Ford Global Techs. v. New World Int'l - Complaint

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

EASTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN
FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES,

LLC,
Case No. _________
Plaintiff,
v.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NEW WORLD INTERNATIONAL

INC., AUTO LIGHTHOUSE PLUS,
LLC, and UNITED COMMERCE
CENTERS, INC.
Defendants.
COMPLAINT FOR PATENT

INFRINGEMENT
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Plaintiff Ford Global Technologies, LLC (FGTL) by and through their

undersigned counsel, as and for its Complaint against defendants United
Commerce Centers, Inc., New World International Inc., and Auto Lighthouse Plus,
LLC (collectively, Defendants) alleges as follows:
I.
1.
THE PARTIES
Ford Global Technologies LLC (hereinafter FGTL) is a limited
liability company organized and existing under the laws of the State of Michigan,
having a principal place of business at 330 Townsend Drive, Suite 800 South,
Dearborn, MI 48126.
2.
On information and belief, Defendant United Commerce Centers, Inc.
(hereinafter UCC) is a Texas Corporation, with a principal place of business at

1720 E. State Highway 356, Irving, TX 75060.
3.
On information and belief, UCC is doing business as New World
International.
4.
On information and belief, Peter Tsai is registered agent, president
and treasurer of UCC and Grace Tsai is Director, Vice President and Secretary of
UCC.
5.
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On information and belief, Defendant New World International Inc.
(hereinafter NWI) is a Texas Corporation, with a principal place of business at

1720 E. State Highway 356, Irving, TX 75060. New World is the d/b/a of UCC.
6.
On information and belief, Peter Tsai is also known as Yao Hwa Tsai
and is married to Grace Tsai also known as Li Hung Tsai (Chiang).

7.
On information and belief, Yao Hwa (Peter) Tsai is the registered
agent, President and Director of NWI, and Grace Tsai is the Vice President of
NWI.
8.
On information and belief, Defendant Auto Lighthouse Plus, LLC.
(hereinafter Auto Lighthouse), is a limited liability company organized and

existing under the laws of the State of Texas, having a principal place of business
at 1720 E. State Highway 356, Irving, TX 75060.
9.
On information and belief, Grace Tsai is registered agent of Auto
Lighthouse, Peter Tsai is Secretary and Director, Joseph Tsai is President and
Director, Daniel Tsai is Vice President and Director and Alice Tsai is Treasurer
and Director.
10.
On information and belief, Auto Lighthouse operates under the
assumed names autobodycarparts.com and autobodypartsnow.com. On information

and belief, Auto Lighthouse operates virtual storefronts on the Amazon and eBay
websites under the name Auto Lighthouse Plus.
II.
11.
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JURISDICTION AND VENUE
This is an action for design patent infringement arising under the
patent laws of the United States, 35 U.S.C. 101 et seq.

12.
The Court has subject matter jurisdiction over this action pursuant to,
inter alia, 28 U.S.C. 1331 (federal question); and 28 U.S.C. 1338(a) (action
arising under the Patent Act).
13.
Venue and personal jurisdiction are appropriate in this Court under 28
U.S.C. 1400 because Defendants have committed acts of infringement in this

District, and because a substantial part of the events giving rise to FGTLs claims
occurred in this District.
14.
Defendants offer for sale and sell infringing goods to the 48
continental United States, including Michigan, through the activities of Auto

Lighthouse Plus in operating at least two retail websites and two virtual storefronts
on Amazon and eBay.
15.
Counsel for New World has made representations in correspondence
about the relationship between Auto Lighthouse and New World and whether
sales made by Auto Lighthouse are related to sales made by New World.
Specifically, counsel representing New World has stated that: when Auto
Lighthouse makes a sale, it is of a part that Auto Lighthouse has purchased from
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New World. So a sale by Auto Lighthouse necessarily means that New World has
already made a sale of the same part.
16.
The websites and eBay and Amazon virtual storefronts of Defendants
offering for sale and selling infringing goods have been accessed in the State of
Michigan.
The Internet operations of Defendants are highly active and non-
passive, permitting online purchase of goods for shipment to Michigan via

executable on-line transactions with an exchange of money and goods.
III.
FACTUAL ALLEGATIONS
A.
FGTLs Patents
17.
Ford Motor Company (hereinafter Ford) is a manufacturer and
seller, inter alia, of automobiles and automotive parts.

18.
FGTL is a subsidiary of Ford Motor Company. FGTL owns and
manages the intellectual property of Ford.

19.
FGTL has filed and been issued numerous design patents to protect its
valuable intellectual property in its automobiles, and its automotive part designs.
20.
FGTL is the owner of the following U.S. Design Patents (collectively
FGTL Design Patents-in-Suit).

U.S. Patent No.
D493,552
D501,685
D496,890
D489,299
Title
Vehicle Headlamp
Vehicle Headlamp
Vehicle Grill
Exterior of Vehicle Hood
4
Ford Vehicle
2004 F-150
2004 F-150
2004 F-150
2004 F-150
U.S. Patent No.

D493,753
D498,444
D501,162
D510,551
D539,448
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Title
Exterior of Vehicle Hood
Ford Vehicle
2004 F-150
Front Bumper Fascia

Front Bumper Fascia
Hood
Vehicle Taillamp
2005 Mustang
2005 Mustang
2005 Mustang
2005 Mustang
2004 Ford F-150

21.
In 2003, Ford introduced a newly designed 2004 model F-150 truck
shown below. In a design effort that spanned over two years and cost millions of
dollars, Ford overhauled its exterior design.
22.
The 2004 F-150 design included, among other things, new designs for
the vehicle headlamp, grille and hood.
23.
Fords designers spent years meticulously crafting every detail of the
designs they created. To establish the design for each 2004 F-150 part, a team of
Ford designers who are trained in the artistic field, worked for years to craft the
precise shape, contour, angles and dimensions of each individual part. A multistep process was employed in the design of each part including the vehicle
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headlamp, grille and hood.
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This multi-step process includes hand sketches,
computer aided drafting, computer modeling, clay modeling and prototype parts.
This process was used to create aesthetically pleasing designs for the 2004 F-150
parts.
24.
U.S. Patent No. D493,552 (the 552 patent), entitled Vehicle
Headlamp, issued on July 27, 2004, names Craig Metros, Patrick Schiavone, and
Tyler Blake as inventors and is assigned to FGTL. A copy of the 552 patent is
attached as Exhibit A.
25.
U.S. Patent No. D501685 (the 685 patent), entitled Vehicle Head
Lamp, issued on February 8, 2005, names Craig Metros, Jeffery Nowak, Patrick
Schiavone, and Tyler Blake as inventors and is assigned to FGTL. A copy of the
685 patent is attached as Exhibit B.
26.
Alternative headlamp designs are offered for sale for use on 2004 F-
150 vehicles that have a different aesthetic appearance than those covered by the
552 and 685 patents.
27.
Grill, issued on October 5, 2004, names Craig Metros, Patrick Schiavone, and
Tyler Blake as inventors and is assigned to FGTL. A copy of the 890 patent is
attached as Exhibit C.
28.
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Alternative grille designs are offered for sale for use on 2004 F-150
vehicles that have a different aesthetic appearance than those covered by the 890
patent.
29.
U.S. Patent No. D489,299 (the 299 patent), entitled Exterior of
Vehicle Hood, issued on May 4, 2004, names Craig Metros, Patrick Schiavone,
and Tyler Blake as inventors and is assigned to FGTL. A copy of the 299 patent
is attached as Exhibit D.
30.
U.S. Patent No. D493,753 (the 753 patent), entitled Exterior of
Vehicle Hood, issued on August 3, 2004, names Craig Metros, Patrick Schiavone,
and Tyler Blake as inventors and is assigned to FGTL. A copy of the 753 patent
is attached as Exhibit E.
31.
Alternative hood designs are offered for sale for use on 2004 F-150
and 753 and patents.
2005 Ford Mustang
32.
In 2004, Ford introduced a newly designed 2005 Ford Mustang shown
below. In a design effort that spanned over two years and cost millions of dollars,
Ford overhauled its exterior design.
33.
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The 2005 Mustang design included, among other things, new designs
for the front bumper fascia (two versions), hood and taillamp
34.
Fords designers spent years meticulously crafting every detail of the
designs they created. To establish the design for each 2005 Mustang part, a team
of Ford designers who are trained in the artistic field, worked for years to craft the
precise shape, contour, angles and dimensions of each individual part. A multistep process was employed in the design of each part including the vehicle front
bumper fascia (two versions), hood and taillamp. This multi-step process includes
hand sketches, computer aided drafting, computer modeling, clay modeling and
prototype parts. This process was used to create aesthetically pleasing designs for
the parts of the 2005 Mustang.
35.
U.S. Patent No. D498,444 (the 444 patent), entitled Front Bumper
Fascia, issued on November 16, 2004, names J C. Mays and Larry Erickson as
inventors and is assigned to FGTL. A copy of the 444 patent is attached as
Exhibit F.
36.
U.S. Patent No. D501,162 (the 162 patent), entitled Front Bumper
Fascia, issued on January 25, 2005, names J C. Mays and Larry Erickson as
Exhibit G.
37.
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In addition to the two alternative designs covered by the 444 and
162 patents, other alternative front bumper designs offered for sale for use on
2005 Mustang vehicles provide a different aesthetic appearance.
38.
U.S. Patent No. D510,551 (the 551 patent), entitled Hood, issued
on October 11, 2005, names J.C. Mays and Larry Erickson as inventors and is
assigned to FGTL. A copy of the 551 patent is attached as Exhibit H.
39.
Alternative hood designs are offered for sale for use on 2005 Mustang
patent.
40.
Taillamp, issued on March 27, 2007, names J C. Mays and Larry Erickson as
Exhibit I.
41.
Alternative taillamp designs are offered for sale for use on 2005
Mustang vehicles that have a different aesthetic appearance than those covered by
the 448 patent.
ITC Litigation
1.
On December 2, 2005, FGTL filed a Complaint before the United
States International Trade Commission (ITC) alleging the unlawful sale for
importation to the United States, importation into the United States, and the sale
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within the United States after importation, of F-150 automotive parts that infringed
FGTLs valid and enforceable design patents, including the 552 and 890 patents
noted above.
2.
On June 6, 2007, the United States International Trade Commission
entered a General Exclusion Order prohibiting the unlawful importation and sale of
certain automotive parts that infringe FGTLs design patents, including the 552
and 890 patents. Exhibit J General Exclusion Order.
B.
Defendants Infringing Activities
FGTLs Design Patents

3.
Defendants are distributors and marketers of aftermarket automotive
parts and accessories.

4.
Upon information and belief, Defendants have had actual knowledge
of one or more of the FGTL Design Patents-in-Suit for many years.

5.
Upon information and belief, Defendants have had knowledge of the
General Exclusion Order since 2007.

6.
Despite this knowledge, Defendants have sold aftermarket parts for
the 2004 Ford F-150 and the 2005 Ford Mustang that infringe the FGTL Design
Patents-in-Suit (hereinafter Aftermarket Parts).
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7.
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The Defendants have sold or offered for sale in the United States
Aftermarket Parts that were copied from Fords original equipment designs
covered by the FGTL Design Patents-in-Suit.
8.
The Defendants Aftermarket Parts include an identical ornamental
design that was created through the use of computer-aided copying equipment.
9.
The Defendants assert their Aftermarket Parts match the design of
Fords original equipment designs covered by the FGTL Design Patents-in-Suit.

10.
websites
On Information and belief, Defendants operate at least four active

offering
autobodycarparts.com,
for
sale
aftermarket
autobodypartsnow.com,
automotive
parts,
Quality-Parts.com,
including
Quality-
Parts.us, and auto_lighthouse eBay and Amazon online stores.

11.
Defendants are jointly and severally liable for infringement of the
FGTL Design Patents-in-Suit.

12.
Upon information and belief, Defendants Aftermarket Parts are not
labeled as refurbished, salvaged or otherwise authorized by FGTL or its

licensee LKQ Corporation.
13.
Starting at least as early as 2011, FGTL has made numerous attempts
to contact the Defendants to cease and desist from offering for sale, selling or
importing products that infringe FGTLs Design patents. Exhibit K is a
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September 28, 2011 letter to NWI from FGTL that includes a chart identifying all
of the FGTL Design Patents-In-Suit.
14.
Defendants ignored FGTLs letter. On May 13, 2013, FGTL wrote
again to NWI indicating that New World International is still selling parts covered
by FGTLs design patents and requesting acknowledgement Exhibit L is FGTLs
May 13, 2013 letter to NWI from FGTL.
15.
On May 15, 2013, NWI responded to FGTLs letter on the letterhead
of UCC requesting additional information about the purchase, who reported their
sales of parts covered by FGTLs patents and requesting a list of FGTLs patents.
Exhibit M is the May 15, 2013 letter to FGTL.
16.
On May 21, 2013, FGTLs counsel sent a letter to NWI identifying
NWI parts covered by FGTLs patents that NWI had sold, and attaching another
list of FGTLs design patents. This list included the patents-in-suit. Exhibit N is
the May 21, 2013 letter.
17.
On June 11, 2013, FGTLs counsel sent a letter to NWI stating that
NWI had not agreed to refrain from selling parts covered by FGTLs design
patents. Exhibit O is the June 11, 2013 letter.
18.
On June 18, 2013, NWIs attorney wrote to FGTL, stating that it is
New Worlds policy is to honor the FGTL design patents. and that the purpose of
the letter was to provide FGTL with the acknowledgement you seek. Exhibit P
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is the June 18, 2013 letter to FGTL.
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FGTL discovered that despite NWIs
assurances, websites associated with NWI were offering for sale patented parts
identified in FGTLs correspondence.
19.
On November 13, 2013, FGTL wrote to NWI requesting immediate
action to cease and desist sales of the unauthorized products from Defendants
websites. FGTLs letter also included a chart listing hyperlinks to defendants
website autobodycarparts.com where unauthorized products were offered for sale,
along with an identification of the model year vehicle, part and corresponding
FGTL patent, as shown below. Exhibit Q is the November 13, 2013 letter and
complete chart.
Patent
D493753
D496890
Vehicle
Part
2004 F-150 Exterior of
Vehicle Hood
2004 F-150 Grille
D493552
2004 F-150
Headlamp
D501685
2004 F-150
Head Lamp
D489299
2004 F-150 Exterior of

Vehicle Hood
20.
AutoBodyCarParts.com
http://autobodycarparts.com/ford-truck-f-series-light-dutypickup-2004-2004-hood-panel-assy-aluminum--heritage26272
http://autobodycarparts.com/ford-truck-f-series-light-dutypickup-2004-2004-grille-assy-xl-xlt-lariat--except-stx--whoneycomb--black---heritage-26203
http://autobodycarparts.com/ford-truck-f-series-heritagepickup-1999-2004-grille-assy-w-bright-frame-w-argent-cross-bar-design--except-stx-26204
http://autobodycarparts.com/ford-truck-f-series-light-dutypickup-2005-2005-right-rh-passenger-side-headlampheadlight-assy-composite-3346
http://autobodycarparts.com/ford-truck-f-series-light-dutypickup-2005-2005-left-lh-driver-side-headlamp-headlightassy-composite-3348
http://autobodycarparts.com/ford-truck-f-series-light-dutypickup-2004-2004-hood-panel-assy-steel--heritage-13810
On November 20, 2013, NWIs attorney responded that NWI will
not offer the listed parts for sale. Exhibit R is the November 20, 2013 letter.
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Notwithstanding their assurance otherwise, Defendants continued to
sell parts identified in FGTLs letters , at least via Defendants websites and/or the
eBay or Amazon stores, in the United States.
22.
Defendants, have been, and continue to, infringe, actively induce
others to infringe, and contributorily infringe FGTLs Design Patents-In-Suit

throughout the country.
23.
It is reasonable to infer, based on the facts set forth above, that
Defendants conduct has been willful, wanton and deliberate. It is also reasonable
to infer that Defendant actions have been objectively reckless based on the facts
set forth above, including that Defendants have sold Aftermarket Parts that are
copies of the designs in FGTLs Design Patents-In-Suit and that Defendants have
acknowledged the infringement and validity of the design patents in
correspondence. The actions of the Defendants with regard to infringement of the
FGTL Design Patents-in-Suit are willful such that FGTL is entitled to treble
damages under 35 U.S.C. 284.
24.
FGTL has suffered damages as a result of the infringing activities of
the Defendants and will continue to suffer such damages as long as those
infringing activities continue.
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25.
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FGTL has no adequate remedy at law. Unless enjoined by this Court,
Defendants will continue such willful acts of infringement, causing FGTL to incur
substantial and irreparable damage.
26.
Upon information and belief, Defendants are importing and selling
additional automotive parts beyond those asserted in this complaint that infringe
FGTL patents.
Defendants have made attempts to conceal these infringing
activities from FGTL.

IV.
COUNT I - INFRINGEMENT OF FGTL 552

DESIGN PATENT
(2004 F-150 Vehicle Headlamp)
27.
Plaintiff incorporates and realleges, as if fully set forth in this
paragraph, the allegations of the foregoing paragraphs.

28.
Defendants have infringed and continue to infringe the 552 patent by,
inter alia, making, using, importing, offering to sell, or selling the United States,
including the State of Michigan and within this District, products infringing the
ornamental design covered by the 552 patent in violation of 35 U.S.C. 271(a).
29.
Following is a comparison of Figure 1 of the 552 patent and the
Aftermarket Part offered for sale by the Defendants.
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552 Patent, Figure 1
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Defendants Headlamp
FGTL is entitled to a complete accounting of all revenue and profits
derived by Defendants, jointly and severally, from the unlawful conduct alleged
herein, including without limitation, FGTLs damages pursuant to 35 U.S.C. 284
and/or Defendants total profit pursuant to 35 U.S.C. 289.
31.
Defendants have engaged and are engaged in willful and deliberate
infringement of the 552 patent as described above. Such willful and deliberate
infringement justifies an increase of three times the damages to be assessed
pursuant to 35 U.S.C. 284 and further qualifies this action as an exceptional case
supporting an award of reasonable attorneys fees pursuant to 35 U.S.C. 285.
32.
FGTL is entitled to a permanent injunction preventing Defendants
from further infringing the 552 patent.
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V.
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COUNT II - INFRINGEMENT OF FGTL 685

DESIGN PATENT
(2004 F-150 Vehicle Headlamp)
33.

34.
35.
Aftermarket Part offered for sale by the Defendants.

36.
Defendants Headlamp
37.
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38.

VI.
COUNT III - INFRINGEMENT OF FGTL 890

DESIGN PATENT
(2004 F-150 Vehicle Grille)
39.

40.
41.
Aftermarket Part offered for sale by the Defendants on autobodypartsnow.com.

Defendants Grille
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42.
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43.
44.

VII.
COUNT IV - INFRINGEMENT OF FGTL 299

DESIGN PATENT
(2004 F-150 Exterior of Vehicle Hood)
45.

46.
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47.
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Aftermarket Part offered for sale by the Defendants on their eBay store with seller
name auto_lighthouse.
48.
Defendants Hood
49.
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VIII. COUNT V - INFRINGEMENT OF FGTL 753

DESIGN PATENT
(2004 F-150 Exterior of Vehicle Hood)
50.

51.
52.
53.
Defendants Hood
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54.
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IX.
COUNT IV - INFRINGEMENT OF FGTL 444

DESIGN PATENT
(2005 Mustang Front Bumper Fascia (base))
55.

56.
57.
Defendants Bumper Fascia
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58.
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59.
60.

X.
COUNT V - INFRINGEMENT OF FGTL 162

DESIGN PATENT
(2005 Mustang Front Bumper Fascia (GT))
61.

62.
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64.
Defendants Bumper Fascia
65.
66.
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COUNT VI - INFRINGEMENT OF FGTL 551

DESIGN PATENT
(2005 Mustang Hood)
67.

68.
69.
70.
Defendants Hood
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72.

XII.
COUNT VII - INFRINGEMENT OF FGTL 448

DESIGN PATENT
(2005 Mustang Vehicle Taillamp)
73.

74.
75.
Aftermarket Part offered for sale by the Defendants on their website

autobodypartsnow.com.
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76.
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Defendants Tail Lamp
77.
78.

PRAYER FOR RELIEF
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully request that this Court:
A.
A judgment that Defendants infringed the 552 patent;
B.

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C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
Enter a preliminary and permanent injunction to enjoin Defendants
and their officers, agents, attorneys and employees, and those acting in privity or
concert with them, from infringing the 552 patent for the full term thereof;
K.
L.
M.
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N.
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O.
P.
Q.
R.
S.
Award FGTL damages against Defendants adequate to compensate
FGTL for the infringement of the 552 patent pursuant to 35 U.S.C. 284 and/or
35 U.S.C. 289;
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T.
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35 U.S.C. 289;
U.
35 U.S.C. 289;
V.
35 U.S.C. 289;
W.
35 U.S.C. 289;
X.
35 U.S.C. 289;
Y.
35 U.S.C. 289;
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Z.
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35 U.S.C. 289;
AA. Award FGTL damages against Defendants adequate to compensate
35 U.S.C. 289;
BB. Find that the Defendants infringement is deliberate and willful, and
that the damages awarded to FGTL be trebled pursuant to 35 U.S.C. 284;
CC. A declaration that this is an exceptional case and an award of
attorneys fees, disbursements, and costs of this action pursuant to 35 U.S.C.
285;
DD. Award FGTL interests and costs; and
EE.
Such other and further relief, including but not limited to, costs and
attorney fees, as this Court deems appropriate.
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JURY TRIAL DEMAND

Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 38(b) and 5(d), Plaintiff demands a jury trial of
all issues triable by jury.
Respectfully submitted,
BROOKS KUSHMAN P.C.
Dated: January 29, 2015
/s/ Linda D. Mettes
Marc Lorelli (P63156)
Frank A. Angileri (P45611)
Linda D. Mettes (P69182)
Amy C. Leshan (P69328)
1000 Town Center, Twenty-Second Floor
Southfield, Michigan 48075
Tel: (248) 358-4400 / Fax: (248) 358-3351
Email: mlorelli@brookskushman.com
fangileri@brookskushman.com
lmettes@brookskushman.com
aleshan@brookskushman.com
Attorneys for Plaintiff Ford Global Technologies
LLC
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

EASTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN
FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES,
LLC,
Case No. _________
Plaintiff,
v.
NEW WORLD INTERNATIONAL
INC., AUTO LIGHTHOUSE PLUS,
LLC, and UNITED COMMERCE
CENTERS, INC.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendants.
INDEX OF EXHIBITS TO:

COMPLAINT FOR PATENT
INFRINGEMENT
Exhibit
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
Description
U.S. Patent No. D493,552
General Exclusion Order
Letter to P. Tsai from D. Porcari, 9/28/11
Letter to P. Tsai from D. Porcari, 5/13/13
Letter to D. Porcari from S. Culver, 5/15/13
Letter to S. Culver from D. Porcari, 5/21/13
Letter to S. Culver from D. Porcari, 6/11/13
Letter to D. Porcari from V. Byrnes, 6/18/13
Letter to V. Byrnes from A. Leshan, 11/13/13
Letter to A. Leshan from V. Byrnes, 11/20/13
EXHIBIT A
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USO0D493552S1
(12) United States Design Patent (10) Patent N0.2

Metros et al.
US D493,552 s
(45) Date of Patent:
(54) VEHICLE HEADLAMP
**
Patrick J. Schiavone, Birmingham, MI
Ford Motor Company; excerpts from product brochure

entitled Tough Ford pickups: Americas No. 1 seller.*;
published circa 1977.
(US); Tyler Jon Blake, Dearborn, MI
entitled 1978 Ford Recreation Vehicles.
(75) Inventors: Craig Metros, Bloom?eld, MI (US);
(US)

entitled 1978 Ford 4Wheelers.
(73) Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC,

Dearborn, MI (US)
entitled 1978 Ford Bronco.
(**) Term:
entitled 1978 Ford Club Wagons.
14 Years
entitled 1978 Ford Econoline.
(51)
LOC (7) Cl. .................................................. .. 26-04
(52)
US. Cl. ......... ..
(58)
Field of Search ..................... .. D26/2836; 362/61,
D26/28
362/80, 81, 82, 83, 83.3, 267, 269, 275,

330340
(56)
References Cited
D481,144
D484,262 S
3/1999 Bangle ...................... .. D26/28

9/2003 Yanada
.... .. D26/28
10/2003
* 12/2003
Takei
......
(List continued on next page.)

Primary ExaminerMarcus A. Jackson
(74) Attorney, Agent, or FirmDavis B. Kelley
CLAIM
The ornamental design for a vehicle headlamp, as shoWn and

described.
DESCRIPTION
. . . . .. D26/28
Liao .......................... .. D26/28
OTHER PUBLICATIONS
Photographs of Commercial Parts, 6 pages, prior to Sep. 19,

2003.

entitled 1978 Ford Pickups.
entitled 78 Ford Pickups. Tough All Over.
entitled Ford Truck Accessories and Specialties Catalog;
published 1978.
entitled Nuovo Ford Transit; published circa 1978.
entitled 78 Ford Courier.

(57)
U.S. PATENT DOCUMENTS

*
*

entitled Free Wheelin Ford Trucks; published circa 1977.
(21) Appl. No.: 29/190,325

(22) Filed:
Sep. 19, 2003
D406,910 S
D479,755 S
Jul. 27, 2004
FIG. 1 is a perspective vieW of a headlamp for a vehicle in

accordance With one embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a front vieW of the vehicle headlamp of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a side vieW of the vehicle headlamp of FIG. 1;
FIG. 4 is another side vieW of the vehicle headlamp of FIG.
1;
FIG. 5 is a top vieW of the vehicle headlamp of FIG. 1; and,
FIG. 6 is a perspective vieW of vehicle headlamp in accor
dance With another embodiment of the present invention.
The headlamp is intended for attachment to a vehicle, and
the broken lines in the drawings are not part of the claimed
design. The bottom and rear of the headlamp are not part of
the claimed design.
1 Claim, 3 Drawing Sheets
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OTHER PUBLICATIONS


entitled Ford Club Wagon Van; published circa 1978.

entitled 79 Free Wheelin Ford Trucks.
Ford Motor Company; excerpts from mail advertisement
entitled Ford Explorer Special Edition Sale; published

circa 1979.



entitled 1981 FordThe leadership lineup.
entitled 1981 Ford Trucks.

entitled 1981 Ford Club Wagon.


entitled 1981 Ford Pickup.
entitled 1981 Ford 4Wheeler.

entitled 1981 Ford Econoline Chassis.

entitled Ford Truck Accessories; published circa 1978.


entitled Econoline/Club Wagon1981 Con?dential Pre
entitled Ford 1980 Econoline Chassis.

entitled Pickup 4Wheeler Bronco; published circa 1979.

vieW.

entitled 1981 Econoline Van/Club Wagon.
entitled 1981 FSeries.
entitled 1980 Bronco.

View.
entitled FSeries1981 Con?dential PrevieW.

entitled Ford 1980 Bronco.

entitled Ford 1980 Pickup.
entitled Ford 1980 Courier.

entitled 1980 Free Wheelin Fords.

entitled Ford 1980 4Wheeler.

entitled Ford 1980 Econoline.

entitled The Captains Club Wagon; published circa 1979.
entitled Courier1980 Con?dential PrevieW.





Ford Motor Company; excerpts from

entitled Ford 1980 Club Wagon.
entitled Ford ASerie; published circa
entitled Pickups Ford; published circa
product brochure





entitled Ford 3000 1Tonner; published circa 1981.
entitled Ford 2400 Diesel 1Tonner; published circa 1981.
entitled 82 Ford FSeries Pickups.

entitled 1983 Ranger.
entitled Americas Truck; published circa 1982.
product brochure
1980.
product brochure
1980.
product brochure


Pg ID 38
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entitled The Aussie Ute; published circa 1984.
entitled 83 Ford Chassis Cab.
entitled 1985 Ford ChassisCa .

entitled 1985 FSeries Explorer PackageA.
entitled 1985 Ford Ranger.
entitled Ford Bantam; published circa 1984.
entitled 1985 Concept Aerostar.
entitled Ford 1Tonner; published circa 1984.
entitled Ford 1Tonner 1600; published circa 1984.
entitled FSeries Pickup; published circa 1984.
entitled 1985 Ford Wagon.

entitled Ford 1600 1Tonner LWB; published circa 1982.
entitled Show Your StripesCreate Bronco II Excite
ment; published circa 1982.

entitled 83
Ford Motor
entitled 83
Ford Motor
Ford FSeries Pickup.

Company; excerpts from product brochure
Ford Club Wagon.

entitled Ford Bronco IIIts A Brand NeW KickH.

entitled Accessories for Ford Light Trucks & Vans; pub
lished circa 1983.

entitled 1984 Ford Wagons.
entitled Aerostar Wars; published circa 1983.
entitled Concept Aerostar; published circa 1983.

entitled 1984 Ford Econoline Van.

entitled 1986 Ford Aerostar Wagon.

entitled Ford Aerostar Wagon; published circa 1985.
entitled Ford Club Wagon; published circa 1985.
entitled Ford Bronco; published circa 1985.
entitled Ford Econoline; published circa 1985.
entitled Der Transit; published circa 1985.
entitled Der Econovan; published circa 1985.
entitled Introducing the all neW trimsiZe 1984 Ford

Bronco II.

entitled Ford FSeries; published circa 1985.
entitled Ford Light trucks & Vans Accessories 86.
entitled 1984 Ford Bronco II.

entitled 1984 Ford FSeries Pickup.
entitled Todays CroWd PleasersSpectron, Spectron

Spacer, Spectron 4WD; published circa 1985.


entitled Transportation Concept for the 80s and Beyond.
entitled 1986 Ford F Series.

entitled 1984 Explorer Program.

entitled 1985 Ford RV & Trailering Guide.
entitled 1986 Ford ChassisCab.
entitled 1986 Aerostar.

entitled 1986 Aerostar Wagon.
Pg ID 39
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Page 4

Jan A. Zverina of United Press International; excerpts from

neWspaper illustrating 1989 Ford Bronco II.
Ford Mortor Company; excerpts from magaZine advertise

ment illustrating 1988 Ford Ranger entitled Ranger Pickup
Bed Cap.
entitled Ford PreRunner Ranger PackagesAccent
Accessories 88.

entitled 1987 Advance Light Truck Facts Book.

entitled New Ford Courier 4WD; published circa 1986.
entitled The Big Aussie Six; published circa 1986.

entitled Electrically PoWered FSeries Rear WindoW For
Pickups; published circa 1988.

entitled FSeries LPO; published circa 1988.

entitled Ford Light Trucks Accessories 89.


entitled 1989 Ford Econoline/Club Wagon.
entitled 1989 Ford Aerostar.
entitled Commericals Oct. 1989.
entitled 1987 Ford Aerostar Van.

entitled New Ford FSeries; published circa 1987.
entitled Maverick Wagon; published circa 1987.
entitled Maverick Cab Chassis/PickUp; published circa
1987.


entitled 1989 Ford FSeries.



entitled 1990 FSeries Major Product Changes.
entitled 1990 Econoline/Club Wagon Major Product
Changes.
entitled 1990 Aerostar Wagon and Van Major Product
Changes.



entitled Ford Taurus Wagon, Ford Bronco 4x4; published
circa 1987.



entitled Ranger; published circa 1987.
entitled 1990 Ford Recreation Vehicle and Trailer ToWing

Guide.

entitled Aerostar 4Wheel Drive; published circa 1989.
entitled Ford Trucks; published circa 1989.
entitled Ford Bronco II; published circa 1989.

entitled 1990 Ford Econolinie and Aerostar Vans.
UnknoWn Author; excerpts from neWspaper section entitled

Auto Focus; illustrating 1988 Ford Fseries truck.

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entitled 1990 Ranger Major Product Changes.
entitled 1990 Bronco Major Product Changes.
entitled 1990 Bronco II Major Product Changes.
entitled 1991 Aerostar Major Product Changes.
Changes.
entitled New 1991 Ford Explorer . . . .

entitled 1991 Ford Explorer.
David SedgWick; excerpts from Detroit NeWs entitled
Explorer puts ford sport utility in drivers seat; published

circa 1991.
Al Haas of KnightRidder NeWspapers; excerpts from

neWspaper article entitled Sportutility vehicles brighten
dark sales year; published circa 1991.

entitled Commercials1992 Edition TWo.
James V. Higgins; excerpts from Detroit NeWs article

entitled Fords neW Flareside pickups nearperfect
Fseries addition; published circa 1992.

Paul Lienert; excerpts from neWspaper article entitled Club
Wagon sets the standard; published circa 1992.
Paul Eisenstein; excerpts from Detroit NeWs article entitled
Ford to boost production on hot Explorers; published circa
1992.



entitled Ford Commercial Trucks 1992, Vans.
Ford Motor Company; excerpts from product

entitled Ford 1992, Aerostar Wagon.
entitled Ford 1992, Bronco.
entitled 1992 Ford FSeries, Flareside.
entitled Ford 1992, Explorer.
entitled Ford Trucks 1992, Ranger.
entitled Ford 1992, FSeries.
brochure
brochure
brochure
brochure
brochure
brochure

entitled Ford Commercial Trucks 93, Pickups & Chassis.



entitled 1993 Econoline/Club Wagon.

entitled Utility Light Trucks & Vans Accessories; pub
lished circa 1992.

entitled Roll Along, CreW Cab DRW; published circa
1992.

entitled Roll Along, Super Cab SRW; published circa
1992.

entitled Roll Along, CreW Cab 4x4; published circa 1992.
entitled Roll Along, Super Cab DR ; published circa
1992.

entitled Roll Along, Bronco; published circa 1992.
entitled Roll Along, Super Cab 4x4; published circa 1992.
entitled 1993 Ranger redesign makes a ?rstclass pickup
better; published Jan. 20, 1993.

Russ Devault of Atlanta Journal Constitution; excerpts from
Detroit Free Press article entitled Sporty components give
the Lightning ?exibility; published Mar. 4, 1993.

UnkoWn Author; excerpts from neWspaper article illustrat
ing a Ford Ranger XLT SuperCab 4x4; article entitled Ford
Ranger is unchallenged . . . ; published Feb. 25, 1993.

entitled Its thumbs up for Lightning, but doWn for Mus
tang Cobra; published May 13, 1993.

entitled FSeries; published circa 1989.


entitled Ford Trucks 1992 Ranger.

entitled Ford 1992 Explorer.
entitled 1992 Ford FSeries Flareside.

entitled Ford 1992 FSeries.

entitled Ford 93 Ford Trucks.

entitled Ford 93 Ranger.
brochure
entitled Ford 1994 Pickups & Chassis.

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entitled 1994 Ford F150 Lightning.
entitled Ford Ranger.
brochure
brochure
brochure
brochure
brochure


entitled 2001 Explorer Sport Trac.
entitled 2001 SupercreW.
entitled Super Duty FSeries; published circa 1999.
entitled FSeries, 1000 F150 Series; published circa
1999.

entitled Super Duty, 200 F250/350 FSeries Pickups;
entitled Windstar; published circa 1999.
entitled Ford, 2000 Windstar.
entitled 1997 F150 Accessories.
entitled Ford, 2000 (Commercial Vehicles).

entitled The Nineteen Hundred and Ninety Eight Ranger.
entitled The Nineteen Hundred and Ninety Eight

entitled The Great Escape; published circa 2000.
entitled 2001 FordSVT F150 Lightning.
entitled Over The Edge Ranger; published circa 2000.
entitled Excursion Sightseer; published circa 2000.
entitled Out Here, There Are No Boundaries; published


entitled The AllNeW 1997 Fords F150.
Explorer.
entitled The Nineteen Hundred and Ninety Eight Expedi
tion.

entitled Expedition Ninety Nine.
entitled Ranger Ninety Nine.
entitled Explorer Ninety Nine.
product brochure
circa 2001.
Toyota Motor Corporation; excerpts from product brochure

product brochure
entitled Toyota 1996 4Runner.

product brochure
product brochure
entitled FSeries Ninety Nine.
entitled HarleyDavidson F150; published circa 1998.

entitled CustomiZed Ford F150 SuperCreW; published
circa 1998.

entitled 2001 Escape.
entitled Excursion; published circa 1999.
Tony SWan; excerpts from neWspaper illustrating 2000 Ford
entitled Toyota 1997 T100.

entitled Toyota Tacoma.
Mark Williams; excerpts from Four Wheeler magaZine
article entitled Three pickups battle terrainand each
otherfor the golden priZe; published circa 1997.
entitled Toyota Tundra; published circa 1998.
entitled 1998 Toyota Rav4.
entitled 1999 4Runner.

entitled 1999 Land Cruiser.
Excursion; published Aug. 5, 1999.
Anita and Paul Lienert; excerpts from neWspaper illustrating
entitled 2002 Tacoma.
2000 Ford Excursion.
General Motors Corporation; excerpts from product bro

chure entitled 2000 Shoppers Guide.
chure entitled Professional Grade Sierra; published circa

entitled Expedition; published circa 1999.
entitled 2000 Ford Expedition XLT, XLT With Premium
Sport Appearance Group, Eddie Bauer.
entitled Explorer 4 Door; published circa 1999.
entitled Explorer Sport; published circa 1999.
entitled Explorer sport; published circa 1999.
entitled Ford, 200001 (Explorer), Sport.

entitled Ford, 2000 (Explorer), XLS, XLS Sport, XLT, XLT
Sport, Eddie Bauer, Limited.
1999.

chure entitled GMC Product Guide; published circa 1999.
chure entitled Introducing the Sierra Sport Special Edi
tion; published circa 2000.
chure entitled Safari, Quick Facts; published circa 2000.
chure entitled Jimmy, Quick Facts; published circa 2000.
chure entitled Yukon Denali, Quick Facts; published circa
2000.
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chure entitled Sonorna, Quick Facts; published circa 2000.
chure entitled Yukon, Quick Facts; published circa 2000.
chure entitled Sierra Heavy Duty, Quick Facts; published
circa 2000.

chure entitled Sierra Light Duty, Quick Facts; published
circa 2000.

chure entitled 2002 Envoy.
chure entitled 2002 Yukon/Yukon Denali.
chure entitled 2002 Sierra.
The Dodge Corporation; excerpts from product brochure

entitled Sport Utility De?ned; published circa 1997.
entitled More poWer. More torque. More toWing. More
payload. More room; published circa 1997.

entitled 1998 Dakota, The NeW Dodge.
entitled 1998 Ram Pickup, The NeW Dodge.
Chevrolet; excerpts from product brochure entitled Corn

rnercial Trucks; published circa 2001.
Chevrolet; excerpts from product brochure entitled
Tracker; published circa 2001.
Chevrolet; excerpts from product brochure entitled Trail
BlaZer EXT; published circa 2001.
Blazer; published circa 2001.
Chevrolet; excerpts from product brochure entitled Ava
lanche; published circa 2001.
Chevrolet; excerpts from product brochure entitled 2004
Colorado.
Equinox.
MaZda Motor Corporation; excerpts from product brochure
entitled In H 4x2; published circa 1998.
Anita and Paul Lienert; excerpts from neWspaper article
entitled TWo extra doors increase utility of MaZda B
series; published Oct. 7, 1998.

entitled BSeries Trucks; published circa 1998.
entitled MaZda BSeries Truck; published circa 1997.
Dan Lienert; excerpts from neWspaper article entitled All
neW MaZda truck on outside houses pure Ranger on the
inside; published Aug. 6, 1977.
entitled Different to the Maxx; published circa 1999.
entitled 1998 MaZda B4000 4><4 SE Cab Plus.
entitled 1998 Durango, The NeW Dodge.

entitled The BSeries Trucks By MaZda; published circa

entitled 2001 Durango.
1977.
Rachel Konrad of Free Press Autornotive Writer; excerpts
entitled 2001 Ram.
from Detroit Free Press article entitled Nissan steers neW

vehicles toWard turnaround; published Dec. 31, 1998.

Tony SWan; excerpts from neWspaper article entitled Fron
tier CreW Cab shoWs that Nissan still has good ideas;
entitled Rarn 2500/3500 2002.
published Apr. 29, 1999.
entitled Ram 1500 2002.
Chevrolet; excerpts from product brochure entitled Subur

ban; published circa 2001.
Chevrolet; excerpts from product brochure entitled 2002.
Chevrolet; excerpts from product brochure entitled BlaZ
erpublished circa 2001.
Chevrolet; excerpts from product brochure entitled Tahoe;
Paul Lienert; excerpts from Detroit NeWs article entitled
Nissan peers into the future; published Aug. 5, 1998.

Nissan Motor Company; excerpts from product brochure
entitled 1999 Nissan Frontier.

entitled Nissan Cars & Trucks 1998.
Chevrolet ; excerpts from product brochure entitled Sil
entitled Nissan Frontier 1998.
verado; published circa 2001.

rnercial Vehicles; published circa 2001.
Chevrolet; excerpts from product brochure entitled S10;

entitled 2000 Frontier.
Photographs of Commercial Parts, 47 pages.

* cited by exarniner
U.S. Patent
Jul. 27, 2004
Sheet 1 of3
Fi ure 1
Fi ure 2
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Jul. 27, 2004
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UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE

Certi?cate
Patent No. D493.552 S
Patented: July 27. 2004
()n petition re uesting issuance of}; ceni?cate for correction of invenmrship pursuant to 35 U.SC. 256. it
has been found t at the above idennhed patent through error and Without any deceptive intcnL improperly
sets forth the inventorship.
Accordin ]y. it 15 hereby ceni?egi that the correct invemorship of this patent is: Craig Metros. Bloom?eld
MI (US): am'ck J. Schiavone, Blrmmghamr MI (US); Tyler Jon Blake. Dearborn. ~Ml (US): and Je?ery
Nowak, Huntington, MI (US).
Signed and Sealed this Twenty-?fth Day of September 2007.
CARUN D. VEYNAR
Supervisory Patent Examiner

An Unit 2913
EXHIBIT B
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USO0D501685S

Metros et al.
(54) VEHICLE HEAD LAMP

J e?'ery M. NoWak, Huntington Woods,
MI (US); Patrick J. Schiavone,
Birmingham, MI (US); Tyler Jon

Blake, Dearborn, MI (US)
Dearborn, MI (US)
(**) Term:
US D501,685 s
14 Years
**
Feb. 8, 2005

published 1978.

entitled Tough Ford pickups: Americas No. 1 sellers.*;
(21) Appl. No.: 29/173,484

(22) Filed:
Dec. 30, 2002
Primary ExaminerMarcus A. Jackson
Related US. Application Data

(63)
(74) Attorney, Agent, or FirmDavid B. Kelley
Continuation-in-part of application No. 29/171,865, ?led on

Dec. 2, 2002.
(51)
(52)
LOC (7) c1. .................................................. .. 26-06

US. Cl. ...................................................... .. D26/28
(58)
Field Of Search ..................... .. D26/2836; 362/61,
362/80, 81, 82, 83, 83.4, 267, 269, 275,

457468, 475478, 485487
(56)
References Cited
D465,040 S
* 10/2002
D469,194
1/2003
Lin ........................... .. D26/28

Horowitz
D470,958 S
D476,757 S
*
*
2/2003
7/2003
Shih et al.
.... .. D26/28
Pfeiffer ...................... .. D26/28
.....
. . . . .. D26/28
OTHER PUBLICATIONS
Photographs of commercial parts, 6 pages, prior to Dec. 20,

2002*
Photographs of commercial parts66 pages, prior to Dec.

30, 2002.
(57)
CLAIM
The ornamental design for a vehicle head lamp, as shoWn

and described.
DESCRIPTION
FIG. 1 is a perspective vieW of a vehicle head lamp in
accordance With an embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a front vieW of the vehicle head lamp of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a side vieW of the vehicle head lamp of FIG. 1;
FIG. 4 is a top vieW of the vehicle head lamp of FIG. 1; and,
FIG. 5 is a perspective vieW of a vehicle head lamp in
accordance With another embodiment of the present inven
tion.
The head lamp is intended for attachment to a vehicle, and
the broken lines in the drawings are not part of the claimed
design. The vehicle head lamp of FIGS. 1-4 is intended for

use on the right front fender of a vehicle. FIG. 5 shoWs an
alternate embodiment for the same head lamp intended for

use on the left front fender of the vehicle. Other than the
location and orientation, the head lamps for either fender of

the vehicle are the same.
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OTHER PUBLICATIONS






Ford Motor Company; excerpts from article entitled 1979

Ford Club Wagons.
Ford Motor Company; excerpts from mail advertisement





product brochure
1980.
product brochure
1980.
product brochure



circa 1978.



entitled Ford Truck Accesories; published circa 1978.






vieW.

vieW.





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entitled 83
Ford Motor
entitled 83
Ford Motor

Ford Club Wagon.


lished circa 1983.



Bronco II.








entitled 1985 FSeries Explorer Package A.

entitled DER Transit; published circa 1985.
entitled DER Econovan; published circa 1985.

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entitled Ford Light Trucks & Vans Accessories 86.





circa 1987.





Jan A. Zverina of United Press International.; excerpts from
Ford Motor Company; excerpts from magaZine advertise

Bed Cap.
Accessories 88.

Pickups.; published circa 1988.








entitled New Ford FSeries.; published circa 1987.
entitled Maverick Cab Chassis/Pickup; published circa
entitled Commercials October 1989.
1987.




Pg ID 52
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Page 5

Changes.


Changes.
1992.

Guide.




brochure
brochure
brochure
brochure
brochure
brochure
brochure


Changes.


entitled Ford Commercial Trucks 93, Pickups &
brochure
brochure
brochure
Chassis.
brochure




lished circa 1992.

1992.
David SedgWick; excerpts from Detroit NeWs article entitled


circa 1991.
1992.


entitled Roll Along, CreW Cab 4x; published circa 1992.
entitled Roll Along, Super Cab DRW; published circa
1992.

Pg ID 53
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Page 6

entitled Roll Along, Super Cab 4x; published circa 1992.

entitled The Nineteen Hundred and Ninety Eight Expedi

tion.


UnkoWn Author; excerpts from neWspaper article illustrat










product brochure
product brochure
product brochure
product brochure

circa 1998.




entitled 200001 Explorer Sport.

1999.


entitled The AllNeW 1997 Ford F150.


Explorer.

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entitled Over the Edge Ranger; published circa 2000.


entitled Out Here, There are No Boundaries; published
circa 2001.


entitled 2001 Ram.


entitled 1998 Toyota Rav4.





1999.

chure entitled Introducing the Sierra Sport Special Edi

entitled Ram 2500/3500 2002.

Chevrolet; excerpts from product brochure entitled Sil
Chevrolet; excerpts from product brochure entitled Com
mercial Vehicles; published circa 2001.
mercial Trucks; published circa 2001.
Colorado.
2000.

chure entitled Sonoma, Quick Facts; published circa 2000.
Equinox.
circa 2000.

circa 2000.


entitled In H 4x; published circa 1998.
entitled TWo extra doors increase utility of MaZda B

neW MaZda truck on outside houses pure Ranger on the
entitled 1998 MaZda B4000 4><4 SE Cab Plus.

entitled The BSeries Trucks by MaZda; published circa

1997.
Rachel Konrad of Free Press Automotive Writer; excerpts
payload. More room.; published circa 1997.
Pg ID 55
US D501,685 s
Page 8
Tony Swan; excerpt from newspaper article entitled Fron

tier CreW Cab shows that Nissan still has good ideas;

Paul Lienert; excerpt from The Detroit NeWs article entitled


U.S. Patent
Feb. 8,2005
Sheet 1 of3
FIGZ
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Feb. 8,2005
Sheet 3 of3
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EXHIBIT C
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EXHIBIT D
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USO0D489299S
(12) United States Design Patent (10) Patent No.:

(54)
US D489,299 S
Metros et al.
**
May 4, 2004

EXTERIOR OF VEHICLE HOOD
(US)


Dearborn, MI (US)
(**) Term:
14 Years

(21) Appl. No.: 29/171,892

(22) Filed:

Dec. 2, 2002
(51)
LOC (7) Cl. .................................................. .. 12-16
(52)
US. Cl. .................................................... .. D12/173
(58)
Field of Search .......................... .. D12/173, 9092,
D12/196; 180/691, 69.2, 69.22, 69.25

(56)
References Cited



D391,450 S
D421,587 S
*
*
3/1998
3/2000
Rausch ................. .. D12/173

Horbury et a1. .. .... .. D12/173
D437,270
2/2001
Yokomaku
6/2002
SinkiortZ ................. .. D12/173
D489,281
.. .. ... .
. . . . ..
D12/173
OTHER PUBLICATIONS
Photographs of Commercial Parts, 6 Pages.

Photographs of commercial parts57 pages.
entitled 78 Ford Pickups, Tough All Over.
entitled Ford Truck Accessories And Specialties Catalog;
published 1978.
Primary ExaminerMelody N. BroWn

(57)
CLAIM
The ornamental design for exterior of vehicle hood, as

shown and described.
DESCRIPTION
FIG. 1 is a perspective vieW of an exterior of vehicle hood
in accordance With an embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a front vieW of the vehicle hood of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a top vieW of the vehicle hood of FIG. 1; and,
FIG. 4 is a side vieW of the vehicle hood of FIG. 1.
The hood is intended for attachment to a vehicle, and the
broken lines in the drawings are for illustrative purposes
only and not part of the claimed design. The bottom vieW of
the hood is not part of the claimed design. The side vieWs of
the vehicle hood are mirror images of one another.
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OTHER PUBLICATIONS




entitled 1979 Ford Club Wagonss.

circa 1978.



entitled Ford Truck Accessories; published circa 1978.










vieW.

vieW.


entitled Ford Truck Accessories And Specialties Catalog;






entitled 1981 Ford 4 Wheeler.
product brochure
product brochure
1980.
product brochure
1980.
product brochure



Pg ID 72
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Page 3





entitled Introducing the all trimsiZe 1984 Ford Bronco II.
Ford Motor Company; excerpts from product brouchure




entitled Ford Bronco IIIts A Brand NeW KinkH.

lished circa 1983.







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Page 4








Jan A. Zverina of United Press International,; excerpts from

Bed Cap.
Accessories 88.

Pickups.; published circa 1988.







entitled Commercials Oct. 1989.



1987.


Changes.

entitled 1990 Aerostar Wagon And Van Major Product



circa 1987.

Changes.
Guide.

Pg ID 74
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Page 5



entitled 1990 Ford Econolinie And Aerostar Vans.



Changes.

David SedgWick; excerpts from Detroit NeWs article
brochure
brochure
brochure
Chassis.
brochure




lished circa 1992.

1992.

entitled Roll Along Super Cab SRW; published circa
1992.
circa 1991.





Paul Eisenstein; excerpts from Detroit NeWs entitled Ford
to boost production on hot Explorers; published circa 1992.
1992.


UnknoWn Author; excerpts from neWspaper article illustrat



entitled Ford Commerical Trucks 1992, Vans.


Pg ID 75
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brochure
brochure
brochure
brochure
brochure
brochure




entitled The Nineteen Hundred And Ninety Eight Ranger.
entitled The Nineteen Hundred And Ninety Eight
Explorer.
entitled The Nineteen Hundred And Ninety Eight Expedi
tion.

product brochure
product brochure


1999.


circa 2001.
product brochure
product brochure

circa 1998.




entitled 1998 Toyota RAV4.
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Page 7




1999.

chure entitled Introducing The Sierra Sport Special Edi
2000.

chure entitled Sonorna, Quick Facts; published circa 2000.

circa 2000.

circa 2000.


payload. More roorn.; published circa 1997.


rnercial Vehicles; published circa 2001.
rnercial Trucks; published circa 2001.
Colorado;
Equinox.
entitled In H 4x2; published circa 1998.
Anita and Paul Lienert; excerpts from newspaper article
entitled TWo extra doors increase utility increase utility of
MaZda B series; published Oct. 7, 1998.
Dan Lienert; excerpts from neWspaper article entitled
AllneW MaZda truck on outside houses pure Ranger on the

entitled 1998 MaZda B4000 4x4 SE Cab Plus.

entitled The BSeries Truck By MaZda; published circa
1997.
Rachel Konrad of Free Press Autornotive Writer; excerpts

vehicle toWard turnaround; published Dec. 31, 1998.

Tony SWan; excerpt from neWspaper article entitled Fron

entitled 2001 Ram.

entitled Rarn 2500/3500 2002.

Chevrolet; excerpts from product entitled Suburban; pub

lished circa 2001.
U.S. Patent
May 4, 2004
Sheet 1 0f 2
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US D489,299 S
U.S. Patent
May 4, 2004
Sheet 2 0f 2
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US D489,299 S
EXHIBIT E
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(54)
US D493,753 s
Metros et al.
EXTERIOR OF VEHICLE HOOD
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Aug. 3, 2004


(US)
Dearborn, MI (US)
(**) Term:
14 Years



(21) Appl. No.: 29/173,451

(22) Filed:
Dec. 30, 2002

Related US. Application Data
(63)
Continuation-in-part of application No. 29/171,892, ?led on

Dec. 2, 2002.
(51)
(52)
(58)

LOC (7) Cl. .................................................. .. 12-16

US. Cl. .................................................... .. D12/173
Field of Search .......................... .. D12/173, 9092,
D12/196; 180/6921, 69.2; 296/185

(56)
References Cited
Primary ExaminerMelody N. BroWn

(57)
CLAIM

D399,463 S
* 10/1998 Grabo et a1. ............. .. D12/173
D437,270 S
D459,281 S
D472,857 S
*
*
*
2/2001 Yokomaku .... ..

D12/173
6/2002 SinkWitZ ....... ..
D12/173
4/2003 Weber etal. ............ .. D12/173
OTHER PUBLICATIONS
Photographs of Commercial Parts, 6 Pages.

Photograph of commercial parts38 pages.
published 1978.
The ornamental design for an exterior of vehicle hood, as

shoWn and described.
DESCRIPTION
FIG. 1 is a perspective vieW of an exterior of vehicle hood
in accordance With an embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a front vieW of the vehicle hood of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a top vieW of the vehicle hood of FIG. 1; and,
FIG. 4 is a side vieW of the vehicle hood of FIG. 1.
The hood is intended for attachment to a vehicle, and the
broken lines in the drawings are not part of the claimed
design. The bottom vieW of the hood is not part of the
claimed design. The side vieWs of the vehicle hood are
mirror images of one another.
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OTHER PUBLICATIONS

Ford Motor Company; excerpts from article entitled Ford
Club Wagon Van; published circa 1978.



Ford Motor Company; excerpts from rnail advertisernent

circa 1978.



entitled Ford Truck Accesories; published circa 1978.

entitled Pickups Ford; published circa 1980.












vieW.

vieW.





entitled Arnericas Truck; published circa 1982.




entitled Ford ASerie; published circa 1980.

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entitled 83
Ford Motor
entitled 83
Ford Motor

Ford Club Wagon.


lished circa 1983.



Bronco II.








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Page 4
entitled 1986 Ford Series.


circa 1987.






Jan A. Zverina of United Press International.; excerpts from

Bed Cap.

Accessories 88.
Pickups; published circa 1988.











1987.


entitled Commericials Oct. 1989.






Changes.
Changes.
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Page 5
entitled 1990 Ford Recreation Vehicle and Trailer Towing

Guide.





Changes.

David SedgWick; excerpts from Detroit NeWs article entitled

circa 1991.

brochure
brochure
brochure
brochure
brochure
brochure
brochure

brochure
brochure
brochure
Chassis.
brochure




lished circa 1992.

1992.

1992.

1992.



1992.

Russ DeVault of Atlanta Journal Constitution; excerpts from

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Page 6
UnkoWn Author; excerpts from newspaper article illustrat












entitled Customized Ford F150 SuperCreW; published
circa 1998.




entitled 2001 SuperCreW.
1999.




Explorer.
entitled The Nineteen hundred and Ninety Eight Expedi
tion.


circa 2001.

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Page 7

Mark Williams; excerpts from Four Wheeler magazine
otherfor the golden prize; published circa 1997.
entitled 2001 Ram.

entitled 1998 Toyota RAV4.




1999.

chure entitled Introducing The Sierra Sport Special Edi
2000.

chure entitled Sonoma, Quick Facts; published circa 2000.
circa 2000.

circa 2000.


entitled Ram 2500/3500 2002.

mercial Vehicles; published circa 2001.
mercial Trucks; published circa 2001.
Blazer EXT; published circa 2001.
Colorado.
Equinox.
Mazda Motor Corporation; excerpts from product brochure
entitled IN H 4x2; published circa 1998.
entitled TWo extra doors increase utility of Mazda B


entitled Mazda BSeries Truck; published circa 1997.

entitled 1998 Mazda B4000 4><4 SE Cab Plus.


entitled The BSeries Trucks By Mazda; published circa
Rachel Konrad of Free Press Automotive Writer; excerpts
Payload. More room.; published circa 1997.

neW Mazda truck on outside houses pure Ranger on the

1997.

Tony SWan; excerpt from neWspaper article entitled Fron

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* cited by eXarniner
U.S. Patent
Aug. 3, 2004
Sheet 1 of2
FIG. ]_
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U.S. Patent
Aug. 3, 2004
Sheet 2 of2
FIGS
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UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.
In the Matterof
Inv. No. 337-TA-557
CERTAIN AUTOMOTIVE PARTS
GENERAL EXCLUSION ORDER

TheCommission
has determinedthat there is a violation of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930
(19 U.S.C. 1337)m the unlawfulimportationand sale of certain automotiveparts that infringe the
followingdesign patents:
1. D496,890
("the 890 patent") coveringa vehicle grille;
2. D493,552("the 552 patent) covering a vehicle head lamp;
3. D503,135("the" 135 patent") covennga bumperlower valance;
4. D497,579("the 579 patent") covennga bumperlower valance;
5 D496,615("the 615 patent") covering a vehicle side viewmirror;
6. D502,561
(the 561 patent) coveringa vehicle tail lamp;and
7. D492,044("the 044 patent") covennga vehicle tail lamp.
Havingreviewedthe record in this investigation, including the written submissionsof the parties,
the Commission
has madeits determinationon the issues of remedy,the public interest, and bonding.
TheCommission
has determinedthat a general exclusion l~omentry for consumptionis necessary to
prevent circumventionof an exclusion order limited to products of namedpersons and becausethere is a
pattern of violation of section 337. Accordingly,the Commission
has determinedto issue a general
exclusionorder prohibiting the unlicensedimportationof infringing automotiveparts.
TheCommission
has further determinedthat the public interest factors enumeratedin 19 U.S.C.
1337(d)do not preclude issuance of the general exclusion order, and that the bondduring the
Presidential reviewperiod shall be in the amountof 100 percent of the entered value of the articles in
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question.
Accordingly, the Commissionhereby ORDERS
that:
1. Motorvehicle grilles coveredby the 890 patent are excludedfromentry into the UnitedStates
for consumption,entry for consumptionfrom a foreign trade zone, or withdrawalfrom a warehousefor
consumption,for the remainingterm of the patent, except underlicense of the patent owneror as
provided by law.
2. Vehiclehead lampscoveredby the 552 patent are excludedfromentry into the UnitedStates
consumption,for the remainingterm of the patent, except underlicense of the patent owneror as
provided by law.
3. Lowerbumpervalances coveredby the 135 patent are excludedfrom entry into the United
States for consumption,entry for consumptionfroma foreign trade zone, or withdrawalfrom a
warehousefor consumption,for the remainingterm of the patent, except under license of the patent
owneror as provided by law.
4. Lowerbumpervalances covered by the 579 patent are excludedfrom entry into the United
States for consumption,entry for consumptionfrom a foreign trade zone, or withdrawalfrom a
5. Vehicleside view mirrors coveredby the 615 patent are excludedfrom entry into the United
States for consumption,entry for consumptionfrom a foreign trade zone, or withdrawalfrom a
6. Vehicletail lampscoveredby the 561 patent are excludedfromentry into the UnitedStates
consumption,for the remainingterm of the patent, except under license of the patent owneror as
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provided by law.
7. Vehicle tail lampscoveredby the 044 patent are excludedfromentryinto the UnitedStates
consumption,for the remainingterm of the patent, except under license of the patent owneror as
provided by law.
8. Notwithstandingparagraphs1 through7 of this Order, the aforesaid automotiveparts are
entitled to entry into the UnitedStates for consumption,entry for consumption
froma foreign trade zone,
or withdrawalfrom a warehousefor consumption,under bondin the amountof 100 percent of entered
value pursuant to subsection (j) of section 337 of the TariffAct of 1930, as amended
(19 U.S.C.
1337(j)), fromthe day after this Orderis received by the UnitedStates TradeRepresentative
delegatedby the President, 70 Fed. Reg. 43251(July 21, 2005), until such time as the UnitedStates
Trade Representativenotifies the Commission
that this Order is approvedor disapprovedbut, in any
event, not later than 60 daysafter the date of receipt of this Order.
9. At the discretion of U.S. Customsand Border Protection ("CBP")and pursuant to procedures
it establishes, personsseeking to importautomotiveparts that are potentially subject to this Ordermaybe
required to certify that theyare familiar with the terms of this Order, that they havemadeappropriate
inquiry, and thereuponstate that, to the best of their knowledge
andbelief, the productsbeing imported
are not excludedfromentry under paragraphs1 through 7 of this Order. At its discretion, CBPmay
require persons whohave providedthe certification described in this paragraphto furnish such records or
analysesas are necessaryto substantiate the certification.
10. In accordancewith 19 U.S.C. 1337(1), the provisions of this Order shall not apply
automotiveparts that are importedby and for the use of the UnitedStates, or importedfor, and to be used
for, the UnitedStates with the authorization or consent of the Government.
11. The Commission
maymodifythis Order in accordance with the procedures described in
section 210.76 of the Commissions
Rules of Practice and Procedure(19 C.F.R. 210.76).
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12. TheSecretaryshall serve copies of this Orderuponeach party of record in this investigation
and uponthe Departmentof Health and Human
Services, the Departmentof Justice, the Federal Trade
Commission,and the Bureauof Customsand Border Protection.
13. Notice of this Ordershall be publishedin the FederalRegister.
By Order of the Commission.
Secretary
Issued: June 6, 2007
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337-TA-557
CERTAIN AUTOMOTIVE PARTS

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, MarilynR. Abbott, herebycertify that the attached Noticeof Final Determinationhas

been served by hand upon the Commission
Investigative Attorney, Juan Cockbum,Esq.,
andthefollowing
parties
asindicated,
on June 6,2007 .
al*ilyn RVAbbott,
Secretary
U.S. International Trade Commission
500 E Street, SW
Washington, DC20436
ON BEHALF OF COMPLAINANT FORD GLOBAL
TECHNOLOGIES:
EmieL. Brooks, Esq.
FrankA. Angileri, Esq.
Sangeeta, G. Shah, Esq.
BROOKS KUSHMANP.C.
1000 TownCenter
Twenty-SecondFloor
Southfield, Michigan48075
P-248-358-4400
F-248-358-3351
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Via HandDelivery
Via OvernightMail
Via First Class Mail
Other:
V. JamesAdduciII, Esq.
ADDUCI, MASTRIANI & SCHAUMBERG
1200 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC20036
P-202-467-6300
F-202-466-2006
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Via HandDelivery
Via OvernightMail
Via First Class Mail
Other:
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Ford Global Technologies, LLC

dporcari@ford.com
p313.845.51 01
f313.322.7162
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330 Town Center Drive

Suite 800 South
Dearborn, Michigan 48126-2762
September 28, 2011

PeterTsai
New World International
4025 Northview Drive
Jackson, MS 39206
601-321-1933
Re: Ford Record 83208930 Cease and Desist New World International
Dear Mr. Tsai,
I oversee enforcement of Ford's patent portfolio. We have successfully enforced
our patents before the United States International Trade Commission. Our investigations
have uncovered that your company is selling components for Ford vehicles that may
infringe one or more of Ford's US patents. Attachment A of this letter are receipts of
articles purchased from your company. These items are protected by Ford patents.
Attachment B of this letter is a list of patented parts. I have included both the Ford and
Aftermarket Part Numbers to assist you in indentifying the infringing products.
Ford has granted LKQ Corporation the exclusive right to import and sell
aftermarket products covered by the patents in Attachment B. LKQ has informed Ford
that neither they, nor their distributors, have provided authorized products to New World
International. The parts are not labeled as "refurbished", "salvaged" or otherwise
authorized parts. Authorized parts should have a red sticker saying "Non-Original
Equipment Aftermarket". Therefore, we ask that you immediately cease and desist from
offering for sale, selling or importing products that infringe the patents in Attachment B.
We also ask that you confirm in writing, no later that October 101h, 2011, which products
you have removed from your inventory or other sales or marking literature. Our search
of the Mississippi Secretary of State records did not list any company doing business
under the New World International name so I could not directly communicate with your
legal representative or registered agent. I would be happy to speak with your counsel if
they have any questions.
Damian Porcari, Esq.

Director, Enforcement and Licensing
Attachment A Mustang Fenders
-'lin WORLD INTERNAnONAL ta

4025 NOATHVIEW DRIVE
JACKSON, MS 392l$
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JACKSON, MS
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Ford Global Technologies,
LLC
Suite 800
Dearborn, MI
48126
us
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Suite 800 South
Dearborn, Michigan 48126-2762
May 13, 2013

Peter Tsai
1720 E State Highway 356
Irving, Texas 75060
Re: Ford Record 83208930 Cease and Desist New World International
Dear Mr. Tsai,
Ford Global Technologies wrote to you in September 2011. It has been reported
to me that New World International is still selling parts covered by Ford design patents.
To avoid further action, you must acknowledge receipt of this letter by Friday,
May 17th, 2013.
Sincerely,
Damian Porcari, Esq.

Director, Enforcement and Licensing
Cc: Peter Tsai

201 West Hill
Hewitt, TX 76643
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Ernie L. Brooks
1942-2007
Brooks Kushman P.C.

1000 Town Center, Twenty-Second Floor
Southfield, Michigan 48075-1238 USA

Tel (248) 358-)D[-3351

www.brookskushman.com
November 13, 2013

Via Overnight Courier

and Email: vbyrnes@marislanier.com

Vicki Byrnes
Maris & Lanier
3710 Rawlins Street, Suite 1550
Dallas, Texas 75219

Re: Unauthorized Use Of Ford Intellectual Property

Our File No.: 83208930 FMCL0240A

Dear Ms. Byrnes:

We received your letter of November 6, 2013. Ford is extremely disappointed to find
that, after over a year of correspondence, and our most recent letter, your client continues to
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We cannot continue any further discussions toward a resolution of this matter until your
client takes immediate action to cease and desist sales of the unauthorized products. Attached is
a list of unauthorized items we have identified on autobodyparts.com to date. By no later than
November 20, 2013, these items must be UHPRYHGIURP1:,VZHEVLWHVDQGyou must provide
your written assurance that they will no longer be offered for sale. If not, Ford will be forced to
consider all avenues available to protect and enforce its intellectual property rights.

Nothing in this letter is intended to waive any rights, remedies, or claims of Ford, all of
which are expressly reserved.

Very truly yours,

BROOKS KUSHMAN P.C.

Amy C. Leshan

Enclosures
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Patent
Vehicle
Part
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2003
Expedition
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2003
Grand
Marquis
Mercury
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View
Mirror
Side
View
Mirror
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Grand
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2004
F-150
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F-150
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F-150
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2004
F-150
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of
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Exterior
of
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Hood
Tail
Lamp
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2004
F-150
Grille
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2005
Ford
Escape
Head
Lamp
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D496611
D493393
D489656
D493752
D493239
D492801
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http://autobodycarparts.com/mercury-grand-marquis-2003-2008-right-rhpassenger-side-mirror-outside-rear-view-heated-power-remote-24418
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Front
Fender
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Right
Front
Fender
http://autobodycarparts.com/mercury-grand-marquis-2003-2011-right-rhpassenger-side-front-fender-assy-13324
Rear
Bumper
http://autobodycarparts.com/mercury-grand-marquis-2003-2006-rear-bumpercover-marauder--prime-24235
Head
Lamp
http://autobodycarparts.com/mercury-grand-marquis-2005-2005-right-rhpassenger-side-headlamp-headlight-assy-composite-2728
http://autobodycarparts.com/mercury-grand-marquis-2005-2005-left-lh-driverside-headlamp-headlight-assy-composite-2729
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http://autobodycarparts.com/ford-truck-f-series-light-duty-pickup-2004-2004hood-panel-assy-steel--heritage-13810
http://autobodycarparts.com/ford-truck-f-series-light-duty-pickup-2005-2005right-rh-passenger-side-taillamp-tail-light-assy-flareside-3468
http://autobodycarparts.com/ford-truck-f-series-light-duty-pickup-2005-2006left-lh-driver-side-taillamp-tail-light-assy-flareside-3470
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http://autobodycarparts.com/ford-truck-f-series-heritage-pickup-1999-2004grille-assy-w-bright-frame-w-argent--cross-bar-design--except-stx-26204
http://autobodycarparts.com/ford-truck-escape-2004-2004-right-rh-passengerside-headlamp-headlight-lens-housing-3074
http://autobodycarparts.com/ford-truck-escape-2004-2004-left-lh-driver-sideheadlamp-headlight-lens-housing-3076
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2006
Ford
Explore
2006
Ford
Explore
Grille
http://autobodycarparts.com/ford-truck-explorer-2006-2010-grille-assy-w-xltmodel-w-o-ironman-package--w-limited-model-25269
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Light
Lens
http://autobodycarparts.com/2006-2009-ford-truck-explorer-suv-left-taillampassembly--insurance-higher-quality--40715
http://autobodycarparts.com/2006-2009-ford-truck-explorer-suv-righttaillamp-assembly--insurance-higher-quality--40714
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Ford
Explore
2006
Mountaineer
Mercury
Vehicle
Bumper
http://autobodycarparts.com/ford-truck-explorer-2006-2010-front-bumpercover-xlt--prime-24993
Grille
2006
Mountaineer
Mercury
2006
Mountaineer
Mercury
Vehicle
Bumper
Cover
Vehicle
Mirror
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http://autobodycarparts.com/mercury-mountaineer-2006-2010-front-bumpergrille-25256
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2006
Ford
Fusion
2007
Lincoln
MKX
2007
Lincoln
MKX
2007
Lincoln
MKX
2007
Ford
Edge
2007
Ford
Edge
Lower
Grille
http://autobodycarparts.com/ford-fusion-2006-2009-grille-mounting-panel13912
Lower
Bumper
http://autobodycarparts.com/lincoln-mkx-2007-2010-front-bumper-air-shieldlower-25227
Lower
Bumper
http://autobodycarparts.com/lincoln-mkz-2007-2009-front-bumper-air-shieldlower-26664
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Front
Bumper
Grille
http://autobodycarparts.com/lincoln-mkx-2007-2010-front-bumperreinforcement-25033
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Front
Bumper
Cover
Vehicle
Hood
http://autobodycarparts.com/ford-truck-edge-2007-2010-front-bumperreinforcement-25032
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2008
Ford
Escape
2008
Ford
Flex
2008
Ford
Flex
2008
Ford
Flex
2008
Grille
Front
Bumper
Cover
Rear
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http://autobodycarparts.com/mercury-mountaineer-2006-2010-left-lh-driverside-mirror-outside-rear-view-power--non-heated---p--25647
http://autobodycarparts.com/mercury-mountaineer-2006-2010-left-lh-driverside-mirror-outside-rear-view-power--heated-25639
http://autobodycarparts.com/mercury-mountaineer-2006-2010-right-rhpassenger-side-mirror-outside-rear-view-power--heated--w-puddlelamp-25636
http://autobodycarparts.com/ford-truck-edge-2007-2010-front-bumper-grillematte-black-25255
http://autobodycarparts.com/ford-truck-escape-hybrid-2008-2012-hood-panelassy-25421
http://autobodycarparts.com/ford-flex-2009-2012-front-bumper-deflector18687
http://autobodycarparts.com/ford-flex-2009-2012-rear-bumper-reinforcement-
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2008
Ford
Flex
2008 Crown
Vic
Rear
Bumper
Cover
Grille
D555556
2008 Focus
Fender
D620849
2008 Focus
Grille
D573071
2009
Lincoln
MKS
Side
Mirror
D607785
2010
Ford
Fusion
Grille
D539194
Pg ID 216
http://autobodycarparts.com/ford-flex-2009-2012-rear-bumper-reinforcement27785
http://autobodycarparts.com/ford-crown-victoria-ltd-1998-2011-grille-assybase-model-lx-police--black---bright-13341
http://autobodycarparts.com/ford-crown-victoria-ltd-2003-2011-grille-assybase-model-lx--matte-black-24312
http://autobodycarparts.com/ford-focus-2008-2011-right-rh-passenger-sidefront-fender-inner-panel-24445
http://autobodycarparts.com/ford-focus-2008-2011-left-lh-driver-side-frontfender-inner-panel-24446
http://autobodycarparts.com/ford-focus-2009-2011-front-bumper-grille-coupe24557
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http://autobodycarparts.com/lincoln-mkz-2007-2009-right-rh-passenger-sidemirror-outside-rear-view-27922
http://autobodycarparts.com/ford-fusion-2010-2011-front-bumper-grille-sport26678
ABPA_00000119
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Ford Global Techs. v. New World Int&#39;l - Complaint

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2:15-cv-10394-AJT-MKM Doc # 1 Filed 01/29/15 Pg 1 of 33

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES,

Case No. _________

JURY TRIAL DEMANDED

NEW WORLD INTERNATIONAL

COMPLAINT FOR PATENT

2:15-cv-10394-AJT-MKM Doc # 1 Filed 01/29/15 Pg 2 of 33

Plaintiff Ford Global Technologies, LLC (FGTL) by and through their

Ford Global Technologies LLC (hereinafter FGTL) is a limited

On information and belief, Defendant United Commerce Centers, Inc.

(hereinafter UCC) is a Texas Corporation, with a principal place of business at

On information and belief, UCC is doing business as New World

On information and belief, Peter Tsai is registered agent, president

2:15-cv-10394-AJT-MKM Doc # 1 Filed 01/29/15 Pg 3 of 33

On information and belief, Defendant New World International Inc.

(hereinafter NWI) is a Texas Corporation, with a principal place of business at

and is married to Grace Tsai also known as Li Hung Tsai (Chiang).

On information and belief, Yao Hwa (Peter) Tsai is the registered

On information and belief, Defendant Auto Lighthouse Plus, LLC.

(hereinafter Auto Lighthouse), is a limited liability company organized and

On information and belief, Grace Tsai is registered agent of Auto

On information and belief, Auto Lighthouse operates under the

assumed names autobodycarparts.com and autobodypartsnow.com. On information

2:15-cv-10394-AJT-MKM Doc # 1 Filed 01/29/15 Pg 4 of 33

JURISDICTION AND VENUE

This is an action for design patent infringement arising under the

patent laws of the United States, 35 U.S.C. 101 et seq.

Venue and personal jurisdiction are appropriate in this Court under 28

U.S.C. 1400 because Defendants have committed acts of infringement in this

Defendants offer for sale and sell infringing goods to the 48

continental United States, including Michigan, through the activities of Auto

Counsel for New World has made representations in correspondence

2:15-cv-10394-AJT-MKM Doc # 1 Filed 01/29/15 Pg 5 of 33

The websites and eBay and Amazon virtual storefronts of Defendants

The Internet operations of Defendants are highly active and non-

passive, permitting online purchase of goods for shipment to Michigan via

Ford Motor Company (hereinafter Ford) is a manufacturer and

seller, inter alia, of automobiles and automotive parts.

FGTL is a subsidiary of Ford Motor Company. FGTL owns and

manages the intellectual property of Ford.

FGTL is the owner of the following U.S. Design Patents (collectively

FGTL Design Patents-in-Suit).

2:15-cv-10394-AJT-MKM Doc # 1 Filed 01/29/15 Pg 6 of 33

U.S. Patent No.

Front Bumper Fascia

2004 Ford F-150

In 2003, Ford introduced a newly designed 2004 model F-150 truck

the vehicle headlamp, grille and hood.

Fords designers spent years meticulously crafting every detail of the

2:15-cv-10394-AJT-MKM Doc # 1 Filed 01/29/15 Pg 7 of 33

headlamp, grille and hood.

This multi-step process includes hand sketches,

U.S. Patent No. D493,552 (the 552 patent), entitled Vehicle

U.S. Patent No. D496,890 (the 890 patent), entitled Vehicle

2:15-cv-10394-AJT-MKM Doc # 1 Filed 01/29/15 Pg 8 of 33

U.S. Patent No. D489,299 (the 299 patent), entitled Exterior of

U.S. Patent No. D493,753 (the 753 patent), entitled Exterior of

In 2004, Ford introduced a newly designed 2005 Ford Mustang shown

2:15-cv-10394-AJT-MKM Doc # 1 Filed 01/29/15 Pg 9 of 33

Fords designers spent years meticulously crafting every detail of the

2:15-cv-10394-AJT-MKM Doc # 1 Filed 01/29/15 Pg 10 of 33

In addition to the two alternative designs covered by the 444 and

U.S. Patent No. D539,448 (the 448 patent), entitled Vehicle

Ford Global Techs. v. New World Int'l - Complaint

Ford Global Techs. v. New World Int'l - Complaint