailto my client contending that
"according to Google adword reseller policy you are prohibited to place a bid on our
Trade mark for example Viking Bags." This e-mail gives a link to Google policy that
contradicts your client's contention. Specifically, the policy page states that "Google will
not investigate or restrict the use of trademark terms in keyivords, even if a trademark
complaint is received."
This policy statement by Google is consistent with its recent victory in Rosetta
Stone Ltd. v. Google lnc., 676 F.3d 144 (4th Cir. 2012). After that victory Google
entered into an undisclosed settlement agreement with Rosetta Stone, but the general
conclusion is now anyone can bid on a trademarUkeyrord, even if the bidder is not an
owner of the trademark.
.J,;i
Robert H. Appert, E.S.Q.

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January 21,2413
I believe the foregoing addresses all open issues. Unless I hear from you
otherwise, I will assume this mafter is closed.
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Robert H. Appert
Attorney atLaw
San Gabriel, CA91776
Telephone (626) 285-9868
CEASE AND DESIST DEMAI\D

Pursuant to Title 17 of the United States Code
March 27,2013
Thornas L. Adams
120 Eagle Rock Avenue
srE 130
East Hanover, NJ 07936
Re:
VikingV. Jafrum Intemational (your file
code: IAF16)
DearMr. Adams:
Since my last letter, my client has infonned me of additional patent violations that your
client has committed. In additiou to the provisional patents application provided in the last letter
please note each of your product is in violation of additional design patents. Each of your
client's products violates three utility and one design pate,nts.
The following numbers are the additional design patent violations for each product:
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29450623
29450629
2945M63
29454667
The pateirt applications listed above are not an exhaustive list. Viking Bags is processing
other applications at this time. It intends to fully protect its rights under US patent law. As you
are well aware, once tle patent is approved, it may be enforced from the date of filing. Viking
Bags intends to perfect its patents so that they are enforceable from the date of filing. Therefore,
it is imperative that you client immediately cease its infringement on Viking's rights. Your
client's products are creating confusion in the marketplace. Rest assr:red the Viking will e,nforce
its rights to the fullest extent ofthe law.
..1...::i\:....1
We reiterate our demand that you immediately (A) cease and desist your unlawful
copylng of instructions and motorcycle bag sales and (B) provide us with prompt written
assurance within fifteen (15) days that you will cease and desist from further infringement of
Viking Bags' patent applications. We also demand that you do not sell any more motorcycle
bags that violate Viking Bags' intellectual property.
If you do not comply with this cease and desist demand within this time period, Viking
Bags is entitled to use your failure to comply as evidence of 'lrillful in&ingemenf' and seek
monetary darnages and equitable relief for your copyright infringeineirt. In the evsnt you fail to
meet this denaand, please be advised that , Viking Bags has asked us to communicate to you that
il will contemplate pursuing all available legal renredies, including seeking monetary damagas,
injrxrctive relief, and an order that you pay court costs and attomey's fees. Your liability and
exposure under such legal action could be considerable.
Before taking these steps, however, my client wished to give you another opportunity to
discontinue yor:r illegal conduct by complying with this demand within fiftee,n (15) days, or by
April 11,2013.
Robert H. Appert
Attorney atLaw
San
Gabriel,CA91776
Facsimile (626) 607 -3005
I hope that this,series of letters has made it clem that Viking Bags is an innovator in the
motorcycle bag marketplace. It continues to improve its products and intends to protect its
intellectual propertyrights to the fulI extent of US law.
I understand that it may take some time for you to review the additional information with your
climt. If you are unable to comply udthin the timeframe listed above, a response within a
reasonable time is acceptable.
Sincerely,
/lrw)q {m,{
Robert H. Appert
4,14 SOUTH FLOWER STREET,
SUrrE 1750
LOS AITCELES, CA 90071

PHONE. t-2t34234545
FAX. l-213-623.6554
EMAIL.
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WEB. WWW.ADLII..AW.COM
November 10,2014
Via U.S. Mail and Enuil:

Jaffer Mohammad
Jafrum International, Inc.
3731-A Woodpark Blvd.
Charlotte NC 28206
Dear Mr. Jaffer Mohammad:
My law firm, Adli Law Group, PC,

connection with the subject of this
letter.
represents Crorama, Inc. ("Crorama") in
Please direct all future communications concerning
this matter to our attention.
This letter is written to place Jafi:um International, Inc. (Jafrum') and you on notice
of
your infringement of the following duly registered U.S. design patents, invented, developed
and owned by Crorama: D710,601, D710,605, D710,606, D710,600, D715,045, D711,093,
D7 10,602, and D7 I 0,599.
It has been brought to my attention that Jaftrm is illegally using our client's protected
designs by selling several products that imitate and copy my client's patent protected designs.
Some examples of these
"Infringing ltems" and the Crorama patents they infringe are listed in
the table below:
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November 70,2014
Patent No.
Infrineine Product
D710,601
Deluxe Lockable Bolt-On/Throw Over Motorcycle
D710,605
D710,602
D710,606
D7r5-045
D7fi,A93
D710,602
D710.599
D710,600
Saddlebacs Inspire 200 I

Deluxe Lockable Bolt-On/Throw Over Motorcycle
Saddlebass Inspire 2002
Deluxe Lockable Bolt-OrlThrow Over Motorcycle
Saddlebaes Inspire 2009
Deluxe Lockable Bolt-On/Thrcw Over Motorcycle
Saddlebaes SD2004
Insoire Sissv Bar Bas 3005
Deluxe Lockable Teardrop Motorcycle Saddlebags
Insoire 2006
Deluxe t ockable Bolt-On
Dehure Lockable Bolt-On/TO Motorcycle
Saddlebass Insoire 2009
lnspire Motorcycle Saddlebaes 2015
Deluxe Lockable Bolt-on/Throw Over Motorcycle

Saddlebass SD2003
As you are well aware, Crorama has invested considerable time, effort and resources
to create its unique bag designs and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has determined
these designs
to be worthy of patent protection. As such, Crorama cannot permit inferior
copies of these patent protected designs to enter the marketplace. Crorama is vigilant in the
protection of its intellectual property rights as well as its hard earned reputation and good witl.
Accordingly, Crorama demands tlnt Jafrum and you immediately take the following
steps:
l.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Stop sales of infringing Items and destroy any inventory of infringing Items;
Identifu to Crorama the revenue received from sales of infringing ltems;

Disclose name of manufacturer/supplier of the Infringing Items;
Disclose name of Jafrum's broker/others and disclose inventory of infringing
ltems in transit or at anyone in zupply/distibution chain (i.e. going up or down
the chain);
Provide Crorama with tvvo sanrples of each infringing ltem;
November 10,2014
6.
7.
8.
Place a curative statement on Jafrum's web site such as "Jafrum is not

affi liated with Croramao';
Consent judgment to validity and infringement of Crorama's patents; and
Obtain Crorama approval of redesigned items, not to be unreasonably delayed

or withheld.
Patent infringement constitutes a violation of the U.S. laws and subjects Jafrum and
you to a lawsuit in federal court for an injunction, damages, profits, and attorney's fees, and
such other relief as the Court deems appropriate. Further, since your acts of infringement
have continued and are continuing with your awareness of Crorama's patents, they constitute
intentional and willful patent infringement, subjecting you and your company to suit for treble
(triple) damages, in addition to the remedies listed above.
We request your written response to this letter no later than Monday, November 17,
2014. Unless we hear from you by this date, Crorama will be forced to consider other
avenues ofrecourse.
Presid.ent
Adli Law Group P.C

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

WESTERN DISTRICT OF NORTH CAROLINA

Civil Action No. 3:14-cv-636

A Woodpark Boulevard, Charlotte, North Carolina 28206.

Crorama is a California corporation with its principal place of business at 1066

Adel Avenue, Diamond Bar, California 91789.

Alamdar is an individual having an address

and on information and beliet

residing at 1066 Adel Avenue, Diamond Bar, California 91789.

JURISDICTION AND YENUE

patent laws of the United States, 35 U.S.C. $

U.S.C. $$ 1331, 1338,2201 and2202.

Case 3:14-cv-00636 Document 1 Filed 11/17/14 Page 1 of 14

Crorama is an importer and seller of motorcycle accessories, including saddlebags,

have established the requisite minimum contacts with the State

of North Carolina, and

to enforce their alleged intellectual property rights within the

in this judicial District under 28 U.S.C. $$1391 and 1a00@)

because a substantial part of the events grving rise to Jafrum's

claims occurred in this Dishict

and Defendants are subject to personal jurisdiction in this District

States Patent and Trademark

Office (*USPTO") issued the following ten U.S. Design Patents

Case 3:14-cv-00636 Document 1 Filed 11/17/14 Page 2 of 14

US Patent D710,6A0 (the '600 Patent), Ser. No. 29/450,623,

C: US Patent D710,601 (the '601 Patent), Ser. No. 291450,629, issued

US Patent D710,602 (the '602 Patent), Ser. No.

E: US Patent D710,603 (the '603 Patent), Ser. No. 291450,652, issued

US Patent D710,604 (the '604 Patent), Ser. No. 291450,654, issued

D710,605 (the '605 Patent), Ser. No. 291450,663, issued

H: US Patent D710,606 (the '606 Patent),

Ser. No. 29/450,667, issued

Exhibitl: US Patent D711,093 (the '093 Patent),

Ser. No. 291450,619"

US Patent D715,045 (the '045 Patent), Ser. No. 29/450,660, issued

Patents, Defendants, and other

Case 3:14-cv-00636 Document 1 Filed 11/17/14 Page 3 of 14

Almost two years later, by letter dated

FIRST CLAIM E'OR RF'I TT'F'

not limited to 35 U.s.c. $$ 101, 102,103,112,200 et seq., and 301 et seq.

Case 3:14-cv-00636 Document 1 Filed 11/17/14 Page 4 of 14

Jafrum regarding the validity of the '599 Patent.

the '599 Patent is invalid and

SECONN CLAIM F'OR RELIEF

justiciable controversy exists between the Defendants and

Jafrum regarding the validity of the '600 Patent.

the '600 Patent is invalid

THIRD CLAIM FOR REI IEF

notlimitedto35u.s.c.$$ 101, l02,l03,ll2,200etseq.,and301

Jafrum regarding the validity of the '601 Patent.

Jafrum seeks a judgment declaring that the '601 Patent

Case 3:14-cv-00636 Document 1 Filed 11/17/14 Page 5 of 14

FOURTH CLAIM FOR RELIEF

26. Jafrum incorporates by reference the allegations

set forth in paragraphs 1-25 of this

u.s.c. $$ 101, 102,103,112,200

et seq., and 301 et seq.

real, and justiciable controversy exists between the Defendants and

Jafrum regarding the validity of the '602 Patent.

a judgment declaring that the '602 Patent is invalid and

FIT'TH CLAIM F'OR RELIEF

not limited to 35 U.S.c. $$ 101, 102,103,112,200 et seq., and 301 et seq.

justiciable controversy exists between the Defendants and

Jafrum regarding the validity of the '603 Patent.

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Jafrum Int'l v. Crorama - Complaint