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COMPOSITE
EXHIBIT 1
Certificate of Registration No. VA-1-994-559
and Image of the Spanish Rose Design
Title
Completion/Publication
Author
Copyright Claimant
Certification
Page 1 of2
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EXHIBIT 2
Assignment to Rifle Holdings, LLC for
Certificate of Registration No. VA-1-994-559
This Nunc Pro Tunc Copyright Assignment ("Assignment"), made effective the 6th day of
August, 2013, is entered into by and between Anna Bond in her official capacity as President of
Rifle, Inc., a Florida corporation having an address located at: 558 West New England Avenue,
Suite 150, Winter Park, FL 32189 ("Assignor"), and Rifle Holdings, LLC, a Florida limited liability
company having a principal place of business located at: 558 West New England Avenue, Suite
i50, Winter Park, FL32789 ("Assignee").
NOW THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency and receipt
of which are hereby acknowledged, Assignor and Assignee agree as follows:
1. Assignor is the owner of the original works of authorship fixed in a tangible medium
comprising the works and registration listed in "Schedule A", appended hereto (collectively the
"Works").
2. For the good and valuable consideration herein, Assignor does hereby assign and
transfer to the above named Assignee all right, title, and interest in and to all of the Works listed
in Schedule A including all copyrights or similar rights, recognized under the laws of the United
States of America or any other jurisdiction, in and to said original works of authorship including
the right to seek and hold registrations of the claim of copyright in any jurisdiction providing for
same and all of the right, title and interest in the objects that embody the subject Works. This
assignment includes all previous versions of the Works whether registered or not.
3. For the same consideration, Assignor hereby assigns to the Assignee the right to bring
any and all claims for infringement of said works which claims arose, or are in any way based on
acts that occumed, prior to the date of this Assignment.
INTESTIMoNYWHEREoF,IhavehereuntosetmyhandthisI4auyorW,
2013
Anna Bond
STATE OF FLO
)ss
COUNTY OF
Schedule A
Work
Copvrisht Resistration
v A 1-994-5s9
COMPOSITE
EXHIBIT 3
Certificate of Registration No. VA 1-881-095
and Image of the Greeting Card
VA 1-881-095
Effective date of
Julyl7,2013
Title --
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Completion/ Publication
Year of Completion: 2013
Author
Author: Anna Bond
Copyright claimant
Copyright Claimant: Rifle, Inc.
558 W. New England Ave STE 150, Winter Park, FL, 32789, United States
Certification
Name: Sarah Cox
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EXHIBIT 4
Assignment to Rifle Holdings, LLC for
Certificate of Registration No. VA 1-881-095
This Nunc Pro Tunc Copyright Assignment ("Assignment"), made effective the 6th day of
August, 2013,is entered into by and between Anna Bond in her official capacity as President of
Rifle, Inc., a Florida corporation having an address located at: 558 West New England Avenue,
Suite 150, Winter Park, FL 32189 ("Assignor"), and Rifle Holdings, LLC, a Florida limited liability
company having a principal place of business located at: 558 West New England Avenue, Suite
150, Winter Park, FL 32789 ("Assignee").
NOW THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency and receipt
of which are hereby acknowledged, Assignor and Assignee agree as follows:
1. Assignor is the owner of the original works of authorship fixed in a tangible medium
comprising the works and registration listed in "schedule A", appended hereto (collectively the
"Works").
2. For the good and valuable consideration herein, Assignor does hereby assign and
transfer to the above named Assignee all right, title, and interest in and to all of the Works listed
in Schedule A inciuding all copyrights or similar rights, recognized under the laws of the United
States of America or any other jurisdiction, in and to said original works of authorship including
the right to seek and hold registrations of the claim of copyright in any jurisdiction providing for
same and all of the right, title and interest in the objects that embody the subject Works. This
assignment includes all previous versions of the Works whether registered or not.
3. For the same consideration, Assignor hereby assigns to the Assignee the right to bring
any and all claims for infringement of said works which claims arose, or are in any way based on
acts that occurred, prior to the date of this Assignment'
Anna Bond
STATE OF A)
) ss:
COUNTY O
Schedule A
Work
Copvrisht Resistration
vA 1-881-09s
COMPOSITE
EXHIBIT 5
Certificate of Registration No. VA 1-972-402
and Images of the Notebook Set
Title
Completion/Publication
Author
Copyright Claimant
Certification
Page 1 of2
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COMPOSITE
EXHIBIT 6
Certificate of Registration No. VA 1-984-386
and Images of the Desktop Notepad
Title
Completion/Publication
Author
Author: AnnaB-ond
Author Created: 2-D artwork
Citizen of: United States
Domiciled in: United States
Copyright Claimant
Certification
Page 1 of2
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COMPOSITE
EXHIBIT 7
Certificate of Registration No. VAu 1-236-065
and Images of the Assorted Card Set
Title
Completion/Publication
Author
Copyright Claimant
Certification
Page 1 of2
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COMPOSITE
EXHIBIT 8
Images of the Fashion Apparel Line
R I F L E PA P E R CO.
O R I G I N A L C O P Y R I G H T E D M AT E R I A L | R I F L E PA P E R C O .
R I F L E PA P E R C O . + PA P E R C R O W N R I F L E PA P E R C O . + PA P E R C R O W N
S U N F LOW E R S K I R T DA F FO D I L S H O R TS
Spring CollectionFebruary 2015 Spring CollectionFebruary 2015
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R I F L E PA P E R CO.
O R I G I N A L C O P Y R I G H T E D M AT E R I A L | R I F L E PA P E R C O .
R I F L E PA P E R C O . + PA P E R C R O W N R I F L E PA P E R C O . + PA P E R C R O W N
A S T E R TO P PA N S Y T O P
Spring CollectionFebruary 2015 Spring CollectionFebruary 2015
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R I F L E PA P E R CO.
O R I G I N A L C O P Y R I G H T E D M AT E R I A L | R I F L E PA P E R C O .
R I F L E PA P E R C O . + PA P E R C R O W N R I F L E PA P E R C O . + PA P E R C R O W N
T U L I P TO P P E TA L B L O U S E
Spring CollectionFebruary 2015 Spring CollectionFebruary 2015
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R I F L E PA P E R CO.
O R I G I N A L C O P Y R I G H T E D M AT E R I A L | R I F L E PA P E R C O .
R I F L E PA P E R C O . + PA P E R C R O W N R I F L E PA P E R C O . + PA P E R C R O W N
F O R G E T M E N OT D R E S S POSEY DRESS
Spring CollectionFebruary 2015 Spring CollectionFebruary 2015
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R I F L E PA P E R CO.
O R I G I N A L C O P Y R I G H T E D M AT E R I A L | R I F L E PA P E R C O .
R I F L E PA P E R C O . + PA P E R C R O W N R I F L E PA P E R C O . + PA P E R C R O W N
DA H L I A D R E S S PEONY DRESS
Spring CollectionFebruary 2015 Spring CollectionFebruary 2015
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R I F L E PA P E R CO.
O R I G I N A L C O P Y R I G H T E D M AT E R I A L | R I F L E PA P E R C O .
R I F L E PA P E R C O . + PA P E R C R O W N R I F L E PA P E R C O . + PA P E R C R O W N
F O R G E T M E N OT D R E S S DA H L I A D R E S S
Spring CollectionFebruary 2015 Spring CollectionFebruary 2015
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R I F L E PA P E R CO.
O R I G I N A L C O P Y R I G H T E D M AT E R I A L | R I F L E PA P E R C O .
R I F L E PA P E R C O . + PA P E R C R O W N R I F L E PA P E R C O . + PA P E R C R O W N
L I LY R O M P E R SWEET PEA DRESS
Spring CollectionFebruary 2015 Spring CollectionFebruary 2015
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R I F L E PA P E R CO.
O R I G I N A L C O P Y R I G H T E D M AT E R I A L | R I F L E PA P E R C O .
R I F L E PA P E R C O . + PA P E R C R O W N R I F L E PA P E R C O . + PA P E R C R O W N
PA N S Y T O P C LOV E R B L A Z E R
Spring CollectionFebruary 2015 Spring CollectionFebruary 2015
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R I F L E PA P E R CO.
O R I G I N A L C O P Y R I G H T E D M AT E R I A L | R I F L E PA P E R C O .
R I F L E PA P E R C O . + PA P E R C R O W N R I F L E PA P E R C O . + PA P E R C R O W N
A S T E R TO P P O P P Y TO P
Spring CollectionFebruary 2015 Spring CollectionFebruary 2015
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R I F L E PA P E R CO.
O R I G I N A L C O P Y R I G H T E D M AT E R I A L | R I F L E PA P E R C O .
R I F L E PA P E R C O . + PA P E R C R O W N R I F L E PA P E R C O . + PA P E R C R O W N
POPPY FIELDS DRESS F LU T T E R E D B LO O M S SW I N G D R E SS
Spring CollectionFebruary 2015 Spring CollectionFebruary 2015
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R I F L E PA P E R CO.
O R I G I N A L C O P Y R I G H T E D M AT E R I A L | R I F L E PA P E R C O .
R I F L E PA P E R C O . + PA P E R C R O W N
P O P U P S H O P P R E SS I M AG E S
February 13-15, 2015
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COMPOSITE
EXHIBIT 9
Examples of the Infringing Textile Products
R I F L E PA P E R CO.
C O P Y R I G H T V I O L AT I O N | WA L M A R T
M A I N S TAY S G A R D E N F L O R A L B E D I N A B A G
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mainstays-Garden-Floral-Bed-in-a-Bag/337396440
M A I N S TAY S B L U S H G A R D E N F L O R A L B E D I N A B A G M A I N S TAY S M I C R O F I B E R S H E E T S E T
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mainstays-Blush-Garden-Floral-Bed-in-a-Bag/325993685 https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mainstays-Microfiber-Sheet-Set/49550334
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R I F L E PA P E R CO.
C O P Y R I G H T V I O L AT I O N | WA L M A R T
M A I N S TAY S 1 8 0 T H R E A D C O U N T S H E E T S E T, T W I N / T W I N X L , F L O R A L M U LT I
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mainstays-180-Thread-Count-Sheet-Set-Twin-Twin-XL-Floral-Multi/900463287
M A I N S TAY S P O M P O M T H R O W , F L O R A L N AV Y M S D E L U X E P L U S H B L A N K E T- F L O R A L N AV Y T X L
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mainstays-Pompom-Throw-Floral-Navy/506878454 https://www.walmart.com/ip/MS-DELUXE-PLUSH-BLANKET-FLORAL-NAVY-TXL/251798364
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COMPOSITE
EXHIBIT 10
Images of the Other Infringing Products
R I F L E PA P E R CO.
C O P Y R I G H T V I O L AT I O N | WA L M A R T
M A I N S TAY S O V E R S I Z E S A U C E R C H A I R , M A I N S TAY S C O L L A P S I B L E S T O R A G E O T T O M A N
N AV Y F L O R A L W I T H R E M O VA B L E B I N
https://www.walmart.com/ip/mainstays-oversize-saucer-chair-navy-floral/375001012 https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mainstays-Collapsible-Storage-Ottoman-with-Removable-Bin/608252133
M A I N S TAY S 2 - P A C K C A N VA S H A M P E R ,
M S A C C E N T TA B L E , N AV Y F L O R A L
N AV Y F L O R A L & N AT U R A L C A N VA S
https://www.walmart.com/ip/MS-ACCENT-TABLE-NAVY-FLORAL/461063971
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mainstays-2-Pack-Canvas-Hamper-Navy-Floral-Natural-Canvas/842947873
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R I F L E PA P E R CO.
C O P Y R I G H T V I O L AT I O N | WA L M A R T
M A I N S TAY S 1 7 O Z D O U B L E W A L L VA C U U M W AT E R M A I N S TAY S 3 G A L L O N N AV Y M U LT I F L O R A L
B OT TLE , C L A S S I C M I NT & FLO R A L , 2 P K WA S T E C A N
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mainstays-17oz-Double-Wall-Vacuum-Water-Bottle-Classic-Mint-Floral-2pk/803373519 https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mainstays-3-Gallon-Navy-Multi-Floral-Waste-Can/399794883
H O M E LO G I C 3 D R AW E R S TO R AG E C A R T W H I T E
M A I N S TAY S 1 4 P C F L O R A L S H O W E R C U R TA I N S E T
W I T H FA B R I C R E V E R S I B L E D R AW E R S
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mainstays-14-PC-Floral-Shower-Curtain-Set/570566431
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Home-Logic-3-Drawer-Storage-Cart-White-with-Fabric-Reversible-Drawers/174816320
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R I F L E PA P E R CO.
C O P Y R I G H T V I O L AT I O N | WA L M A R T
M A I N S TAY S F L O R A L N AV Y 1 2 - P I E C E S E T M A I N S TAY S F L O R A L N AV Y 4 - P A C K B O W L
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mainstays-Floral-Navy-12-Piece-Set/321325179 https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mainstays-Floral-Navy-4-Pack-Bowl/458098891
M A I N S TAY S F L O R A L N AV Y 4 - P A C K M A I N S TAY S F L O R A L N AV Y 4 - P A C K
S A L A D P L AT E D I N N E R P L AT E
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mainstays-Floral-Navy-4-Pack-Salad-Plate/55731138 https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mainstays-Floral-Navy-4-Pack-Dinner-Plate/280855046
Case 6:17-cv-02105-GKS-DCI Document 1-11 Filed 12/08/17 Page 5 of 5 PageID 76
R I F L E PA P E R CO.
C O P Y R I G H T V I O L AT I O N | WA L M A R T
M A I N S TAY S F L O R A L M U LT I 1 2 - P I E C E S E T M A I N S TAY S F L O R A L M U LT I 4 - P A C K B O W L
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mainstays-Floral-Multi-12-Piece-Set/229650201 https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mainstays-Floral-Multi-4-Pack-Bowl/278604006
M A I N S TAY S F L O R A L M U LT I 4 - P A C K M A I N S TAY S F L O R A L M U LT I 4 - P A C K
S A L A D P L AT E D I N N E R P L AT E
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mainstays-Floral-Multi-4-Pack-Salad-Plate/607543157 https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mainstays-Floral-Multi-4-Pack-Dinner-Plate/235033669
Case 6:17-cv-02105-GKS-DCI Document 1-12 Filed 12/08/17 Page 1 of 26 PageID 77
EXHIBIT 11
Plaintiffs Demand Letter to Wal-Mart
Dated October 20, 2017
rr srsrc
KIMBERLY D. HEALY
ROBYN M. KRAMER
eCommerce Legal
Wal-Mart Stores,Inc.
850 Cherry Ave.
San Bruno, California 94066
Our law firm represents Rifle, Inc. dlblal Rifle Paper Co. ("Rifle"). Rifle is in the
business of, among other things, creating and selling cards, invitations, stationery, calendars,
journals, notepads, apparel, and other products all bearing original printed works created by
'Works
Rifle (collectively, the 'o'Works"). Examples of Rifle's can be found on Rifle's website
located athttp:llwww.riflepaperco.com. Rifle has expended a significant amount of care and
effort to brand itself around its distinctive and original \Works. Rifle products are sold
internationally and Rifle has enjoyed a great deal of success as a result of its efforts.
rcluded among Rifle's original Works are products bearing floral prints. The Rifle style is
rather unique.
Legal Department
October 20,2017
Page 2
coffect image of V/al-Mart's "navy floral pattem;" and (3) an image of the Infringed V/ork with
an adjusted color scheme to replicate'Wal-Mart's "navy floral pattern."
True and correct depictions of the Infringing Products, including the display associated
with the Infringing Products, are attached here as composite Exhibit B. Rifle has not licensed or
'Work
otherwise authorized use of the Infringed to any third-party expressly or impliedly for the
uses made byWal-Mart.
As one of its signature designs, Rifle features the Infringed Work on apparel, stationery,
phone accessories, and other products. The Rifle products use varying color schemes, several of
which are virtually identical to those in the Infringing Products. Composite Exhibit C contains
true and correct images of the products featuring the Infringed Work.
ln addition to enjoying common law copyright rights in its Works, Rifle registers its
copynghts with the United States Copyright Office. Among its many registrations are United
States Copyright Registration Numbers VA 1-984-386, VAu l-236-065,VA l-972-402,Y1.l-
881-095, and VA I-994-559 (collectively, the "Copyright Registrations"). The Copyright
Registrations include the designs shown on Exhibit C.
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Legal Department
October 20,2017
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We are sending this letter as a courtesy to notify you that our client aggressively protects
its rights in its V/orks. Having brought this matter to Wal-Mart's attention, we expect that V/al-
Mart will take immediate corrective action to ensure that it is in compliance with the U.S.
copyright laws that protect our client's exclusive rights to original works of authorship,
including, in particular, the Infringed Work. To comply with this request, we expect that you
will take all action necessary to: (1) cease and desist making, using or selling the Infringing
Products and any similar variations thereof that may be identical to, substantially similar to, or a
derivative work of the Infringed Work or any other of Rifle's Works; (2) destroy all Infringing
Products sold or offered for sale by Wal-Mart; (3) provide a statement of all Infringing Product
sales made up to the date of your response to this letter, so that Rifle can calculate its damages
for the sale of the Infringing Products; and (4) take any other appropriate action to eliminate
'Works
improper usage of any created by and/or offered by Rifle. To the extent Wal-Mart
chooses to ignore or otherwise disregard this letter, Rifle reserves any and all rights that may be
available to it at law or in equity to prevent Wal-Mart from further infringing upon our client's
rights in the Works.
Sincerely,
Enclosures
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