Blue Water Investment v. Merrick - Complaint

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

DISTRICT OF MASSACHUSETTS

Blue Water Investment LLC,

Plaintiff,

v.

Merrick Engineering, Inc., and

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Defendants.

Civil Action No. : ___________

COMPLAINT

Plaintiff, Blue Water Investment LLC, for its Complaint against the defendants,

Merrick Engineering, Inc. and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., alleges as follows:

PARTIES

1. Plaintiff, Blue Water Investment LLC, is a Massachusetts limited liability

company having a principal place of business at 62 South Main Street, Sharon, MA

02067 (hereinafter “plaintiff”).

2. On information and belief, defendant Merrick Engineering, Inc., is a California

corporation having a principal place of business at 1275 Quarry Street, Corona, CA

92879 (hereinafter “defendant Merrick”).

3. On information and belief, defendant Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., is a Delaware

corporation having a principal place of business at 702 SW 8th Street, Bentonville, AK

72716 (hereinafter “defendant Wal-Mart”).

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JURISDICTION AND VENUE

4. This action arises under the patent laws of the United States, 35 U.S.C. §1 et seq.

5. This Court has subject matter jurisdiction over this dispute pursuant to 28 U.S.C.

§§1331 and 1338(a).

6. This Court has personal jurisdiction over the defendants based upon theirs

contacts with this forum, including, the sale of infringing products within the

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

7. Venue is proper in this judicial district pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§1391(b) and

1400(b).

GENERAL FACTS

8. Plaintiff is the sole owner of U.S. Patent No. D487,695 that issued on March 23,

2004 (the “‘695 Patent”). A true copy of the ‘695 Patent is attached hereto as Exhibit A.

The ‘695 Patent is valid and enforceable.

9. Plaintiff is the sole owner of U.S. Patent No. D493,096 that issued on July 20,

2004 (the “‘096 Patent”). A true copy of the ‘096 Patent is attached hereto as Exhibit B.

The ‘096 Patent is valid and enforceable.

10. On information and belief, defendant Wal-Mart is using, offering for sale, and/or

selling a first set of bed risers (Item No. MS10-016–550-11-black) to consumers

throughout the United States, including the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (the

“Accused Product”).

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11. A picture of the Accused Product and it packaging purchased from one of

defendant Wal-mart’s retail stores located within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is

attached hereto as Exhibit C.

12. Upon information and belief, defendant Merrick manufactures and sells the

Accused Product to defendant Wal-Mart and other retailers who sell to consumers

throughout the United States. A picture of a web site showing defendant Merrick’s offer

for sale of a white version of the Accused Product (Item No. C90400-BR) and a black

version of the Accused Product (Item No. C90402-BR) is attached hereto as Exhibit D.

COUNT I - PATENT INFRINGEMENT - U.S. PATENT NO. D487,695

13. Plaintiff re-alleges each and every allegation set forth in Paragraphs 1-12 as if

fully alleged herein.

14. Defendant Merrick’s manufacture, import, use, offer for sale, and/or sale of the

Accused Product infringes the ‘695 Patent in violation of 35 U.S.C. §271.

15. Defendant Merrick’s infringement of the ‘695 Patent has caused and continues to

cause plaintiff irreparable harm.


cause plaintiff monetary damage.

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COUNT II - PATENT INFRINGEMENT - U.S. PATENT NO. D493,096

17. Plaintiff re-alleges each and every allegation set forth in Paragraphs 1-16

as if fully alleged herein.

18. Defendant Merrick’s manufacture, import, use, offer for sale, and/or sale of the



cause plaintiff irreparable harm.


cause plaintiff monetary damage.

COUNT III - PATENT INFRINGEMENT - U.S. PATENT NO. D487,695

21. Plaintiff re-alleges each and every allegation set forth in Paragraphs 1-20 as if

fully alleged herein.

22. Defendant Wal-Mart’s manufacture, import, use, offer for sale, and/or sale of the


23. Defendant Wal-Mart’s infringement of the ‘695 Patent has caused and continues

to cause plaintiff irreparable harm.


to cause plaintiff monetary damage.

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COUNT IV - PATENT INFRINGEMENT - U.S. PATENT NO. D493,096

25. Plaintiff re-alleges each and every allegation set forth in Paragraphs 1-24

as if fully alleged herein.

26. Defendant Wal-Mart’s manufacture, import, use, offer for sale, and/or sale of the



to cause plaintiff irreparable harm.


to cause plaintiff monetary damage.

REQUESTED RELIEF

Plaintiff requests this Court to enter judgment in favor of it and against the

defendants Merrick and Wal-Mart on the above counts and grant it the following relief:

1. Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. §283, an Order that defendant Merrick be

preliminary enjoined from making, importing, using, offering for sale, and/or selling the

Accused Product or any other product that infringes U.S. Patent Nos. D487,695 and

D493,096;

2. Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. §283, an Order that defendant Merrick be

permanently enjoined from making, importing, using, offering for sale, and/or selling the

Accused Product or any other product that infringes U.S. Patent Nos. D487,695 and

D493,096;

3. Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. §284, that defendant Merrick pay plaintiff actual

damages as may be proved at trial, and in no event less than a reasonable royalty;

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4. Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. §289, that defendant Merrick pay plaintiff an

amount of damages equal to the profits realized by defendant Merricks’ sale of the

Accused Product as may be proved at trial;

5. Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. §284, that plaintiff be awarded interest on damages;

6. Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. §284, that plaintiff be awarded its costs; and

7. Such other relief as this Court deems equitable and just.

REQUEST FOR A JURY

Plaintiff hereby requests a jury on all issues triable by a jury.

Respectfully submitted,

Blue Water Investment LLC

By its Attorney,

/s/ Steven N. Fox

Dated: 07-08-2015 Steven N. Fox (BBO #554692)

62 South Main StreetSharon, MA 02067

(781) 821-8920

E-Mail: [email protected]

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of Business In This State

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Student Loans ’ 340 Marine Injury Product ’ 480 Consumer Credit

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’ 160 Stockholders’ Suits ’ 355 Motor Vehicle ’ 371 Truth in Lending ’ 720 Labor/Management ’ 863 DIWC/DIWW (405(g)) ’ 890 Other Statutory Acti

’ 190 Other Contract Product Liability ’ 380 Other Personal Relations ’ 864 SSID Title XVI ’ 891 Agricultural Acts

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’ 240 Torts to Land ’ 443 Housing/ Sentence 26 USC 7609 State Statutes

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Cite the U.S. Civil Statute under which you are filing (Do not cite jurisdictional statutes unless diversity):

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DEMAND $ CHECK YES only if demanded in complaint

JURY DEMAND: ’ Yes ’ No

VIII. RELATED CASE(S)IF ANY

(See instructions):JUDGE DOCKET NUMBER

DATE SIGNATURE OF ATTORNEY OF RECORD

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RECEIPT # AMOUNT APPLYING IFP JUDGE MAG. JUDGE

Case 1:15-cv-12927 Document 1-1 Filed 07/09/15 Page 1 of 2

Blue Water Investment LLC

Steven N. Fox, Esq.62 South Main Street, Sharon, MA 02067781-821-8920

Merrick Engineering, Inc. and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

35 U.S.C. 271 and 35 U.S.C. 289

Patent Infringement

07/08/2015 /s/ Steven N. Fox

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Eastern Division 9 Central Division 9 Western Division 9

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residing in Massachusetts reside?

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Blue Water Investment LLC v. Merrick Engineering, Inc.

Steven N. Fox, Esq.

62 South Main Street, Sharon, MA 02067

781-821-8920


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EXHIBIT A: U.S. Patent No. D487,695



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EXHIBIT B: U.S. Patent No. D493,096



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EXHIBIT C: Picture of Wal-Mart Bed Riser and Packaging



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EXHIBIT C

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C62211-JB12 C62211-JB C72210-S C71210-S12

C71210-S C71310-S12 C71310-S C72210-S12

C73410-D12 C73410-D C77510-HNS C77610-RH

C84311-GH C89141-SH12 C89141-SH C89321-SC12

C89321-SC C89521-SC C90601-A12 C90601-A

Tubular Hangers

C87161-BH C87161-BP C87161-PH C87161-WH

C87261-PH C87261-WH C87861-PH C87861-WH

C87361-PH C87361-WH

Vinyl Hangers

C53611-DH C53612-DH C54610-SDH





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Wood Hangers and Accessories

C68110-WD C68141-WD C68210-WD C68220-WD

C68240-WD C69210-WB C69220-WB C69240-WB

Closet Organizers

C21001-SWB C21002-SWS C21003-SWB C21004-SWS

C21041-DB C21051-STB C21052-STB C21061-UBB

C21062-SB C21063-SB C21071O-DSH C21072O-DSH

C21081-SHS C21082-SHS C21091-SHF C21094-SHF

Special Feature Accessories





21/22

C58001-HC C89402-CL C89410-CH

Space Savers

C51201-HO C51801O-DH C53101-HO C55190-TH

C55401-HO C55800O-DH C58100-GV C58121O-DH

C58200-TR C89181-SS C90400-BR C90402-BR

C91411-ER C99000-BT

Laundry Products

C21300-WB C21305-WB C21310-LB C21500-MB





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C21311-LB C21312-LB C21315-MTB C21325-LB

C21330-LB C21333-LB C21335-LB

Stacking Shoe Racks

C99020-SR C99030-SR C99050-SR

Over The Door Shoe Racks

C99024-SR C99036-SR

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