Diamond Coating Technologies v. Hyundai Motor America Et. Al.

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COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED

HYUNDAI MOTOR AMEzuCA AND HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY. Defendants.
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COMPLAINT 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 limited
liability 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, that
Defendant 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 Hyundai automobiles in California and multiple other locations in the United States and worldwide. 4. DCT is informed and believes, and on that basis alleges, that Hyundai
Motor 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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COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT 2854587v1/013643
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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 have
done 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 103
patent) 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 vehicles utilizing 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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Defendants acts of infringement have caused damage to DCT, and
DCT 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 008
patent) 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, 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 008 patent under 35 U.S.C. 271. 13. Defendants acts of infringement have caused damage to DCT, and
DCT 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 or
all 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 because
DCT 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 indirectly,
U.S. Patent Nos. 6,071,103 and 6,354,008; b) Permanently enjoining Defendants and their respective officers,
agents, 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.S.
Patent 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 as
otherwise permitted by law; and

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e) proper.
For such other costs and further relief as the Court may deem just and
Dated: September 23, 2013
KATHRYN P. HOEK OLEG ELKHUNOVICH JOSEPH S. GRINSTEIN SUSMAN GODFREY L.L.P.
By: Kathryn P. Hoek Attorneys for Plaintiff DCT
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Exhibit A

US006071103A
Ulllted States Patent [19]

Hirano et al.
[54] MEMBER HAVING SLIDING CONTACT
SURFACE, COMPRESSOR AND ROTARY COMPRESSOR
[11] Patent Number:

[45]
[56]
4,842,937
6,071,103
Jun. 6, 2000
Date of Patent:
References Cited
U5, PATENT DOCUMENTS

6/1989 Meyer et a1. ......................... .. 428/408
6/1991 Shimomura 418/178 5,021,629
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8/1993 Willermet et a1. .................... .. 428/408

7/1996 Japan .
Hirakata; Na0t0 T0j0, Ikoma, all of

Japan
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FOREIGN PATENT DOCUMENTS

Primary ExaminerJohn J. Vrablik
[73]
Assignee. Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd., Osaka, Japan
Attorney) Agent) Or Firm

Kahn
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[21] Appl. NO.Z 08/895,999

[22] Filed:
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ABSTRACT
Jul- 17, 1997

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A member is disclosed Which includes a hard carbon ?lm

provided through an interlayer or directly on a main body
[30]
Forelgn Apphcatlon Pnonty Data

[JP] Japan .................................. .. 8-189627
such as a vane. A mixed layer is formed Within the main

body or interlayer adjacent to an Outer Surface of the main
Jul. 18 1996
Jun. 30: 1997
[JP]
Japan .................................. .. 9-174276
body or interlayen The mixed layer Contains Carbon and a
constituent element of either the main body or the interlayer.

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Int. Cl.7 ........................ .. F04C 18/356; F04C 29/00;

B32B 9/00 US. Cl. .......................... .. 418/63- 418/152- 418/178 428/405;
Field of Search ................................... .. 418/152, 178,
The mixed layer has a carbon content gradient in its thick

ness direction so that a carbon content in a thickness portion thereof Closer to an Outer Surface of the mixed layer is higher than in a thickness portion thereof remoter from the outer
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Exhibit B

US006354008B1
(12) United States Patent

Domoto et al.
(10) Patent N0.: (45) Date of Patent:
US 6,354,008 B1
*Mar. 12, 2002
(54) SLIDING MEMBER, INNER AND OUTER

BLADES OF AN ELECTRIC SHAVER AND FILM-FORMING METHOD
3,409,984 A
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Futterer ................. .. 30/346.51
(75) Inventors: Yoichi Domoto, Ikoma; Hitoshi Hirano, Nishinomiya; Keiichi Kuramoto, Kadoma, all of (JP)
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2/1996 3/1996 1/1999 8/1999 Janowski ............... .. Trotta et al. ........... .. Yamada et al. ........ .. Decker et al. ......... .. 30/346.53 30/346.53 30/346.51 30/346.54
(73) Assignee: Sanyo Electric Co., Inc., Osaka (JP)

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FOREIGN PATENT DOCUMENTS

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(21) Appl. No.: 09/156,825 (22) Filed: Sep. 21, 1998 (30) Foreign Application Priority Data
Sep. 22, 1997
Sep. 25, 1997
Primary ExaminerHWei-Siu Payer

(74) Attorney, Agent, or FirmArent Fox Kintner Plotkin & Kahn, PLLC
(JP) ........................................... .. 9-256986

(JP) ...... . . . .. 9-259834
(57)
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Aug. 25, 1998
(JP) ......................................... .. 10-238173
A sliding member having a sliding surface for sliding

contact With a cooperative member is disclosed. Aprotective ?lm is deposited not only on the sliding surface but also a
(51)
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Int. Cl.7 .............................................. .. B26B 19/04

US. Cl. . ... ... .. ... ... . . . . .. 30/346.53; 30/346.51
surface region immediately adjacent the sliding surface such

that a ratio d1/d2 is controlled to be 1 or greater, Where d1 is a thickness of the protective ?lm on the sliding surface and d2 is a thickness of the protective ?lm on the surface region
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30/346.58, 350, 346.53; 76/115, 116, 104.1,

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(56) References Cited
U.S. PATENT DOCUMENTS
3,064,349 A 3,161,955 A * 11/1962 Futterer et al. ........ .. 30/346.51 * 12/1964 Cronin .................. .. 30/346.51
protective ?lm is deposited at least on the sliding surface such that the protective ?lm is varied in thickness to de?ne an irregular top surface.
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Case 8:13-cv-01480-DOC-DFM Document 1 Filed 09/23/13 Page 1 of 79 Page ID #:1

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Attorneys for Plaintiff Diamond Coating Technologies LLC

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT

JURY TRIAL DEMANDED

COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT

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Defendants acts of infringement have caused damage to DCT, and

DCT is entitled to recover from Defendants the damages sustained by DCT as a

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otherwise permitted by law; and

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Dated: September 23, 2013

KATHRYN P. HOEK OLEG ELKHUNOVICH JOSEPH S. GRINSTEIN SUSMAN GODFREY L.L.P.

By: Kathryn P. Hoek Attorneys for Plaintiff DCT

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Ulllted States Patent [19]

[11] Patent Number:

U5, PATENT DOCUMENTS

8/1993 Willermet et a1. .................... .. 428/408

Hirakata; Na0t0 T0j0, Ikoma, all of

FOREIGN PATENT DOCUMENTS

Assignee. Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd., Osaka, Japan

Attorney) Agent) Or Firm

, em FOX Kinmer Plotkin &

[21] Appl. NO.Z 08/895,999

Jul- 17, 1997

A member is disclosed Which includes a hard carbon ?lm

Forelgn Apphcatlon Pnonty Data

such as a vane. A mixed layer is formed Within the main

Jun. 30: 1997

Japan .................................. .. 9-174276

body or interlayen The mixed layer Contains Carbon and a

constituent element of either the main body or the interlayer.

Int. Cl.7 ........................ .. F04C 18/356; F04C 29/00;

The mixed layer has a carbon content gradient in its thick

11 Claims, 19 Drawing Sheets

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FILM-FORMING PERIOD (MIN.)

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INTERAL (CON%TE) HYDROGEN

SELF-BIAS VOLTAGE (V)

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FILM-FORMING PERIOD (MIN.)

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FILM- FORMING PERIOD (MIN. )

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