Diamond Coating Technologies v. Hyundai Motor America et. al.

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1COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT

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COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT

Plaintiff Diamond Coating Technologies LLC files this Complaint for patent

infringement against Hyundai Motor America and Hyundai Motor Company

(collectively, Defendants). Plaintiff Diamond Coating Technologies LLC

alleges:

THE PARTIES

1. Plaintiff Diamond Coating Technologies LLC (DCT) is a limitedliability company duly organized and existing under the laws of Delaware with its

principal place of business in 3945 Freedom Circle, Suite 900, Santa Clara, CA

95054-1226.

2. DCT is the assignee and owner of two patents at issue in this action,U.S. Patent Nos. 6,071,103 and 6,354,008.

3. DCT is informed and believes, and on that basis alleges, thatDefendant Hyundai Motor Company (HMC) is a Korean corporation having a

global headquarters at 231, Yangjae-Dong, Seocho-Gu, Seoul, 137-938, Korea

HMC is the parent corporation of Hyundai Motor America. HMC, through its

various entities, designs, manufactures, markets, distributes and sells Hyundaiautomobiles in California and multiple other locations in the United States and

worldwide.

4. DCT is informed and believes, and on that basis alleges, that HyundaiMotor America (HMA) is a corporation duly organized under the laws of the

State of California and having its principal place of business in this District at 3200

Park Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. HMA is HMCs headquarters for

management of North American operations and manufacturing. HMA

manufactures and distributes Hyundai vehicles and sells these vehicles through its

network of dealers.

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JURISDICTION AND VENUE

5. This Court has subject matter jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1331 and 1338(a) because this action arises under the patent laws of the United

States, 35 U.S.C. 1 et seq.

6. Venue is proper in this federal district pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1391(b)-(c) and 1400(b).

7. Defendant HMA is headquartered in this District. Defendants havedone business in this District, have sold infringing products in this District, and

continue to sell infringing products in this District, entitling DCT to relief.

INFRINGEMENT OF U.S. PATENT NO. 6,071,103

8. On June 6, 2000, United States Patent No. 6,071,103 (the 103patent) was duly and legally issued for an invention entitled Member Having

Sliding Contact Surface, Compressor and Rotary Compressor. DCT was later

assigned the 103 patent and continues to hold all rights and interest in the 103

patent. A true and correct copy of the 103 patent is attached hereto as Exhibit A.

9. Defendants have infringed and continue to infringe the 103 patent.Defendants manufacture, sell, import and/or offer for sale Hyundai vehiclesutilizing parts coated with infringing hard carbon films. For example, defendants

sell vehicles with engines containing parts, including, but not limited to, valve

lifters and pistons, with infringing hard carbon film coatings. The use of hard

carbon film coatings allows for a reduction of engine friction, wear reduction, and

improved engine fuel efficiency. DCT is informed and believes, and on that basis

alleges, that Hyundai engine models containing parts with infringing hard carbon

film coatings include, but are not limited to, Gamma 1.4/1.6 L, Theta 2.0/2.4L,

Theta II 2.0/2.4 L, Tau 4.6/5.0 L. DCT expressly also accuses all Hyundai engine

models not identified above that use the infringing hard carbon film coating.

Defendants vehicles with engines and other components containing parts with hard

carbon film coating infringe the 103 patent under 35 U.S.C. 271.



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10. Defendants acts of infringement have caused damage to DCT, andDCT is entitled to recover from Defendants the damages sustained by DCT as a

result of Defendants wrongful acts in an amount subject to proof at trial

Defendants infringement of DCTs exclusive rights under the 103 patent will

continue to damage DCT, causing irreparable harm for which there is no adequate

remedy at law, unless enjoined by this Court.

INFRINGEMENT OF U.S. PATENT NO. 6,354,008

11. On March 12, 2002, United States Patent No. 6,354,008 (the 008patent) was duly and legally issued for an invention entitled Sliding Member

Inner and Outer Blades of an Electronic Shaver and Film-Forming Method. DCT

was later assigned the 008 patent and continues to hold all rights and interest in the

008 patent. A true and correct copy of the 008 patent is attached hereto as Exhibit

B.

12. Defendants have infringed and continue to infringe the 008 patent.Defendants manufacture, sell, import and/or offer for sale Hyundai vehicles

utilizing parts coated with infringing hard carbon films. For example, defendants

sell vehicles with engines containing parts, including, but not limited to, valvelifters and pistons, with infringing hard carbon film coatings. The use of hard

carbon film coatings allows for a reduction of engine friction, wear reduction, and

improved engine fuel efficiency. DCT is informed and believes, and on that basis

alleges, that Hyundai engine models containing parts with infringing hard carbon

film coatings include, but are not limited to, Gamma 1.4/1.6 L, Theta 2.0/2.4L,

Theta II 2.0/2.4 L, Tau 4.6/5.0 L. DCT expressly also accuses all Hyundai engine

models not identified above that use the infringing hard carbon film coating.

Defendants vehicles with engines and other components containing parts with hard

carbon film coating infringe the 008 patent under 35 U.S.C. 271.

13. Defendants acts of infringement have caused damage to DCT, andDCT is entitled to recover from Defendants the damages sustained by DCT as a



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result of Defendants wrongful acts in an amount subject to proof at trial

Defendants infringement of DCTs exclusive rights under the 008 patent will

continue to damage DCT, causing irreparable harm for which there is no adequate

remedy at law, unless enjoined by this Court.

WILLFUL INFRINGEMENT

14. Upon information and belief, the Defendants infringement of any orall of the above-named patents is willful and deliberate, entitling DCT to increased

damages under 35 U.S.C. 284 and to attorneys fees and costs incurred in

prosecuting this action under 35 U.S.C. 285.

15. Defendants had prior knowledge of the patented technology becauseDCT provided notice of the patents to Defendants in 2012.

JURY DEMAND

16. DCT demands a trial by jury on all issues.PRAYER FOR RELIEF

WHEREFORE, Plaintiff DCT requests entry of judgment in its favor and

against Defendants as follows:

a) Declaration that Defendants have infringed directly, and/or indirectlyU.S. Patent Nos. 6,071,103 and 6,354,008;

b) Permanently enjoining Defendants and their respective officersagents, employees, and those acting in privity with them, from further infringement

contributory infringement and/or inducing infringement of U.S. Patent Nos.

6,071,103 and 6,354,008;

c) Awarding the damages arising out of Defendants infringement of U.SPatent Nos. 6,071,103 and 6,354,008, including enhanced damages pursuant to 35

U.S.C. 284 together with prejudgment and post-judgment interest, in an amount

according to proof;

d) An award of attorneys fees pursuant to 35 U.S.C. 285 or asotherwise permitted by law; and



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