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1 Plaintiff FNA Group, Inc. (“FNA”) states the following as its Complaint against
2 Defendant Jiangsu Longteng-Pengda Electric Mechanical Co., Ltd. (“LT”):
3 INTRODUCTION
4 1. FNA seeks relief from LT’s (i) breaches of contracts, (ii) trade secret violations,
5 (iii) patent infringement, (iv) tortious interference, (v) unfair competition, and (vi) unjust
6 enrichment. This Court has subject matter jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 1331 and
7 1338(a) because Counts IV through VII arise under federal law and relates to the Patent Act,
8 Lanham Act and the Defend Trade Secrets Act. This Court has supplemental jurisdiction over
9 the remaining contract and state law claims pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1367 because the claims
10 form part of the same case or controversy. This Court further has diversity jurisdiction over this
11 action pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1332 because there is complete diversity between FNA and LT
12 and the amount in controversy exceeds $75,000.
13 2. In 2012, FNA entered into multiple agreements with LT whereby FNA agreed to
14 license its technology and know-how information to LT solely for LT’s manufacturing of
15 products for FNA products. See Exhibits 1 and 2. After the relationship between the parties
16 broke down, LT breached those agreements by misappropriating and utilizing FNA trade secrets,
17 know-how and confidential information. Using this information, LT “developed” its own
18 competing products to compete with FNA.
19 3. LT has also infringed and continues to infringe FNA patents through LT’s
20 manufacturing activities regarding virtually identical products. LT has interfered with FNA’s
21 business and has been unjustly enriched by these actions. FNA brings this suit as a result.
22 PARTIES
23 4. Plaintiff FNA Group, Inc. is an Illinois corporation with its principal place of
24 business located at 7152 99th Street, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin.
25 5. In addition to its headquarters and manufacturing facility in Pleasant Prairie,
26 Plaintiff FNA Group, Inc. maintains a sales and marketing presence in Elk Grove Village,
27 Illinois, where it used to have its principal place of business.
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1 12. If LT contends that it cannot be sued in the forum state and refuses to identify any
2 other state where suit is possible, then the federal court is entitled to use Rule 4(k)(2) against it.
3 13. Alternatively, to the extent the above facts do not establish personal jurisdiction
4 over LT, this Court has jurisdiction over LT pursuant to Rule 4(k)(2) of the Federal Rules of
5 Civil Procedure: (i) FNA’s claims arise, in part, under federal law; (ii) LT has sufficient contacts
6 with the United States as a whole, in part, because LT works as a supplier from China and
7 imports its products for sale in the United States and representatives of LT attend U.S. based
8 trade shows; and (iii) exercising jurisdiction over LT is consistent with due process.
9 14. Venue is proper in this District pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1391 (b) and (c), and §
10 1400.
11 FACTUAL BACKGROUND
13 15. FNA is a privately held company that develops, manufacturers and markets
14 commercial and industrial pressure washers, pressure washer pumps, high pressure hoses, as well
15 as accessories and replacement parts for those units.
16 16. FNA’s products are sold in major home-improvement retail chains across the
17 United States.
18 17. FNA is a recognized industry leader in the pressure washer market and has
19 received numerous awards for its work in the field of pressure washers.
20 18. FNA has distinguished itself from competitors by, for example, its innovative
21 proprietary product lines and the attention that FNA devotes to ensuring consistently high-quality
22 products. FNA has numerous patents around the world covering many of these products.
23 19. The market for FNA’s products is competitive. FNA competes in the marketplace
24 on the basis of, in part, the innovative nature of its products, the product features and the precise
25 care FNA takes in the manufacture and quality control of its products. There are other
26 companies developing and selling their own line of products, competing for the same customers
27 and market share that FNA services.
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1 20. Additionally, FNA’s success is and has been dependent upon its ability to protect
2 its confidential information and trade secrets, including, by way of example, its product design,
3 its product testing specifications and results, development specifications, manufacturing process
4 and modifications, assembly techniques, efficiency enhancements, design and manufacturing
5 processes, manufacturing specifications, quality control techniques, product performance
6 information, business strategies, forecasting information, supply chain structure, pricing, margin
7 analysis, customer information (current and prospective), and sales and marketing plans.
8 21. FNA has expended significant amount of money to research, design and develop
9 products and systems and to educate, train and familiarize employees and contractors (including
10 manufacturers) in the proper development, design, manufacturing and sales of its products.
11 22. If FNA’s confidential information and/or the trade secrets referenced in the
12 preceding paragraphs were to become available to a competitor, FNA’s competitive advantage
13 and substantial investment in its design, engineering, and manufacturing technology over the last
14 few decades would be irreparably harmed or destroyed.
15 23. FNA takes extensive precautions to protect its confidential information and trade
16 secrets. All FNA employees are obligated to use confidential information and trade secrets only
17 in connection with their employment at FNA. All FNA employees have a duty not to disclose
18 the confidential information and trade secrets. FNA maintains a locked door policy, requiring all
19 visitors to sign into the building, limiting entry of visitors to certain locations, and requiring
20 visitors to be accompanied by a FNA employee when touring the FNA facility. Not all
21 employees have access to FNA’s confidential information and trade secrets. Instead, the
22 company’s confidential information is disseminated on a “need to know basis.” FNA’s computer
23 systems are password protected, further limiting access to confidential information.
24 24. FNA requires third parties enter into non-disclosure agreements with FNA when
25 the relationship could involve the exchange of confidential information and trade secrets of FNA.
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2 25. While FNA manufactures many of its products in the United States, given its
5 27. Upon information and belief, LT was formed in China in 2011 as a limited
6 company specializing in producing household pressure washers, gasoline pumps and related
7 products.
8 28. In 2012, FNA entered into agreements with LT whereby FNA agreed to license
9 certain technology and know-how information to LT for LT’s manufacture and service of pumps
11 29. The agreements between the Parties include: (1) a Nondisclosure, Noncompetition
12 and Nonsolicitation Agreement (the “NDA”) (attached as Exhibit 1), and (2) a Technology and
14 30. Upon execution of, and reliance on the NDA and License Contract, FNA provided
15 various items of confidential information, know-how and trade secrets to LT. In the absence of
16 the agreements, FNA would never have provided its confidential information, know-how or trade
17 secrets to LT.
18 31. FNA provided LT with information and data concerning its products and/or
19 services, including, by way of example, formulas, designs, drawings, pricing and costing,
21 and proprietary information relating to the manufacture, assembly, use, sale, consumer feedback,
23 32. FNA and LT established and maintained a good working relationship for years.
24 During those years, LT manufactured over 30 variety of pumps for FNA including the following:
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16 44. LT’s product, LT921/LT922 (horizontal axial pump) is actually FNA’s pump
17 model number 520002. FNA provided the confidential engineering drawings and specifications
19 45. In addition, FNA has patent protection on this ornamental design of the 520002
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1 46. LT’s product, LT931/LT932 (forged brass pump head), is actually FNA’s pump
2 model number 530008. FNA provided the confidential engineering drawings and specifications
3 for the pump during the Parties’ relationship.
4 47. In addition, FNA has patent protection on this ornamental design of the 530008
5 pump including U.S. Patent No. D670,312.
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15 model 530006. FNA provided the confidential engineering drawings and specifications for the
16 pump during the Parties’ relationship.
17 49. In addition, FNA has patent protection on this ornamental design of the 530006
18 pump including U.S. Patent No. D692,026.
19 LT951/LT952 Product FNA 530006 Pump ‘026 Patent Figure
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1 50. Upon information and belief, LT has used FNA’s trade secrets and confidential
2 information to manufacture axial pumps virtually identical to those of FNA for FNA’s direct
3 competitors, including at least Karcher North America and Nilfisk Pressure Pro, Inc.
4 51. For example, upon information and belief, LT manufacturers and imports into the
5 United States pumps for Nilfisk Pressure Pro’s Dirt Laser pressure washers. These pressure
6 washers are offered for sale on Power Equipment Direct’s website.
7 52. Upon information and belief, Nilfisk Pressure Pro’s Dirt Laser model PP3425H
8 incorporates a knock-off of FNA’s pump 530008 – shown below in paragraph 53. FNA
9 provided the confidential engineering drawings and specifications for this pump during the
10 Parties’ relationship.
11 53. In addition, FNA has patent protection on the ornamental design of the 530008
12 pump including U.S. Patent No. D700,211.
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9 axial pump) and imports those pumps into the United States to Karcher North America.
11 axial pump) and imports the pump into the United States to Nilfisk Pressure Pro LLC through
13 57. Pursuant to the Parties’ agreements, LT is not allowed to sell, transfer, license, or
14 otherwise provide any of FNA’s technology and know-how to any third person in any manner
15 whatsoever.
16 58. Pursuant to the Parties’ agreements, LT should have returned to FNA all tangible
17 forms of the confidential information and technology and know-how that it received by FNA
19 59. LT has clearly not returned FNA’s confidential information and technology
20 know-how, but has instead been using it and indirectly disclosing FNA’s protected information
22 60. Upon information and belief, LT is providing pumps currently used on Nilfisk
24 COUNT I
Breach of the Non-Disclosure Agreement
25 (Illinois Law)
26 61. FNA incorporates and restates paragraphs 1 through 60 as if fully set forth herein.
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1 62. The Parties entered into the NDA on March 27, 2012 in relation to the License
2 Contract, in order to facilitate the licensing of FNA trade secrets and confidential information to
3 LT for LT’s manufacture of FNA Products. A breach of the NDA is governed by Illinois law –
4 the law which the parties agreed the NDA would be governed.
5 63. The NDA is a valid and enforceable contract.
6 64. Under the NDA, FNA is the Licensor; LT is the Licensee and Restricted Party.
7 65. As signatories to the NDA, FNA and LT have an obligation to comply with the
8 terms of the NDA for the duration of the agreement’s term.
9 66. The term of the NDA that applies to its Confidentiality provision (“Article 5”) is
10 ten years from the Effective Date of March 27, 2012.
11 67. FNA has complied with the NDA.
12 68. Pursuant to Article 5 of the NDA, LT “acknowledges and agrees that … [LT] has
13 been given access and exposure to trade secrets and confidential information … regarding [FNA]
14 or its Affiliates and their respective businesses, equipment, products and employees
15 (“Confidential Information”), including but not limited to…”
16 69. Pursuant to Article 5 of the NDA, that “Confidential Information” includes
17 research, technology, intellectual property, technical information, methods, ideas, and “all other
18 information [FNA] tries to keep confidential and that has commercial value or is of such a nature
19 that its unauthorized disclosure would be detrimental to Licensor’s interest.”
20 70. Pursuant to Article 5(c), LT agreed :
21 (i) to receive and keep all Confidential Information in confidence and
not disclose any Confidential Information to any Person (including
22 the Restricted Party or its Affiliates) …
23 (ii) not to use or permit the use of any Confidential Information
without first obtaining Licensor’s written consent to such use …
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8 72. Pursuant to the NDA, LT is not to use or permit to be used FNA’s confidential
9 information to any third person in any manner whatsoever.
10 73. Upon information and belief, LT is presenting at the 2018 National Hardware
11 Show taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada from May 8, 2018 to May 10, 2018. According to the
12 show’s website, LT will be at booth 1011 and will be offering its high pressure washers, which
13 include a pump.
14 74. The National Hardware Show allows thousands of exhibitors representing 15
15 major product categories to show off their products and connect with consumers and businesses.
16 75. 86% of attendees at the National Hardware Show plan on purchasing and sourcing
17 new products when they attend.
18 76. As a result of LT’s breaches, FNA has been harmed, including by a loss of
19 customers, orders, and market share; price erosion of its Products and patents; a loss of business
20 opportunities; and a loss of goodwill and damage to its reputation.
21 77. Article 6 of the NDA states:
22 The Restricted Party acknowledges and agrees that any breach of the
restrictive covenants set forth in Articles 3, 4 or 5 hereof will result in
23 irreparable damage to Licensor … for which there will be no adequate
remedy at law, and the Restricted Party consents to equitable relief …
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[and] other rights and remedies includ[ing], without limitations, monetary
25 damages and payment of all costs incurred by the Company in
enforcement against the Restricted Party of any provision of this
26 Agreement at law or in equity, including reasonable attorneys’ fees.
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1 78. LT has acknowledged that its breach of Article 5 has resulted in irreparable harm
2 to FNA.
3 COUNT II
Breach of the Technology and Know-How License Contract
4 (Illinois Law)
5 79. FNA incorporates and restates paragraphs 1 through 60 as if fully set forth herein.
6 80. The Parties entered into the License Contract on March 27, 2012 so that FNA
8 FNA’s technology and know-how “solely for (a) manufacturing Licensed Products in the
9 Territory and for (b) providing after-sale and other ancillary services in relation to any Licensed
10 Product.” A breach of the License Contract is governed by Illinois law – the law which the
13 82. Under the License Contract, FNA is the Licensor; LT is the Licensee.
14 83. The License Contract incorporates the NDA and must be interpreted consistently
16 84. As signatories to the License Contract, FNA and LT have an obligation to comply
19 86. By means of the License Contract, FNA granted LT a license to use “certain
20 technology and know-how … for the manufacture of Licensed Products (as defined below) and
22 87. Pursuant to Article 1.7, “Technology and Know-how” was defined as:
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14 (c) shall cease (or cause to be ceased) the using or disclosing any
Confidential Information; and
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16 tangible forms of the Confidential Information and the Technology
and Know-how (including, without limitation, the Technical
17 Documentation), whether in written or other form, and all copies
thereof.
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1 91. Pursuant to the License Contract, LT is not allowed to sell, transfer, license, or
2 otherwise provide any of FNA’s technology and know-how to any third person in any manner
3 whatsoever.
4 92. Upon information and belief, LT is presenting at the 2018 National Hardware
5 Show taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada from May 8, 2018 to May 10, 2018. According to the
6 show’s website, LT will be at booth 1011 and will be offering its high pressure washers, which
7 include a pump.
8 93. The National Hardware Show allows thousands of exhibitors representing 15
9 major product categories to show off their products and connect with consumers and businesses.
10 94. 86% of attendees at the National Hardware Show plan on purchasing and sourcing
11 new products when they attend.
12 95. As a result of LT’s breaches, FNA has been harmed, including by a loss of
13 customers, orders, and market share; price erosion of its Products and patents; a loss of business
14 opportunities; and a loss of goodwill and damage to reputation.
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COUNT III
16 Violation of the Nevada Deceptive Trade Practices statute, NRS 598.0915
17 96. FNA incorporates and restates paragraphs 1 through 60 as if fully set forth herein.
18 97. In the course of its business, LT has misrepresented and passed off FNA Products,
21 pumps and patents by advertising, promoting, and selling its virtually identical products.
22 99. LT’s actions have caused confusion or misunderstanding regarding the source of,
24 100. LT’s acts have unfairly deceived the public, and will continue to cause confusion
25 and mistake as to the proper origin of LT’s products in violation of the Nevada Deceptive Trade
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1 101. LT’s actions constitute oppression, fraud and malice in that LT has intentionally
2 engaged in activities designed to confuse the public and divert sales to itself that would - and
3 should - have been enjoyed by FNA.
4 102. As a result of LT’s actions, FNA has suffered and will suffer damages and
5 irreparable injury to its property and goodwill, including destruction of the business value of its
6 proprietary pumps and patents, and LT will be unjustly enriched thereby in such sum as may be
7 proved at the time of trial.
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COUNT IV
9 False Designation of Origin and False Descriptions, 15 U.S. Code § 1125
10 103. FNA incorporates and restates paragraphs 1 through 60 as if fully set forth herein.
11 104. In the course of its business, LT has misrepresented and passed off FNA Products,
14 pumps and patents by advertising, promoting, and selling its virtually identical products.
15 106. LT’s actions have caused confusion or misunderstanding regarding the source of,
17 107. LT’s actions are likely to cause confusion, mistake, and to deceive as to the
18 affiliation, connection, or association of FNA with the origin, sponsorship or approval of LT’s
20 108. LT’s actions have caused and continue to cause FNA irreparable harm for which
21 there is no adequate remedy at law. Such irreparable harm will continue until LT’s unlawful
23 COUNT V
Misappropriation of Trade Secrets in Violation of the Defend Trade Secrets Act,
24 18 U.S.C. § 1836, et seq.
25 109. FNA incorporates and restates paragraphs 1 through 60 as if fully set forth herein.
26 110. FNA’s confidential information and technology and know-how (including the
27 designs, technology, engineering and research pertaining to its Products) constitute a trade secret.
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1 111. FNA entered into agreements with confidentiality provisions with LT in order to
2 protect its trade secrets from disclosure or use by LT or any third parties without FNA’s written
3 consent.
4 112. LT knew or had reason to know that FNA’s trade secrets were trade secrets based
5 on the agreements between the Parties, which clearly delineated the proprietary and confidential
6 nature of the information and technology and know-how.
7 113. FNA’s trade secrets derive their value from not being generally known and are
8 not readily ascertainable through proper means.
9 114. Pursuant to the agreements between the Parties, LT obtained knowledge of FNA
10 trade secrets for manufacturing purposes, and has disclosed and used those trade secrets without
11 FNA’s implied or express consent.
12 115. Upon information and belief, LT has manufactured, offered to sell and sold
13 products containing stolen FNA trade secrets to at least two different companies in the United
14 States.
15 116. The FNA trade secrets misappropriated by LT relate to products used in, or
16 intended for use in, interstate or foreign commerce.
17 117. LT knows or has reason to know that its maintenance and sale of FNA trade
18 secrets occurred by improper means.
19 118. LT knows or has reason to know that its disclosure and/or use of FNA trade
20 secrets has been done without the implied or express consent of FNA.
21 119. Therefore, LT willfully and maliciously misappropriated FNA trade secrets in
22 violation of the Defend Trade Secrets Act, 18 U.S.C. § 1836, et seq.
23 120. FNA has been harmed by LT’s use and disclosure of its trade secrets.
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1 COUNT VI
Patent Infringement, U.S. Patent No. D699,762
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3 121. FNA incorporates and restates paragraphs 1 through 60 as if fully set forth herein.
4 122. On February 18, 2014, United States Patent No. D699,762 (“the ‘762 patent”)
5 entitled “Pump” duly and legal issued. A true and correct copy of the ‘762 patent is attached
6 hereto as Exhibit 4.
7 123. FNA owns all rights, title, and interest in and to the ‘762 patent and has the right
9 124. LT has manufactured, used, imported, offered for sale, or sold pumps or pressures
10 washers including pumps that directly or indirectly infringe, either literally or under the doctrine
11 of equivalents, at least the claim of the ‘762 patent in violation of 35 U.S.C. § 271.
12 125. For example, LT’s LT921/LT922 horizontal axial pump and LT’s Terminator
13 branded pump on Nilfisk Pressure Pro’s Dirt Laser models PP3225H and PP3225K infringe the
14 ‘762 patent inasmuch as it has an overall visual appearance that, to an ordinary observer
15 conversant in the prior art, is substantially the same as the overall visual appearance of the design
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25 patent. LT has been aware or the application that resulted in the ‘762 patent since its filing. One
26 of the listed inventors of the ‘762 patent is Wang Xu Dong – an employee of LT. Such willful
27 and deliberate infringement justifies an increase of three times the damages to be assessed
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1 pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 284 and further qualifies this action as an exceptional case supporting an
2 award of reasonable attorneys’ fees pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 285.
3 127. Upon information and belief, LT will continue to infringe FNA’s rights in the
4 ‘762 patent unless restrained by this Court.
5 128. FNA has suffered and continues to suffer irreparable injury, for which it has no
6 adequate remedy at law.
7 129. As a result of LT’s infringement of the ‘762 patent, FNA has suffered damages in
8 an amount to be determined at trial, which includes disgorgement of LT’s total profits, lost
9 profits, but in no event less than a reasonable royalty for the use made of the invention by LT,
10 together with interest and costs as fixed by the Court.
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COUNT VII
12 Patent Infringement, U.S. Patent No. D700,211
13 130. FNA incorporates and restates paragraphs 1 through 60 as if fully set forth herein.
14 131. On October 22, 2013, United States Patent No. D700,211 (“the ‘211 patent”)
15 entitled “Pump” duly and legal issued. A true and correct copy of the ‘211 patent is attached
16 hereto as Exhibit 5.
17 132. FNA owns all rights, title, and interest in and to the ‘211 patent and has the right
19 133. LT has manufactured, used, imported, offered for sale, or sold pumps or pressures
20 washers including pumps that directly or indirectly infringe, either literally or under the doctrine
21 of equivalents, at least the claim of the ‘211 patent in violation of 35 U.S.C. § 271.
22 134. For example, LT’s Terminator branded pump on Nilfisk Pressure Pro’s Dirt Laser
23 model PP3425H infringes the ‘211 patent inasmuch as it has an overall visual appearance that, to
24 an ordinary observer conversant in the prior art, is substantially the same as the overall visual
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10 135. LT has engaged and is engaging in willful and deliberate infringement of the ‘211
11 patent. LT has been aware or the application that resulted in the ‘211 patent since its filing. One
12 of the listed inventors of the ‘211 patent is Wang Xu Dong – an employee of LT. Such willful
13 and deliberate infringement justifies an increase of three times the damages to be assessed
14 pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 284 and further qualifies this action as an exceptional case supporting an
16 136. Upon information and belief, LT will continue to infringe FNA’s rights in the
18 137. FNA has suffered and continues to suffer irreparable injury, for which it has no
20 138. As a result of LT’s infringement of the ‘211 patent, FNA has suffered damages in
21 an amount to be determined at trial, which includes disgorgement of LT’s total profits, lost
22 profits, but in no event less than a reasonable royalty for the use made of the invention by LT,
24 COUNT VIII
25 Tortious Interference with Prospective Economic Advantage
26 139. FNA incorporates and restates paragraphs 1 through 60 as if fully set forth herein.
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1 140. FNA had a reasonable expectation of entering into valid business relationships
2 with Karcher, Pressure-Pro or any other companies in need of its Products or technology.
3 141. LT knew of FNA’s expectancy when it bypassed FNA and sold virtually identical
4 products based on FNA technology directly to companies like Karcher and Nilfisk Pressure-Pro.
5 142. LT’s interference was purposeful and prevented FNA’s legitimate expectancy
6 from ripening into a valid business relationship with these companies.
7 143. As such, LT’s misappropriation and use of FNA confidential information and
8 trade secrets has interfered with FNA’s prospective economic advantage and has harmed FNA.
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10 Common Law Unjust Enrichment
11 144. FNA incorporates and restates paragraphs 1 through 60 as if fully set forth herein.
15 confidential information and trade secrets and by its infringement of FNA patents.
16 147. Any profits or benefits incurred by LT as a result of its actions rightfully belong
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19 Common Law Unfair Competition
20 148. FNA incorporates and restates paragraphs 1 through 60 as if fully set forth herein.
21 149. LT, by careful and considered planning, intentionally promoted its products to
22 consumers so as to confuse and deceive consumers and obtain the acceptance of LT’s goods
23 based on the merit, reputation and goodwill of FNA and its high-quality products.
24 150. LT’s actions constitute oppression, fraud and malice in that it has intentionally
25 engaged in activities designed to confuse the public and divert sales to itself that would have
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1 151. LT misappropriated and unlawfully exploited the valuable property rights and
2 goodwill of FNA through its use of confusingly similar products and pumps.
3 152. As a result of LT’s actions, FNA has suffered and will suffer damages and
4 irreparable injury to its property and goodwill, including destruction of the business value of its
5 Products, and LT will be unjustly enriched thereby.
6 PRAYER FOR RELIEF
7 WHEREFORE, Plaintiff FNA Group, Inc. respectfully requests the following relief:
8 i. Enter Judgment in favor of FNA Group, Inc. and against Defendant Jiangsu
16 including but not limited to the total profits from LT’s infringing activities
17 pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 289, by reason of LT’s infringement of the U.S.
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Patent Nos. D699,762 and D700,211;
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1 viii. Enter an order preliminarily and permanently enjoining LT and all other
2 persons or entities acting in concert with LT from using and disclosing FNA’s
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confidential information, trade secrets, technology, and from infringing the
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U.S. Patent Nos. D699,762 and D700,211;
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infringing U.S. Patent Nos. D699,762 and D700,211; and
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8 x. Grant any such other and further relief as it deems proper and just.
9 JURY DEMAND
10 FNA Group, Inc. demands a trial by jury on all issues so triable.
11 Dated: May 7, 2018
/s/ Jason D. Smith
12 NICHOLAS J. SANTORO (NBN 532)
13 JASON D. SMITH (NBN 9691)
SANTORO WHITMIRE
14 10100 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 250
Las Vegas, Nevada 89135
15 Tel.: (702) 948-8771 / Fax: (702) 948-8773
E-mail: nsantoro@santoronevada.com
16 jsmith@santoronevada.com
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Steven E. Jedlinski (pro hac vice forthcoming)
18 Anthony J. Fuga (pro hac vice forthcoming)
HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP
19 131 S. Dearborn, 30th Fl.
Chicago, Illinois 60603
20 Tel.: (312) 263-3600 / Fax: (312) 578-6666
21 Email: steven.jedlinski@hklaw.com
anthony.fuga@hklaw.com
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Attorneys for Plaintiff FNA Group, Inc.
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EXHIBIT 1
Nondisclosure Agreement
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(1) liang Su Long Term Products Co .. Ltd. located No.88 Zhao Min industry
zone. Lu Si Gang town. Oing Dong citv. liang Su province. P.R.China ("Licensee");
(2) FNA GROUP, INC., a company duly organized and existing under the laws of
the State of [Illinois], the United States of America ("USA") with its principal address at
1825 Greenleaf Ave., Elk Grove Village, IL 60007, USA ("Licensor").
RECITALS
WHEREAS, in order to induce Licensor to enter into the Technology and Know-how
License Contract, dated as of March 27. 2012, by and among Restricted Parties and Licensor, as
the same may be supplemented and amended from time to time in accordance with the terms
thereof (the "License Contract"), the Restricted Party has agreed to execute and deliver to
Licensor this Agreement;
WHEREAS, the Restricted Party will benefit, directly or indirectly, from the
consummation of the transactions contemplated by the License Contract;
WHEREAS, each capitalized term defined in the License Contract and not otherwise
defined herein shall have the meaning ascribed thereto in the License Contract when used herein;
NOW THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, including the inducement of
Licensor to consummate the transactions contemplated by the License Contract, and other
consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto
agree as follows:
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any other business Licensor may license (or co-operate with) the Licensee or consider
licensing (or co-operating with) the Licensee during the Term;
"Territory" means any area throughout the world or, with respect to a Restricted
Party, the maximum geographical areas within which the obligations of Article 3 are
valid or permitted by applicable law in respect of the Restricted Party.
(a) as applicable to Article 3, from the Effective Date to a date which is the
longer of (I) three (3) years following the termination or expiration of the License
Contract and (ii) the maximum period legally permitted by applicable law following the
termination or expiration of the License Contract; and
(b) as applicable to Articles 4 and 5, from the Effective Date to a date which
is ten (I 0) year following the termination or expiration of the License Contract (the
"Term").
3. Noncompetition. During the Term (as applicable to this Article 3) the Restricted
Party shall not: '
(a) within the applicable Territory, directly or indirectly engage in any of the
Business activities, whether as an advisor, principal, owner, director, officer, agent,
employee, partner, consultant, investor, lender, stockholder, associate, or otherwise; or
4. Non-solicitation. During the Term (as applicable to this Article 4) the Restricted
Party shall not:
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5. Confidentiality.
(a) The Restricted Party acknowledges and agrees that prior to and during the
consummation of the transactions contemplated by the License Contract, the Restricted
Party has been given access and exposure to trade secrets and confidential information in
written, oral, ele.ctronic and other form regarding Licensor or its Affiliates and their
respective businesses, equipment, products and employees ("Confidential
Information"), including but not limited to:
(iv) the identities of licensors, vendors, and other suppliers and the
identities of contact persons at such licensors, vendors, and other suppliers; ·
(v) the identities of key sales representatives and personnel and other
employees;
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(viii) other facts and financial and other business information concerning
or relating to such Persons and their business, operations, financial condition,
results of operating and prospects;
(x) all other information Licensor tries to keep confidential and that
has commercial value or is of such a nature that its unauthorized disclosure would
be detrimental to Licensor's interest.
For the avoidance of doubt, information shall not be construed to be within one of
the above exceptions merely because it may be referred to or otherwise generally
included in disclosures of a broad nature or represents a technological advance or
improvement of any Confidential Information or because constituent elements or
combinations thereof fall within the above exception.
(c) During the Term (as applicable to this Article 5), the Restricted Party
agrees as follows:
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(d) All physical property and all notes, memoranda, files, records, writings,
documents and other materials of any and every nature, written or electronic, which the
Restricted Party has or will prepare, develop or receive in the course of its association
with Licensor or its Affiliates and which relate to or are useful in any manner to the
Business or any other business now or hereafter conducted by Licensor or its Affiliates,
are and will remain the sole and exclusive property of such Persons, the Restricted Party
will
(i) not sell, transfer, license, or remove from such Person's premises,
any such physical property, the original, "soft copy" or any reproduction of any
such materials nor the information contained therein, and
(a) The Restricted Party acknowledges and agrees that any breach of the
restrictive covenants set forth in Articles 3, 4 or 5 hereof will result in irreparable damage
to Licensor or any of its Affiliates for which there will be no adequate remedy at law, and
the Restricted Party consents to equitable relief, including without limitations an
injunction in favor of Licensor or any of its Affiliates, as the case may be, without proof
of actual damages and without the requirement of posting bond, enjoining any breach of
such covenant by any court of competent jurisdiction, without prejudice to any other
rights or remedies to which Licensor or any such Affiliates may be entitled. Such other
rights and remedies include, without limitations, monetary damages and payment of all
costs incurred by the Company in enforcement against the Restricted Party of any
provision of this Agreement at law or in equity, including reasonable attorneys' fees.
(b) In the event that any provision of Article 3, 4 or 5 or the application of any
such provision to any Person or circumstance shall be determined by any court of
competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable by reason of its being extend eo for too great a
period of time or too large a geographic area or over too great a range of activities, it
should be interpreted to extend only over the maximum period of time, geographic area,
or range of activities as to which such court would find it enforceable, and such
determination of unenforceability will not affect any other provision of this Agreement.
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8. Waiver. Failure by Licensor to insist upon strict compliance with any of the
terms, covenants, or conditions hereof shall not be deemed to be a waiver of such term, covenant,
or condition, nor shall any relinquishment of any right or power hereunder by Licensor at any
one or more times be deemed a waiver or relinquishment of such right or power by Licensor at
any other time or times.
9. Modification and Amendment. This Contract and the Appendices hereto may
only be modified or amended in writing signed by authorized representatives of the Parties, or
otherwise in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Contract.
10. Applicable Law. This Agreement will be deemed to be a contract made under the
laws of the State of Illinois and for all purposes will be governed by and interpreted in
accordance with the laws prevailing in the State of Illinois, without regard to principles of
conflict of laws.
12. Inurement. The obligations of the Restricted PartY under this Agreement are of a
personal nature and the Restricted Party may not assign such obligations. This Agreement will
inure to the benefit of the heirs, administrators, successors and assigns of Licensor.
14. Headings. The headings contained in this Agreement are inserted for convenience
only and do not constitute a part of this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the. parties hereto have executed this Agreem~nt on the day
and year first above written. ,...
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EXHIBIT 2
Technology and Know-How License Contract
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(1) FNA GROUP INC.~ a company duly organized and existing under the laws of the
State of [Illinois), the United States of America ("USA,) with Its principal
address at 1825 Greenleaf Ave.; Elk Grove Village, IL 60007, USA ("Licensor");
Licensor and Licensee are hereinafter referre.d to collectively as the "Parties" and
individually as a "Party")
PREAMBLE
(1) WHEREAS, Licensor agrees to license certain technology and know-how to
Licensee for the manufacture of Licensed Products (as defined below) and the
provision of after-sale service;
(4) WHEREAS, as a further inducement for the Licensor to enter into this Contract,
each Licensee has also agreed to undertake certain confidentiality, non-compete
and non-solicitation obligations by executing and delivering a Nondisclosure,
Non~competition and Non-solicitati~n Agreement ("Restriction Agreement");
NOW, THEREFORE, after friendly consultation and negotiation, for good and valuable
consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties
hereby agree as follows: ·
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ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS
Unless context otherwise· requires,· the following terms shall have the meanings set forth
below: ·
1.1 "Affiliate" means, with respect to a Person, any other Person which directly or
-indirectly through one or more intermediaries controls, is controlled by, or is
under common control with the Person; the term "control" (including the terms
"controlled by" and "under common control with") means, in respect of a Person,
direct or indirect ownership of any voting stock, ownership interest or securities
of such Person, or the power to elect or appoint directors or senior management,
al}d/or the ability to determine and enforce the strategic, business or operations
policies of such Person.
1.3 "Term" means the term of this Contract, and any extensions thereof, as provided
for in Article 9.1.
1.4 "Licensed Products" means products which are set out in Appendix 2) as the same
may be supplemented and amended from time to time by the Licensor in its sole
discretion. ·
1.5 "Person" includes any individual, company~ legal person enterprise, non-legal
person enterprise, joint venture, partnership, wholly owned entity, unit, trust or
other entity or organization; Person also includes that Person's legal
representative, successor or heir.
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1.9 "Territory" means mainland China, excluding Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan.
2.1 Subject to the terms and conditions of this Contract and except as otherwise
provided for herein~ Licensor hereby grants to Licensee, and Licensee hereby
accepts the grant of, a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable and
royalty license to use the· Technology and Know-how solely for (a) manufacturing
Licensed Products in the Territory and for (b) providing after-sale and other
ancillary services in relation to any Licensed Product.
2.2 The Parties hereby acknowledge and agree that no other rights whatsoever are
granted to Licensee in respect of the Technology and Know-how except those
expressly provided for herein. The Licensee specifically recognizes the validity
of, and the sole right, title, and interest of Licensor in and as the sole owner ofthe
Technology and Know-how (including Technical Improvements), and agrees that
the rights granted to the Licensee under this Contract are subject to and
conditional upon Licensee's full, complete, and continuing performance of their
respective obligations hereunder.
2.3 Licensee shall not transfer or sublicense all or any portion of the Technology and
Know-how to any Person (including without limitation, or any Affiliate of the
Licensee).
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2.4 At any time after the execution of this Contract , if in the Licensor's sole
discretion it is deemed to be necessary or appropriate, Licensor may apply with
the relevant PRC authorities to register this Contract and obtain a Registration
Certificate of Technology Import Contract Licensee shall use its best efforts to
assist with such application process.
2.5 The Licensee agrees and covenants that the Technology and ;Know-how will be
used solely for manufacturing the Licensed Products in quantities and in
accordance with the specifications as expressly provided by the Licensor from
time to time. Licensee shall not manufacture, any Licensed Product for any
Person (including without limitations~ any Affiliate of the Licensee) without the
express written consent of the Licensor, or other than in accordance with the
preceding sentence or in accordance with this Contract.
2.6 The Licensee agre.es and covenants that any Licensed Product will be sold only to
the Licensor in quantities and ptices to be agreed by Licensor and Licensee.
Licensee shall not sell any Licensed Product to any other Person (including
without limitations, any Affiliate of the Licensee) without the express written
consent of the Licensor.
2.7 For Products covered in this contract, the Licensee shall not, without prior written
consent of FNA~ sell to any customer other than FNA in the North American
market. For customers in other markets, the Licensee shall discuss the
opportunities with FNA before selling. The Licensee shall use its best effort to
prevent the Products from entering the North American market directly or
indirectly without FNA's prior consent.
3.1 Subject to Article 3.2, Licensee shall promptly communicate to the Licensor any
improvements or modifications which Licensee makes to Technology and Know-
how during the Term of this Contract and hereby makes available and grants to
the Licensor during the Term of the Contract, free of charge, an exclusive and
unrestricted license to all such improvements or modifications, with the right to
sub-license. Licensee shall not license any such improvements or modifications to
any third Person (including without limitation, any Guarantor or any Affiliate. of
the Licensee).
3.2 To ensure the quality of the Licensed Products, Licensee shall not introduce or
use any technology, production process or know-how which could conflict with
and/or affect the proper use or application of the Technology and Know-how for
the manufacture of any Licensed Products or could have adverse impact ·on the
quality of the Licensed Product. Iti the event that Licensee wishes to modify the
Technology and Know-how , Licensee shall inform Licensor and request for the
advice and consent of Licensor prior to making any modification or applying any
such modification to its manufacture of any Licensed Products. Licensee may
make no modification or applying such modification to the manufacture of any
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(a) Licensor has the right to license the Technology and Know-how to
Licensee in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Contract; and
4.2 The Licensee represents that it has not, and warrants covenants that it shall not,
and shall procure all of their respective employees, agents, consultants, advisors,
partners, associates, directors, officers and contractors to be contractually bound
not to, disclose or provide to any third Person, or any Affiliate of the Licensee, in
any manner, the Technology and Know-how. In addition, Licensee shall use, the
Technology and Know-how only solely for the purpose of manufacturing
Licensed Products and otherwise in accordance with this Contract.
4.3 In the event of any third Person's claim against Licensee for infringement of the
third Perspn's rights arising from Licensee's use of the Technology and Know-
how in accordance with this Contract, Licensee shall immediately inform
Licensor and assist Licensor in opposing such claim.
4.4 Licensee shall not ·at any time apply for any patent or copyright or other
intellectual property rights relating to the Technology or Know How or Licensed
Products in China or in any other country.
ARTICLE 5 CONFIDENTIALITY
5.1 The Licensee hereby represents that it has kept strictly confidential the
Confidential Information, and has not disclosed or used, or permitted to be
disclosed or used, directly or indirectly, any Confidential Information, in whole or
in part, to or by any third Person (or any Affiliate Licensee) in any manner.
The Licensee hereby warrants and covenants that it shall keep strictly confidential
the Confidential Information , and shall not disclose or use, or permit to be
disclosed or used, directly or indirectly, any Confidential Information, in whole or
in part, to or by any third Person (or any Affiliate of the Licensee) in any manner
except to authorized officers, employees ot agents of the Licensee; provided that
(a) the disclosure is necessary for the performance of their respective duties, and
is provided on a need-to-know basis; and (b) such officers, employees or agents
have been informed of the disclosing Party's confidentiality obligations under this
Contract or any other related agreements and have undertaken a similar written
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5.2 The Licensee shall take, or cause to be taken, all necessary and appropriate
actions to preserve the confidentiality of the Confidential Information (including
the Technology and Know-how), including without limitation requiring, as a
condition to employment or entering into any business relationship, any and all of
their respective employees (including seconded employees), agents, consultants,
advisors, partner, associate, directors, officers and contractors, to sign the
requisite non-disclosure contracts and non-competition contracts whose form and
substance shall be pre-approved by the Licensor.
5.3 The obligations of this Article 5 shall survive, for a period often (10) years, after
the latter of (a) the date of the termination or expiration of this Contract or (b) the
date of termination, dissolution and liquidation of the Licensee.
6.1 Events of force majeure include, but are not limited to acts qf God, war, civil
commotion, riot, delays of carriers, fire, explosion, earthquake, epidemic, flood,
wip.dstorm, or any substantial change in law~ regulation, or any act of
governmental authority, or any other cause which is beyond the reasonable
control of the affected Party.
6.2 Should any Party be materially and adversely prevented from performing its
obligations· under this Contract due to the occurrence of any event of force
majeure, the affected Party shall promptly send notice to the other Party
describing the nature of the event of force majeure and, upon request of the non-
affected Party, shall provide evidence of such event of force majeure reasonably
acceptable to the non-:;tffected Party.
6.3 Any delay or failure in performance of this Contract directly caused by an event
of force majeure shall not constitute default by the affected Party or give rise to
any claim for damage, losses or penalties. Under such circumstances, both Parties
are required to continue to substantially perform their obligations which are not
materially affected by the event of force majeure to the maximum extent possible.
The affected Party shall notify the other Party immediately of the elimination of
the event of force majeure.
7.1 If Licensee fails to perform, in the time and manner herein provided, any
obligation or condition, or breaches any representation, guaranty, covenant or any
other obligation stipulated in this Contract, Licensee shall bear all the liabilities
(to be determined in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois) arising from
such failure or breach.
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7.2 Should Licensee breach or fail to perform under this Contract, in addition to any
other rights, Licensor shall have the right to terminate this Contract in accordance
with the provisions of Article 9.2. Licensor shall also be entitled to claim for
compensation (to be. determined in accordance with the laws of the State of
illinois) for its losses resulted from the failure or breach.
The conclusion, validity, interpretation and performance of, and the settlement of
disputes in connection with, this Contract, shall be governed by the laws of the State of
Illinois.
9.1 Effective Date and Term. This Contract shall become effective on the Effective
Date and shall, unless earlier terminated in accordance with the terms herein,
remain in effect for as long as Licensee is manufacturing Products for Licensor.
9.2 Termination.
(a) Notwithstanding Article 9.1, the Licensor shall have the right (but not
obligation) to terminate this Contract, effective immediately upon notice
and without any further acts, if any of the following events occurs:
(iii) with respect to any Party, the continuation of any event of force
majeure for more than three (3) consecutive months and lack of
prospect of an equitable solution, resulting in an inability for any
other Party to operate effectively;
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(a) shall not sell, transfer, license, dispose of, or otherwise provide all or any
part of the Technology and Know-how to any third Person (or any
Affiliate of Licensee), in any manner whatsoever;
(c) shall cease (or cause to be ceased) the using or disclosing any Confidential
Information; and
(d) shall immediately return (or caused to be returned) to Licensor all tangible
forms of the Confidential Information and the Technology and Know-how
(including, without limitation, the Technical Documentation), whether in
written or other form, and all copies thereof.
10.1 Language. The Contract shall be written in English. A Chinese text may be
prepared for reference only. In case of any discrepancy between the two language
versions, the English version shall prevail,
10.2 Waiver. The failure to exercise or delay in exercising a right or remedy under this
Contract shall not constitute a waiver of the right or remedy or a waiver of any
other rights or remedies and no single or partial exercise of any right or remedy
under this Contract shall prevent any further exercise o~ the right or remedy or the
exercise of any other right or remedy.
To Licensee:
To Licensor:
Gus Alexander
Chief Executive Officer Telephone: --~-
Fax Number:
Email:
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10.4 Severability and Entire Contract Should any provision of this Contract be held
legal, invalid or unenforceable for any reason, it is the intention of the Parties that
such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent to eliminate such illegality,
invalidity or unenforceability and to accomplish to the maximum extent the
intentions of ·the Parties. This Contract and the Appendices hereto constitute the
entire agreement of the Parties with respect to its subject matters.
10.5 Modification and Amendment This Contract and the Appendices hereto may only
be modified or amended in writing signed by authorized representatives· of the
Parties, or otherwise in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Contract.
10.6 Assignment. During the Term, the Licensee shall not assign any of its rights or
obligations under· this Contract to any third Person without the prior written
consent of the Licensor which may be refused for any reason or for no reason. Any
assignment permitted under this Article 10.6 shall only be effective upon the
assignee's agreement in writing to become a party to and be bound by the terms
and conditions of this Contract, the Restriction Agreement, or Confidentiality
Agreement and assume the Licensee's rights and obligations hereunder and
thereunder.
10.8 Successors. This Contract shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon each of
the Parties and theirrespective permitted successors and assigns.
10.9 Appendices. The Appendices hereto shall constitute an integral part of.this Contract.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the Parties has executed this Contract or has caused
this Contract to be executed by its duly authorized officer or officers as of the date first
above written. ·
FNAGROUP
By:~.·~~~~~----~~-----
Name:_~~::....__~~.--------
Title:_-~-~~=-=-----~----
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Licensee:
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Appendix 1
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Appendix 2
Licensed Products
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EXHIBIT 3
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Product Display
Location:Home > Product Display
Pressure Washer/
All 20 A info
Gasoline Pump
Motor
Enameled Wire
Company Profile
LT201C LT202C Series LT203C Series LT205C Series
Products
Factory Tour
Showroom
Laboratory
Contact Us
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Product Display
Location:Home > Product Display
Pressure Washer/
Gasoline Pump Model:LT951/LT952
Motor LT951/LT952
Features
Enameled Wire
◎ Forged Brass Pump Head
◎ Dark Anodized Crank Case
◎ Pressure Adjustable
◎ Site Glass for Easy Control of Oil Level
Company Profile
◎ Ceramic Plungers
Products
◎ German Parker Sealing Set
Factory Tour ◎ Water Outlet QC Coupling
Showroom ◎ With Thermal Relief Valve
Laboratory
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Product Display
Location:Home > Product Display
Pressure Washer/
Gasoline Pump Model:LT931/LT932
Motor LT931/LT932
Features
Enameled Wire
◎ Forged Brass Pump Head
◎ Dark Anodized Crank Case
◎ Pressure Adjustable
◎ Site Glass for Easy Control of Oil Level
Company Profile
◎ Ceramic Coated Stainless Steel Plungers
Products
◎ German Parker Sealing Set
Factory Tour ◎ With Thermal Relief Valve
Showroom
Laboratory Model LT931 LT932
Contact Us Rated Pressure(bar/PSI) 210/3000 220/3200
Rated Flow(LPM/GPM) 9.5/2.5 10.6/2.8
Rotate(RPM) 3450-3550 3450-3550
Bore(mm) 12 12
Stroke(mm) 8.7 9.6
Reference Engine Honda GX160 Honda GX200
Packing Dim.(mm) 220*250*84 220*250*84
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Product Display
Location:Home > Product Display
Pressure Washer/
Gasoline Pump Model:LT921/LT922
Motor LT921/LT922
Horizontal Axial Pump
Enameled Wire
Features
◎ Forged Brass Pump Head and Aluminum
Manifold
◎ Zink-coated Water Inlet Connector
Company Profile
◎ Dark Anodized Crank Case
Products
◎ 3 Copper Sealing Sets Prevent Water Leak
Factory Tour ◎ Stainless Steel Piston
Showroom ◎ Pressure Adjustable
Laboratory ◎ With Thermal Relief Valve
Contact Us
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Product Display
Location:Home > Product Display
Pressure Washer/
Gasoline Pump Model:LT901/LT902
Motor LT901/LT902
Vertical Axial Pump
Enameled Wire
Features
◎ Die Cast Aluminum Pump Head and
Manifold
◎ Zink-coated Water Inlet Connector
Company Profile
◎ 3 Copper Sealing Sets Prevent Water Leak
Products
◎ Stainless Steel Piston
Factory Tour ◎ Pressure Adjustable
Showroom ◎ 6-hole Flange Fit for Different Mounting
Laboratory Position and Direction
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JS 44 (Rev. 06/17) CIVIL COVER SHEET
The JS 44 civil cover sheet and the information contained herein neither replace nor supplement the filing and service of pleadings or other papers as required by law, except as
provided by local rules of court. This form, approved by the Judicial Conference of the United States in September 1974, is required for the use of the Clerk of Court for the
purpose of initiating the civil docket sheet. (SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON NEXT PAGE OF THIS FORM.)
(b) County of Residence of First Listed Plaintiff County of Residence of First Listed Defendant
(EXCEPT IN U.S. PLAINTIFF CASES) (IN U.S. PLAINTIFF CASES ONLY)
NOTE: IN LAND CONDEMNATION CASES, USE THE LOCATION OF
THE TRACT OF LAND INVOLVED.
(c) Attorneys (Firm Name, Address, and Telephone Number) Attorneys (If Known)
Nicholas J. Santoro and Jason D. Smith, SANTORO WHITMIRE, LTD.
10100 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 250, Las Vegas, NV 89135
Tel. (702) 948-8771 Fax (702) 948-8773
II. BASIS OF JURISDICTION (Place an “X” in One Box Only) III. CITIZENSHIP OF PRINCIPAL PARTIES (Place an “X” in One Box for Plaintiff
(For Diversity Cases Only) and One Box for Defendant)
u 1 U.S. Government u 3 Federal Question PTF DEF PTF DEF
Plaintiff (U.S. Government Not a Party) Citizen of This State u 1 u 1 Incorporated or Principal Place u 4 u 4
of Business In This State
u 2 U.S. Government u 4 Diversity Citizen of Another State u 2 u 2 Incorporated and Principal Place u 5 u 5
Defendant (Indicate Citizenship of Parties in Item III) of Business In Another State
To: (Defendant’s name and address) JIANGSU LONGTENG-PENGDA ELECTRIC MECHANICAL CO., LTD.
No. 88 Zhao Min Industry Zone
Lu Si Gang Town, Qing Dong City
Jiang Su Province
P.R. China
Within 21 days after service of this summons on you (not counting the day you received it) — or 60 days if you
are the United States or a United States agency, or an officer or employee of the United States described in Fed. R. Civ.
P. 12 (a)(2) or (3) — you must serve on the plaintiff an answer to the attached complaint or a motion under Rule 12 of
the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The answer or motion must be served on the plaintiff or plaintiff’s attorney,
whose name and address are:
Nicholas J. Santoro (Nev. Bar No. 532)
Jason D. Smith (Nev. Bar No. 9691)
SANTORO WHITMIRE, LTD.
10100 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 250
Las Vegas, Nevada 89135
If you fail to respond, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.
You also must file your answer or motion with the court.
CLERK OF COURT
Date:
Signature of Clerk or Deputy Clerk
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PROOF OF SERVICE
(This section should not be filed with the court unless required by Fed. R. Civ. P. 4 (l))
u I left the summons at the individual’s residence or usual place of abode with (name)
, a person of suitable age and discretion who resides there,
on (date) , and mailed a copy to the individual’s last known address; or
u Other (specify):
.
My fees are $ for travel and $ for services, for a total of $ 0.00 .
Date:
Server’s signature
Server’s address