Gavrieli Brands v. Guangzhou Deqifu Trading - Complaint

Case 2:21-cv-00586 Document 1 Filed 01/21/21 Page 1 of 32 Page ID #:1
1 Michael J. Lyons (SBN 202284)

michael.lyons@morganlewis.com
2 Ahren C. Hsu-Hoffman (SBN 250469)
3 ahren.hsu-hoffman@morganlewis.com
Ehsun Forghany (SBN 302984)
4 ehsun.forghany@morganlewis.com
Marinna C. Radloff (SBN 324156)
5 marinna.radloff@morganlewis.com
MORGAN, LEWIS & BOCKIUS LLP
6 1400 Page Mill Road
7 Palo Alto, CA 94304
Telephone: 1.650.843.4000
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Attorneys for Plaintiff Gavrieli Brands,
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11 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
12 FOR THE CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
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14 GAVRIELI BRANDS, LLC, a Case No. 2:21-cv-00586
California Limited Liability Company,
15 COMPLAINT FOR PATENT
Plaintiff, INFRINGEMENT, REGISTERED
16 TRADEMARK
v. INFRINGEMENT, FALSE
17 DESIGNATION OF ORIGIN,
GUANGZHOU DEQIFU TRADING COMMON LAW TRADEMARK
18 CO., LTD. d/b/a Aohaolee, a Chinese INFRINGEMENT, UNFAIR
company, COMPETITION UNDER CAL.
19 BUS. & PROF. CODE § 17200,
Defendant. AND UNJUST ENRICHMENT
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21 DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL
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1 COMPLAINT AND JURY DEMAND

2 Plaintiff Gavrieli Brands, LLC (“Gavrieli”) for its complaint against
3 Defendant Guangzhou Deqifu Trading Co., Ltd. (d/b/a “Aohaolee”), hereby alleges
4 as follows:
5 NATURE OF THE ACTION
6 1. This is an action for patent infringement arising under the laws of the
7 United States, 35 U.S.C. § 101 et seq., the Trademark Act of 1946, 15 U.S.C. §
8 1051, et seq. (the “Lanham Act”), and unfair trade practices arising under the laws
9 of the state of California, Cal. Bus. Prof. Code § 17200 et seq.
10 2. Gavrieli is the owner of all right, title, and interest in United States
11 Design Patents Nos. D681,927, D676,634, D686,812, D688,853, D688,855, and
12 D689,271 (collectively, the “Patents-in-Suit,” attached hereto as Exs. A-F).
13 3. Gavrieli is the owner of all right, title, and interest in United States
14 Trademark Registration No. 4,375,006, which covers the word mark “THE
15 BALLET FLAT REINVENTED®” (the “Mark,” attached hereto as Ex. G).
16 4. Aohaolee has used and continues to use the claimed designs of the
17 Patents-in-Suit, and Gavrieli’s federally registered Mark, without Gavrieli’s
18 permission, online and in its “Aohaolee” ballet flats (the “Accused Products”),
19 which Aohaolee has made, used, offered for sale, and sold in, and/or imported into,
20 the United States.
21 5. Gavrieli seeks, among other things, permanent injunctive relief to stop
22 Aohaolee from infringing the Patents-in-Suit; permanent injunctive relief to stop
23 Aohaolee from infringing its registered Mark; damages and/or disgorgement of
24 Aohaolee’s profits from its infringing activities; pre-judgment and post-judgment
25 interest; costs and attorneys’ fees; and all other relief the Court deems just and
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1 THE PARTIES
2 6. Gavrieli is a California limited liability company with its principal
3 place of business at 5731 Buckingham Parkway, Culver City, California 90230.
4 7. Aohaolee is a company from the People’s Republic of China. Upon
5 information and belief, its principal place of business, as listed on the Aohaolee
6 official website, is located at Room 401-403, YiJiaYuan Business Center,
7 PingZhou, NanHai Town, Foshan City, Guangdong, China. An additional address
8 for Aohaolee is listed on its online AliExpress business certificate, which provides
9 the address, Room 627, No. 12 (Building A) Jingyou Road, Tianhe District,
10 Guangzhou, China. Upon information and belief, Aohaolee may be served with
11 process, under the Hague Convention, at its address located in Foshan, China
12 and/or its address in Guangzhou, China.
13 8. Aohaolee offers for sale and sells the Accused Products through the
14 Aohaolee official website (https://www.aohaolee.com/), and through its AliExpress
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16 (https://aohaolee2u.aliexpress.com/store/2784161?spm=a2g0o.store_home.pcShop
17 Head_11529713.0).
18 JURISDICTION AND VENUE
19 9. This action arises under the patent laws of the United States, 35 U.S.C.
20 § 1 et seq., the Trademark Act of 1946, 15 U.S.C. § 1051, et seq. (the “Lanham
21 Act”), and under the statutory laws of California, Cal. Bus. Prof. Code § 17200 et
22 seq.
23 10. This Court has original jurisdiction over the subject matter of this
24 action pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 1331, 1338(a) and (b), 2201, 2202, 15 U.S.C. §
25 1121, and the patent laws of the United States, including 35 U.S.C. § 271 et seq.
26 This Court has supplemental jurisdiction over Gavrieli’s unfair competition and
27 unjust enrichment claims under 28 U.S.C. § 1367 because they arise from the same
28 set of operative facts as the patent and registered trademark infringement claims
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1 and thus form part of the same case or controversy.

2 11. This Court has general and specific personal jurisdiction over
3 Aohaolee, consistent with the Constitution of this state and the United States and/or
4 the California Long Arm Statute, Cal. Code Civ. Proc § 410.10, on information and
5 belief, due at least to its substantial business conducted in this District, including:
6 (i) having solicited business in the State of California and/or this District, transacted
7 business within the State of California and/or this District and attempted to derive
8 financial benefit from residents of the State of California and in this District,
9 including benefits directly related to the instant patent and trademark infringement
10 causes of action set forth herein; (ii) having placed its products and services into the
11 stream of commerce throughout the United States and having been actively engaged
12 in transacting business in California and in this District; and (iii) having committed
13 the complained of tortious acts in California and in this District.
14 12. Aohaolee, upon information and belief, directly and/or through
15 subsidiaries and agents (including distributors, retailers, wholesalers,
16 manufacturers, and others), makes, imports, ships, distributes, offers for sale, sells,
17 uses, and advertises (including offering products and services through its website as
18 well as other online retailers) its products and/or services in the United States, the
19 State of California and the Central District of California.
20 13. Aohaolee, upon information and belief, directly and/or through its
21 subsidiaries, agents, alter egos, agents and/or intermediaries (including distributors,
22 retailers, and others), has purposefully and voluntarily placed one or more of its
23 infringing products and/or services, as described below, into the stream of
24 commerce with the expectation that they will be purchased and used by consumers
25 in the Central District of California. These infringing products and/or services have
26 been purchased and used by consumers in the Central District of California.
27 Aohaolee has committed acts of patent infringement and trademark infringement
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1 California.
2 14. This Court’s exercise of personal jurisdiction over Aohaolee is
3 consistent with the California Long Arm Statute, Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 410.10,
4 and traditional notions of fair play and substantial justice.
5 15. Venue is proper as to Aohaolee, which is organized under the law of
6 the People’s Republic of China, under 28 U.S.C. § 1391(c)(3) that provides, “a
7 defendant not resident in the United States may be sued in any judicial district, and
8 the joinder of such a defendant shall be disregarded in determining where the action
9 may be brought with respect to other defendants.”
10 FACTUAL ALLEGATIONS
11 16. Gavrieli is well known around the world for its Tieks® by Gavrieli
12 line of footwear (“Tieks®”). Through Gavrieli’s significant investment in research,
13 design, development, and marketing, Tieks® has come to possess a distinctive
14 design, instantly recognizable by its many unique features, including, but not
15 limited to, a colored outsole that peeks out from under the upper portion while the
16 flats are being worn—known as the “Peekaboo” outsole. These design features are
17 essential to the Tieks® brand identity and are recognized in the marketplace as a
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2 18. Tieks® has received extensive and favorable media coverage on its
3 innovative and stunning design. In the August 2011 issue of Oprah Winfrey’s O
4 Magazine, Tieks® was selected to be on the “O List,” and was again featured by
5 Oprah in Spring 2012, as an item on her list of “Mother’s Day Gifts She Really
6 Wants.” Oprah’s endorsement of Tieks® was so well known that E! News
7 published an article titled “Obsessions: Oprah’s Ultra-Comfy Ballet Flats.” In
8 2012, INC Magazine featured Tieks® on its “30 Under 30” list, praising the
9 founders for having “created a powerful brand as well as their own category of
10 footwear.” Similarly, in 2013, Forbes listed Tieks® on its list of the “25 Most
11 Innovative Consumer and Retail Brands” that “honor[s] . . . companies that are
12 starting to change the way we live our lives.” In 2013, Entrepreneur Magazine
13 wrote that Tieks® had “develop[ed] a cult status.”
14 19. The Tieks® brand has a strong and devoted fan base, including one of
15 the largest social media followings in the fashion world, with over 1.5 million
16 followers on Facebook. Fans of the Tieks® brand have even created Facebook Fan
17 Groups devoted to buying, selling, and trading second-hand pairs of Tieks® ballet
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19 20. Tieks® has been advertised and featured extensively throughout the
20 United States, including through Gavrieli’s own social media and advertising, as
21 well as dozens of feature stories in national publications and broadcast, such as
22 Forbes, INC, Essence, Travel + Leisure, O Magazine, and the Today Show, as well
23 as hundreds of blogs. The vast majority of the articles, broadcasts, and blog posts
24 about Tieks® focus on the novel Peekaboo outsole design.
25 21. Gavrieli has made significant investments, both in time and resources,
26 in developing Tieks® designs and securing the intellectual property rights that
27 protect it, including the patents asserted in this Complaint.
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1 Gavrieli’s Design Patents

2 22. On May 14, 2013, the United States Patent & Trademark Office
3 (“USPTO”) issued U.S. Design Patent No. D681,927, titled “Split-Sole Shoe” (“the
4 ’927 patent”). A true and correct copy of the ’927 patent is attached hereto as
5 Exhibit A.
6 23. On February 26, 2013, the USPTO issued U.S. Design Patent No.
7 D676,634, titled “Split-Sole Shoe” (“the ’634 patent”). A true and correct copy of
8 the ’634 patent is attached hereto as Exhibit B.
9 24. On July 30, 2013, the USPTO issued U.S. Design Patent No.
10 D686,812, titled “Sole Assembly for a Split-Sole Shoe” (“the ’812 patent”). A true
11 and correct copy of the ’812 patent is attached hereto as Exhibit C.
12 25. On September 3, 2013, the USPTO issued U.S. Design Patent No.
13 D688,853, titled “Split-Sole Shoe with Blue Stripe and Soles” (“the ’853 patent”).
14 A true and correct copy of the ’853 patent is attached hereto as Exhibit D.
16 D688,855, titled “Split-Sole Shoe with Blue Soles” (“the ’855 patent”). A true and
17 correct copy of the ’855 patent is attached hereto as Exhibit E.
19 D689,271, titled “Split-Sole Shoe with Blue Stripe” (“the ’271 patent”). A true and
20 correct copy of the ’271 patent is attached hereto as Exhibit F.
21 28. Gavrieli is the owner of all right, title, and interest in the ’927, ’634,
22 ’812, ’853, ’855, and ’271 patents (“Asserted Design Patents”) with the full and
23 exclusive right to bring suit to enforce the patents, including the right to recover for
24 past infringement.
25 Gavrieli’s Federally Registered Trademark
26 29. Gavrieli owns a number of federally registered incontestable U.S.
27 trademarks, protecting its brand. One of these, includes THE BALLET FLAT
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1 flat for which Gavrieli has garnered acclaim in the fashion industry and among
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3 30. THE BALLET FLAT REINVENTED® trademark is a word mark
4 and has U.S. Registration No. 4,375,006. Exhibit G; see also Exhibit H (the Mark’s
5 TESS search results as of 12/30/2020).
6 31. Gavrieli has been using THE BALLET FLAT REINVENTED®
7 trademark in interstate commerce since at least as early as 2011.
8 32. As a result of its exclusive and longstanding use, “THE BALLET
9 FLAT REINVENTED®” mark has become widely known and recognized
10 throughout the United States (and elsewhere), as closely identified with Gavrieli,
11 representing the substantial, and valuable goodwill of the Gavrieli company and the
12 Tieks® brand.
13 Aohaolee’s Infringing Activities
14 33. As shown below, the Accused Products and the Defendant’s website
15 mimic several designs protected by Gavrieli’s intellectual property, including its
16 valuable patent and trademark rights.
17 34. Rather than create their own distinctive product design, Aohaolee
18 chose to embark on a campaign to systematically copy Gavrieli’s distinctive
19 footwear in order to improperly exploit the goodwill Gavrieli has spent years
20 building in the marketplace. Even a cursory comparison of Tieks® with the
21 Accused Products reveals the extent of this misappropriation of Gavrieli intellectual
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10 35. As stated previously, Aohaolee offers for sale the Accused Products
11 through its official website and its AliExpress store with the name “Aohaolee 2 U.”
12 A pair of the Accused Products from the Aohaolee 2 U AliExpress store was
13 purchased on November 24, 2020, for delivery within this district to Inglewood,
14 CA. Below is a screenshot of the order invoice reflecting the purchase of the
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1 37. To further promote their infringement and compound customer

2 confusion, Aohaolee has also copied many of the design elements from the Tieks®
3 website. The promotional pictures of the Accused Products on the Aohaolee
4 website’s landing page prominently feature the “Peekaboo” sole of the Accused
5 Products, which is a signature of Tieks® marketing. See Exs. J-K. The Aohaolee
6 website prominently displays Gavrieli’s trademarked slogan, THE BALLET FLAT
7 REINVENTED®, uses identical widget features, uses identical mailing list buttons,
8 and uses the identical blue color scheme from the Tieks® website, as depicted in
9 the screenshots below. See id. (red boxes added to highlight corresponding
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38. Since Aohaolee began selling the Accused Products, Gavrieli has been
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Aohaolee’s blatant copying of Tieks® designs.
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service directly with the message: “Brand is Aohaolee and these seem to be a Tieks
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2 “Comment: I am reporting a counterfeit website and ebay listing.
3 I saw a pair of ballet flats listed on ebay. It didn't state the name in the title or
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12 ‘Tieks run pretty true to size, so if you’re a full size, that’s also your Tieks
size! For more info on sizing, check out our Size Chart.’
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unique shape and padding for comfort and durability. If you prefer
15 additional support, Tieks can accommodate many types of orthotic inserts.’”
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17 41. The Accused Products, including the styles “Wine Red,” “Sweet
18 Orange,” “Queen Gold,” “Peacock Blue,” “Nude,” “Noble Silver,” “Navy Blue,”
19 “Mint Blue,” “Lemon Yellow,” “Lavender Purple,” “Coffee Brown,” “Classic
20 Grey,” “Classic Black,” “Bright Red,” “Bright Fuchsia,” and “Adobe Brown,” that
21 are sold or offered for sale by Aohaolee on the Aohaolee website and AliExpress
22 Web Store, unlawfully incorporate designs claimed by the Asserted Design Patents
23 including, but not limited to, the Peekaboo outsole design, and infringe the Asserted
24 Design Patents.
25 42. Upon information and belief, Aohaolee, without Gavrieli’s
26 Authorization, has made, used, offered for sale, sold, and/or imported the Accused
27 Products into or in the United States, and continues to make, use, offer for sale, sell,
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1 43. Upon information and belief, Aohaolee, without Gavrieli’s

2 Authorization, promotes the Accused Products on its website, with a banner placed
3 on its landing page using Gavrieli’s federally registered THE BALLET FLAT
4 REINVENTED® trademark. The Mark is presented by Aohaolee on its website, in
5 a format identical to the placement, font, and color of that used by Gavrieli on its
6 own website.
7 FIRST CLAIM FOR RELIEF
8 (Infringement of the ’927 Patent – 35 U.S.C. § 271)
9 44. Paragraphs 1 through 43 are incorporated by reference as if fully stated
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11 45. Gavrieli owns all rights, title, and interest in the ’927 patent.
12 46. Aohaolee, without authorization from Gavrieli, has made, used,
13 offered for sale, sold, and/or imported into or in the United States, and continues to
14 make, use, offer for sale, sell, and/or import into or in the United States, the
15 Accused Products having designs substantially similar to the ’927 patent, including,
16 but not limited to, the “Wine Red,” “Sweet Orange,” “Queen Gold,” “Peacock
17 Blue,” “Nude,” “Noble Silver,” “Navy Blue,” “Mint Blue,” “Lemon Yellow,”
18 “Lavender Purple,” “Coffee Brown,” “Classic Grey,” “Classic Black,” “Bright
19 Red,” “Bright Fuchsia,” and “Adobe Brown” Aohaolee ballet flats. Further
20 discovery may reveal additional infringing products and/or models.
21 47. The excerpt from Table 1, reproduced below, compares an exemplary
22 figure from the ’927 patent with a photograph of an exemplary Accused Product
23 taken from a corresponding view. A complete version of Table 1 comparing all
24 figures from the ’927 patent to corresponding views of the Accused Products is
25 attached as Exhibit N-2. The Accused Product pictured has been advertised,
26 marketed, promoted, and made available for purchase to all Aohaolee site visitors.
27 The Accused Product pictured is also available for sale currently on the Aohaolee
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48. By the foregoing acts, Aohaolee has infringed, literally and/or under
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the doctrine of equivalents, and continues to infringe, the ’927 patent in violation of
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patent is, has been, and continues to be undertaken knowingly, willfully,
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deliberately, maliciously, and in bad faith, entitling Gavrieli to enhanced damages
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under 35 U.S.C. § 284 and to attorneys’ fees and expenses incurred in prosecuting
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this action under 35 U.S.C. § 285.
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its infringement of the ’927 patent.
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investment by virtue of its infringement of the ’927 patent.
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’435 patent, Gavrieli has been and continues to be damaged in an amount yet to be
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53. Gavrieli will suffer and is suffering irreparable harm from Aohaolee’s
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infringement of the ’927 patent. Gavrieli has no adequate remedy at law and is
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entitled to an injunction against Aohaolee’s infringement of the ’927 patent. Unless
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enjoined by this Court, Aohaolee will continue its infringing conduct, thereby
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causing Gavrieli to further sustain irreparable damage, loss, and injury, for which
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1 Gavrieli has no adequate remedy at law.

2 SECOND CLAIM FOR RELIEF
(Infringement of the ’634 Patent – 35 U.S.C. § 271)
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55. Gavrieli owns all rights, title, and interest in the ’634 patent.
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offered for sale, sold, and/or imported into or in the United States, and continues to
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make, use, offer for sale, sell, and/or import into or in the United States, the
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Accused Products having designs substantially similar to the ’634 patent, including,
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but not limited to, the “Wine Red,” “Sweet Orange,” “Queen Gold,” “Peacock
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Blue,” “Nude,” “Noble Silver,” “Navy Blue,” “Mint Blue,” “Lemon Yellow,”
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“Lavender Purple,” “Coffee Brown,” “Classic Grey,” “Classic Black,” “Bright
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Red,” “Bright Fuchsia,” and “Adobe Brown” Aohaolee ballet flats. Further
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discovery may reveal additional infringing products and/or models.
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57. The excerpt from Table 2, reproduced below, compares an exemplary
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figure from the ’634 patent with a photograph of an exemplary Accused Product
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taken from a corresponding view. A complete version of Table 2 comparing all
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figures from the ’634 patent to corresponding views of the Accused Products is
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attached as Exhibit N-3. The Accused Product pictured has been advertised,
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marketed, promoted, and made available for purchase to all Aohaolee site visitors.
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8 58. By the foregoing acts, Aohaolee has infringed, literally and/or under
9 the doctrine of equivalents, and continues to infringe, the ’634 patent in violation of
10 the 35 U.S.C. § 271.
11 59. Upon information and belief, Aohaolee’s infringement of the ’634
12 patent is, has been, and continues to be undertaken knowingly, willfully,
13 deliberately, maliciously, and in bad faith, entitling Gavrieli to enhanced damages
14 under 35 U.S.C. § 284 and to attorneys’ fees and expenses incurred in prosecuting
15 this action under 35 U.S.C. § 285.
16 60. Upon information and belief, Aohaolee has gained profits by virtue of
17 its infringement of the ’634 patent.
18 61. Upon information and belief, Aohaolee has obtained further
19 investment by virtue of its infringement of the ’634 patent.
20 62. As a direct and proximate result of Aohaolee’s infringement of the
21 ’634 patent, Gavrieli has been and continues to be damaged in an amount yet to be
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23 63. Gavrieli will suffer and is suffering irreparable harm from Aohaolee’s
24 infringement of the ’634 patent. Gavrieli has no adequate remedy at law and is
25 entitled to an injunction against Aohaolee’s infringement of the ’634 patent. Unless
26 enjoined by this Court, Aohaolee will continue its infringing conduct, thereby
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2 THIRD CLAIM FOR RELIEF
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the doctrine of equivalents, and continues to infringe, the ’271 patent in violation of
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’271 patent, Gavrieli has been and continues to be damaged in an amount yet to be
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infringement of the ’271 patent. Gavrieli has no adequate remedy at law and is
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enjoined by this Court, Aohaolee will continue its infringing conduct, thereby
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(Infringement of Registered Trademark Under Section 32 of the Lanham Act,
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No. 4,375,006. See Exs. G-H.
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Accused Products, Aohaolee uses in commerce, specifically on its website,
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Gavrieli’s trademark: THE BALLET FLAT REINVENTED®.
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107. Upon information and belief, Aohaolees’s sale, offering for sale,
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distribution, and advertising of the Accused Products in conjunction with Gavrieli’s
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Mark, is likely to continue to cause, has caused, and is intended to cause confusion
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and mistake among, or to deceive, consumers and the trade.
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restrained, will continue to cause great and irreparable injury to Gavrieli and to the
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substantial consumer goodwill that Gavrieli has engendered in an amount that
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cannot be ascertained at this time, leaving Gavrieli with no adequate remedy at law.
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restraining it from any further infringement of the Mark, and, after trial, recovery of
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any damages proven to have been caused by reason of Aohaolee’s infringement of
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(Trademark Infringement and False Designation of Origin Under
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of THE BALLET FLAT REINVENTED® trademark in commerce, and in
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connection with the Accused Products, constitutes a false designation of origin,
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false and misleading representations of fact, and false and misleading descriptions
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of fact, which have caused and are likely to cause confusion, mistake, and
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deception in violation of Section 43(a) of the Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1125(a).
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113. Aohaolee’s promotion, distribution, sale, and offering for sale of the
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Accused Products on its website, where the Mark is prominently featured, is
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intended to cause, has caused, and is likely to cause, confusion, mistake, or to
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deceive as to the affiliation, connection, or association of Aohaolee and the
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Accused Products with Gavrieli, or as to the origin, sponsorship, approval of
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Aohaolee’s goods, services, or commercial activities.
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sale of the Accused Products in conjunction with the Mark, constitutes a false
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designation of origin and false and misleading descriptions and representations of
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fact in violation of Section 43(a) of the Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1125(a).
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restraining it from any further infringement of the Mark and, after trial, recovery of
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Accused Products, Aohaolee uses THE BALLET FLAT REINVENTED®
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trademark without Gavrieli’s authorization.
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the Mark in commerce in connection with the Accused Products, constitutes
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trademark infringement which has caused, and is likely to cause, confusion,
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mistake, and deception in violation of Gavrieli’s common law rights to the Mark.
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119. Aohaolee’s promotion, distribution, sale, and offering for sale of the
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Accused Products in conjunction with its use of the Mark, is intended to cause, has
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caused, and is likely to cause confusion, or mistake, or to deceive as to the
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affiliation, connection, or association of Aohaolee and the Accused Products with
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Gavrieli, or as to the origin, sponsorship, approval of Aohaolee’s goods, services,
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or commercial activities by Gavrieli.
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1 123. California’s Unfair Competition Law (“UCL”) defines “unfair

2 business competition” to include “any unlawful, unfair, or fraudulent” act or
3 practice, as well as any “unfair, deceptive, untrue or misleading advertising.” Cal.
4 Bus. Prof. Code § 17200.
5 124. The violation of any law constitutes an “unlawful” business practice
6 under the UCL.
7 125. By the conduct alleged above, Aohaolee has intentionally and willfully
8 engaged in unlawful, unfair, and/or fraudulent methods of competition and unfair or
9 deceptive acts or practices in violation of California Business & Professional Code
10 § 17200 and the common law.
11 126. Aohaolee’s actions, including but not limited to its unauthorized use of
12 THE BALLET FLAT REINVENTED® trademark in commerce, in connection
13 with the marketing and sale of the Accused Products, constitute an unlawful, unfair,
14 or fraudulent business act or practice and unfair, deceptive, untrue, or misleading
15 advertising.
16 127. Aohaolee’s actions are likely to cause confusion, misrepresentation,
17 and/or to cause mistake or to deceive the public as to the affiliation, approval,
18 sponsorship or connection between Aohaolee and Gavrieli, and constitute unfair
19 competition at common law and under California Business & Professions Code §
20 17200.
21 128. Upon information and belief, unless restrained by this Court, Aohaolee
22 will continue to infringe Gavrieli’s Mark and trade unfairly in connection therewith,
23 such that money damages will not afford Gavrieli adequate relief for the injury to
24 Gavrieli’s goodwill sustained by such actions.
25 129. As a consequence of the foregoing, Gavrieli has suffered and will
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2 (Unjust Enrichment)
3 130. Paragraphs 1 through 129 are incorporated by reference as if fully
4 stated herein.
5 131. As a result of the conduct alleged herein, Aohaolee has been unjustly
6 enriched to Gavrieli’s detriment. Gavrieli therefore seeks an accounting and
7 disgorgement of all ill-gotten gains and profits resulting from Aohaolee’s
8 inequitable activities.
9 REQUEST FOR RELIEF
10 WHEREFORE, Gavrieli prays for judgment against Aohaolee as follows:
11 A. A judgment and order adjudicating and declaring that Aohaolee has
12 infringed each of the Patents-in-Suit;
13 B. A judgment and order adjudicating and declaring that Aohaolee has
14 infringed Gavrieli’s federally registered THE BALLET FLAT REINVENTED®
15 trademark;
16 C. A judgment and order permanently enjoining Aohaolee, its officers,
17 agents, servants, employees, attorneys and all persons in active concert or
18 participation with Aohaolee from further infringement of the Patents-in-Suit and
19 registered Mark, and from unfair competition;
20 D. A judgment and order that Aohaolee must account and pay actual
21 damages, including a disgorgement of Aohaolee’s profits and/or any lost profits or
22 other harm to Gavrieli (but no less than a reasonable royalty), to Gavrieli for
23 Aohaolee’s infringement of the Patents-in-Suit;
24 E. A judgment and order awarding Gavrieli the total profits realized by
25 Aohaolee from its infringement of the Patents-in-Suit pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 289;
26 F. A judgment and order declaring that Aohaolee has willfully infringed
27 the Patents-in-Suit;
28 G. A judgment and order awarding Gavrieli damages adequate to
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2 three times any amount ordered pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 284;
3 H. A determination that this is an exceptional case under 35 U.S.C. § 285;
4 I. A judgment and order awarding Gavrieli its reasonable attorneys’ fees;
5 J. A judgment and order awarding Gavrieli its costs, expenses, and
6 interest, including pre-judgment and post-judgment interest, as provided for by 35
7 U.S.C. § 284;
8 K. A judgment and order awarding trademark infringement and unfair
9 competition damages, including Defendant’s unjust enrichment and profits, with
10 such damages trebled for willful infringement;
11 L. A judgement and order awarding punitive or exemplary damages
12 where appropriate;
13 M. A judgment and order awarding Gavrieli both pre-judgment and post-
14 judgment interest on each and every monetary award; and
15 N. Granting Gavrieli such other and further relief as the Court deems just
16 and appropriate, or that Gavrieli may be entitled to as a matter of law or equity.
17 DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL
18 In accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 38 and Local Rule 38.1,
19 Gavrieli respectfully demands a jury trial of all issues triable to a jury in this action.
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Ahren C. Hsu-Hoffman (SBN 250469)
6 Ehsun Forghany (SBN 302984)
Marinna C. Radloff (SBN 324156)
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1400 Page Mill Road
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Telephone: 1.650.843.4000
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Case 2:21-cv-00586 Document 1-1 Filed 01/21/21 Page 1 of 9 Page ID #:33
EXHIBIT A
Exhibit A - Page 33
US00D681927S
(12) United States Design Patent (η» Patent no.: us D681,927 s

Gavrieli et al. (45) Date of Patent: ** May 14, 2013
(54) SPLIT-SOLE SHOE D247,396 S * 3/1978 Schlerth ........................... D2/939

D295,692 S * 5/1988 Zuidema et al................... D2/950
(71) Applicant: Gavrieli Brands LLC, Beverly Hills, D339,669 S * 9/1993 Miller .............................. D2/919
D457,292 S * 5/2002 Sessa ............................... D2/949
CA (US) D500,191 S * 12/2004 Belleyetal........................ D2/969
D527,513 S * 9/2006 Della Valle ...................... D2/919
(72) Inventors: Kiir Gavrieli, Los Angeles, CA (US); D534,341 S * 1/2007 Choi ................................ D2/971
Dikla Gavrieli, Los Angeles, CA (US) D593,295 S * 6/2009 Belleyetal........................ D2/969
D593,297 S * 6/2009 Belleyetal........................ D2/969
(73) Assignee: Gavrieli Brands LLC, Beverly Hills, D593,307 S * 6/2009 Belleyetal........................ D2/969
D599,093 S * 9/2009 Issler ............................... D2/971
CA (US)
* cited by examiner
)(** Term: 14 Years
Primary Examiner — Dominic Simone
(21) Appl. No.: 29/437,418 (74) Attorney, Agent, or Firm —Morgan, Lewis & Bockius
LLP
(22) Filed: Nov. 15, 2012
(57) CLAIM
Related U.S. Application Data An ornamental design for a split-sole shoe, as shown and
(63) Continuation of application No. 13/207,397, filed on described.
Aug. 10, 2011.
DESCRIPTION
(51) LOC (9) Cl............................................................ 02-04
(52) U.S. Cl. FIG. lisa perspective view of our new design of a split-sole
USPC ............................................... D2/939; D2/925 shoe;
(58) Field of Classification Search .................... D2/896, FIG. 2 is a first side view of the design of FIG. 1;
D2/900, 919-921, 925-942, 946, 949, 950, FIG. 3 is a second side view of the design of FIG. 1;
D2/969, 971; 36/1, 83, 8.1-8.3, 9 R, 45-58, FIG. 4 is a top view of the design of FIG. 1;
36/104, 108, 76 R FIG. 5 is a bottom view of the design of FIG. 1;
See application file for complete search history. FIG. 6 is a front view of the design of FIG. 1;
FIG. 7 is a back view of the design of FIG. 1; and,
(56) References Cited FIG. 8 is another perspective view of the design of FIG. 1, the
perspective view illustrating the split-sole shoe when it is
U.S. PATENT DOCUMENTS
placed in a folded configuration.
1,525,848 A * 2/1925 Bonaventure ...................... 36/8.3 The broken lines illustrating the stripe and half moon patch in
D133,819 S * 9/1942 Harris .............................. D2/939 the above described Figures are for illustrative purposes only
D149,685 S * 5/1948 Sandler ............................ D2/935
D150,729 S * 8/1948 Sandler ............................ D2/927 and form no part of the claimed design.
D166,090 S * 3/1952 Maling ............................ D2/897
D200,897 S * 4/1965 Mitchell .......................... D2/919 1 Claim, 7 Drawing Sheets
Exhibit A - Page 34
U.S. Patent May 14, 2013 Sheet 1 of 7 US D681,927 S
Exhibit A - Page 35
Exhibit A - Page 36
Exhibit A - Page 37
Exhibit A - Page 38
Exhibit A - Page 39
Exhibit A - Page 40
FIG. 8
Exhibit A - Page 41
EXHIBIT B
Exhibit B - Page 42
US00D676634S

Gavrieli et al. (45) Date of Patent: ** *Feb. 26, 2013
(54) SPLIT SOLE SHOE 2009/0272009 Al 11/2009 Weisneretal.

2010/0018080 Al 1/2010 Smith
2010/0115793 Al 5/2010 Kraisosky
(75) Inventors: Kflr Gavrieli, Los Angeles, CA (US);
Dikla Gavrieli, Los Angeles, CA (US) OTHER PUBLICATIONS
Examination Report for AU 341324, dated Oct. 24, 2012.
(73) Assignee: Gavrieli Brands LLC, Beverley Hills,
The Love List, “Tieks by Gavrieli—Foldable Ballet Flats”, Sep. 12,
CA (US) 2010. http://thelovelist-carly.blogspot.com.au/2010/09/tieks-by-
gavrielli-foldable-ballet.html.
(*) Notice: This patent is subject to a terminal dis Wearability —Real People Style, “What came first, the City Flat or
claimer. the Tieks” Aug. 29, 2010, http://wearability.posterous.com/what-
came-first-the-city-flat-or-the-tieks.
)(** Term: 14 Years Try It Mummy!, Tieks by Gavrieli, Dec. 9, 2010, http://tryitmummy.
blogspot.com.au/2010/12/tieks-by-gavrieli.html.
(21) Appl.No.: 29/399,222 Letter from TMI and Associates with Office Action dated Sep. 19,
2012 with old URL http://www.payless.com/store/?&TLC=Womens
(22) Filed: Aug. 10, 2011 &SLC=WomensNewArrivals
&BLC=WomensNewArricalsNewArrivals&Width=Regular
(51) LOC (9) Cl............................................................ 02-04 &ItemCode=60131 &LotNumber=062642&Type=Adult
(52) U.S. Cl.................................................. D2/939; D2/925 &Popularity=637&Descriptivein.
(58) Field of Classification Search .................... D2/896, Taiwanese Office Action forTW 101300726, dated Sep. 6, 2012.
D2/900, 919-921, 925-942, 946, 949, 950, Wearability—Real People Style, “What came first, the City Flat or
the Tieks” Aug. 29, 2010, http://wearability.posterous.com/what-
D2/969, 971; 36/1, 83, 8.1-8.3, 9 R, 45-58,
came-first-the-city-flat-or-the-tieks.
36/104, 108, 76 R
See application file for complete search history. Primary Examiner — Dominic Simone
(74) Attorney, Agent, or Firm —Morgan, Lewis & Bockius
(56) References Cited
LLP
U.S. PATENT DOCUMENTS (57) CLAIM
1,525,848 A * 2/1925 Bonaventure ..................... 36/8.3 The ornamental design for a split sole shoe, as shown and
D133,819 S * 9/1942 Harris .............................. D2/939 described.
D149,685 S * 5/1948 Sandler ............................ D2/935
D150,729 S * 8/1948 Sandler ............................ D2/927
DESCRIPTION
D166,090 S * 3/1952 Maling ............................ D2/897
D200,897 S * 4/1965 Mitchell ......................... D2/919
D247,396 S * 3/1978 Schlerth ........................... D2/939 FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of an ornamental design for
D295,692 S * 5/1988 Zuidemaetal................... D2/950 a split sole shoe according to the present invention;
D339,669 S * 9/1993 Miller .............................. D2/919 FIG. 2 is a first side view thereof;
D457,292 S * 5/2002 Sessa ............................... D2/949
D500,191 S * 12/2004 Belleyetal....................... D2/969
FIG. 3 is a second view thereof;
D527,513 S * 9/2006 Della Valle ..................... D2/919 FIG. 4 is a top view thereof;
D534,341 S * 1/2007 Choi ................................ D2/971 FIG. 5 is a bottom view thereof;
D571,548 S 6/2008 Seamans FIG. 6 is a front view thereof; and,
D593,295 S * 6/2009 Belleyetal....................... D2/969 FIG. 7 is a back view thereof.
D593,297 S * 6/2009 Belleyetal....................... D2/969
D593,307 S * 6/2009 Belleyetal....................... D2/969 The broken lines on the rear of the shoe in FIGS. 1-4 and 6-7
D599,093 S * 9/2009 Issler ............................... D2/971 indicate an unclaimed portion of the split sole shoe.
D610,785 S 3/2010 Smith
7,735,244 Bl 6/2010 Ameche 1 Claim, 6 Drawing Sheets
Exhibit B - Page 43
U.S. Patent Feb. 26, 2013 Sheet 1 of 6 US D676,634 S
Exhibit B - Page 44
Exhibit B - Page 45
Exhibit B - Page 46
Exhibit B - Page 47
Exhibit B - Page 48
(x O
Exhibit B - Page 49
EXHIBIT C
Exhibit C - Page 50
US00D686812S

Gavrieli et al. (45) Date of Patent: ** Jul. 30, 2013
(54) SOLE ASSEMBLY FOR A SPLIT-SOLE SHOE provided by the Office upon request and payment of the
necessary fee.
(71) Applicant: Gavrieli Brands LLC, Beverly Hills, FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of our new
CA (US) design of a sole assembly for a split-sole shoe illustrated in
conjunction with a disclaimed shoe;
(72) Inventors: Kiir Gavrieli, Los Angeles, CA (US); FIG. 2 is a first side view of the design of FIG. 1;
Dikla Gavrieli, Los Angeles, CA (US) FIG. 3 is a second side view of the design of FIG. 1;
FIG. 4 is a top view of the design of FIG. 1;
(73) Assignee: Gavrieli Brands LLC, Beverly Hills, FIG. 5 is a bottom view of the design of FIG. 1;
CA (US) FIG. 6 is a front view of the design of FIG. 1;
FIG. 7 is a back view of the design of FIG. 1;
(**) Term: 14 Years FIG. 8 is another perspective view of the design of FIG. 1, the
perspective view illustrating this embodiment when the dis
(21) Appl. No.: 29/437,423 claimed shoe is placed in a folded configuration;
FIG. 9 is a perspective view of another embodiment of our
(22) Filed: Nov. 15, 2012 new design of a sole assembly for a split-sole shoe illustrated
in conjunction with a disclaimed shoe, where the blue por
Related U.S. Application Data tions are indicated using the USPTO convention ofhorizontal
(63) Continuation-in-part of application No. 13/207,397, lines for blue;
filed on Aug. 10, 2011. FIG. 10 is a first side view of the design of FIG. 9;
FIG. 11 is a second side view of the design of FIG. 9;
(51) LOG (9) Cl............................................................ 02-04 FIG. 12 is a top view of the design of FIG. 9;
(52) U.S. Cl. FIG. 13 is a bottom view of the design of FIG. 9;
USPC ................................ D2/951; D2/947; D2/949 FIG. 14 is a front view of the design of FIG. 9;
(58) Field of Classification Search FIG. 15 is a back view of the design of FIG. 9;
USPC .................. D2/902, 906, 908, 916, 918, 925, FIG. 16 is another perspective view of the design of FIG. 9,
D2/946-962, 977; 36/3 B, 22 R, 24.5, 25 R, the perspective view illustrating the this embodiment when
36/28, 32 R, 34 R, 59 C, 67 A, 103 the disclaimed shoe is placed in a folded configuration;
See application file for complete search history. FIG. 17 is a perspective view of yet another embodiment of
our new design of a sole assembly for a split-sole shoe illus
trated in conjunction with a disclaimed shoe, where the blue
(56) References Cited portions are indicated using a checkered pattern to indicate
any blue color within the range of Pantone PMS 3242-3278,
U.S. PATENT DOCUMENTS PMS 2904-2995, and 7453C-7472C, specifically including
1,587,377 A * 6/1926 Grosjean ...................... 36/59 B Pantone 7466C;
1,650,466 A * 11/1927 Righter ........................ 36/32 R FIG. 18 is a first side view of the design of FIG. 17;
(Continued) FIG. 20 is a top view of the design of FIG. 17;
Primary Examiner — T. Chase Nelson FIG. 21 is a bottom view of the design of FIG. 17; FIG. 22 is
a front view of the design of FIG. 17;
(74) Attorney, Agent, or Firm — Morgan, Lewis & Bockius FIG. 23 is a back view of the design of FIG. 17; and,
LLP FIG. 24 is another perspective view of the design of FIG. 17,
(57) CLAIM the perspective view illustrating this embodiment when the
An ornamental design for a sole assembly for a split-sole disclaimed shoe is placed in a folded configuration.
shoe, as shown and described. The broken lines showing elements in the above described
Figures are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of
DESCRIPTION the claimed design.
The file of this patent contains at least one drawing executed 1 Claim, 21 Drawing Sheets
in color. Copies of this patent with color drawing(s) will be (6 of 21 Drawing Sheet(s) Filed in Color)
Exhibit C - Page 51
US D686,812 S
Page 2
U.S. PATENT DOCUMENTS D664,755 S * 8/2012 Gavrieli et al................... D2/962

8,245,420 B2* 8/2012 Wilson ............................ 36/102
D316,773 S * 5/1991 Valle .............................. D2/953 D668,027 S * 10/2012 Millieret ........................ D2/939
D461,947 S * 8/2002 Merceron ...................... D2/956 D668,438 S * 10/2012 Millieret ........................ D2/939
D476,798 S * 7/2003 Reynolds et al................. D2/951 D668,847 S * 10/2012 Gavrieli et al................... D2/939
D498,041 S * 11/2004 McClaskie ..................... D2/956 D668,848 S * 10/2012 Gavrieli et al................... D2/939
D501,706 S * 2/2005 McClaskie ..................... D2/954 D669,674 S * 10/2012 Vidal ............................. D2/961
D542,513 S * 5/2007 Amado et al.................... D2/946 D672,542 S * 12/2012 Gray et al........................ D2/954
D582,638 S * 12/2008 Ringholz ....................... D2/947 2009/0193685 Al * 8/2009 Wilson ............................ 36/102
D591,031 S * 4/2009 Cofinco ......................... D2/902 2010/0018080 Al* 1/2010 Smith ............................. 36/102
D604,030 S * 11/2009 Wilson ........................... D2/947 2011/0010965 Al* 1/2011 Shepherdetal.................. 36/114
D610,332 S * 2/2010 Raichle .......................... D2/953 2011/0214312 Al* 9/2011 Krikelis .......................... 36/102
D610,785 S * 3/2010 Smith ............................ D2/947
D640,861 S * 7/2011 Wilkenfeld .................... D2/896 * cited by examiner
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US00D688853S

Gavrieli et al. (45) Date of Patent: ** Sep. 3, 2013
(54) SPLIT-SOLE SHOE WITH BLUE STRIPE AND DESCRIPTION

SOLES
(71) Applicant: Gavrieli Brands LLC, Beverly Hills, The file of this patent contains at least one drawing executed
CA (US) in color. Copies of this patent with color drawing(s) will be
provided by the Office upon request and payment of the
(72) Inventors: Kiir Gavrieli, Los Angeles, CA (US); necessary fee.
Dikla Gavrieli, Los Angeles, CA (US) FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of our new
design of a split-sole shoe with blue stripe and soles;
(73) Assignee: Gavrieli Brands LLC, Beverly Hills,
FIG. 2 is a first side view of the design of FIG. 1;
CA (US) FIG. 3 is a second side view of the design of FIG. 1;
)(** Term: 14 Years FIG. 4 is a top view of the design of FIG. 1;
FIG. 5 is a bottom view of the design of FIG. 1;
(21) Appl. No.: 29/437,384 FIG. 6 is a front view of the design of FIG. 1;
(22) Filed: Nov. 15, 2012 FIG. 7 is a back view of the design of FIG. 1;
Related U.S. Application Data FIG. 8 is another perspective view of the design of FIG. 1, the
perspective view illustrating this embodiment when it is
(63) Continuation of application No. 13/207,397, filed on placed in a folded configuration;
Aug. 10, 2011. FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of our
(51) LOC (9) Cl............................................................ 02-04 new design of a split-sole shoe with blue stripe and soles,
(52) U.S. Cl.
where the blue portions are indicated using the USPTO con
vention of horizontal lines for blue, such as Pantone PMS
USPC ............................................... D2/939; D2/925
3242-3278, PMS 2905-2995, and 7453C-7472C;
(58) Field of Classification Search FIG. 10 is a first side view of the design of FIG. 9;
USPC .................. D2/896, 900, 919-921, 925-942, FIG. 11 is a second side view of the design of FIG. 9;
D2/946, 949, 950, 969, 971; 36/1, 83, 8.1-8.3, FIG. 12 is a top view of the design of FIG. 9;
36/9 R, 45-58, 104, 108, 76 R FIG. 13 is a bottom view of the design of FIG. 9;
See application file for complete search history. FIG. 14 is a front view of the design of FIG. 9;
(56) References Cited FIG. 15 is a back view of the design of FIG. 9;
FIG. 16 is another perspective view of the design of FIG. 9,
U.S. PATENT DOCUMENTS the perspective view illustrating the this embodiment when it
is placed in a folded configuration;
1,525,848 A * 2/1925 Bonaventure ..................... 36/8.3 FIG. 17 is a perspective view of a third embodiment of our
(Continued) new design of a split-sole shoe with blue stripe and soles,
FOREIGN PATENT DOCUMENTS where the blue portions are indicated using a checkered pat
DE 20 2006 00023 UI 5/2007 tern to indicate the blue color Pantone 7466C;
(Continued) FIG. 19 is a second side view of the design of FIG. 17;
OTHER PUBLICATIONS
Examination Report for AU 341324, dated Oct. 24, 2012. FIG. 21 is a bottom view of the design of FIG. 17;
(Continued) FIG. 22 is a front view of the design of FIG. 17;
Primary Examiner — Dominic Simone FIG. 24 is another perspective view of the design of FIG. 17,
(74) Attorney, Agent, or Firm — Morgan, Lewis & Bockius
LLP the perspective view illustrating this embodiment when it is
(57) CLAIM
An ornamental design for a split-sole shoe with blue stripe 1 Claim, 21 Drawing Sheets
and soles, as shown and described. (7 of 21 Drawing Sheet(s) Filed in Color)
Exhibit D - Page 75
US D688,853 S
Page 2
(56) References Cited D612,140 S 3/2010 Moon

D612,141 S 3/2010 Moon
U.S. PATENT DOCUMENTS 7,735,244 Bl 6/2010 Ameche
D632,881 S 2/2011 Rosenberg
1, 587,377 A 6/1926 Grosjean D634,528 s 3/2011 Oldenburg
1,650,466 A 11/1927 Righter D635,752 s 4/2011 Shea
2,268,777 A 1/1942 Scholl D640,861 s 7/2011 Wilkenfeld
D133,819 S * 9/1942 Harris ..................... ....... D2/939 D655,076 s 3/2012 Rosenberg
D149,685 S * 5/1948 Sandler ................... ....... D2/935 D664,755 s 8/2012 Gavrieli et al.
D150,729 S * 8/1948 Sandler ................... ....... D2/927 8,245,420 B2 8/2012 Wilson
D166,090 S * 3/1952 Mating ................... ....... D2/897 D668,027 s 10/2012 Millieret
2,904,814 A 9/1959 Scholl D668,438 s 10/2012 Millieret
D200,897 S * 4/1965 Mitchell ................. ....... D2/919 D668,847 s 10/2012 Gavrieli et al.
D247,396 S * 3/1978 Schlerth .................. ....... D2/939 D668,848 s 10/2012 Gavrieli et al.
D295,692 S * 5/1988 Zuidema et al.................. D2/950 D669,674 s 10/2012 Vidal
D300,085 S 3/1989 Ito et al. D672,542 s 12/2012 Gray et al.
D316,773 S 5/1991 Valle D676,634 s 2/2013 Gavrieli et al.
D339,669 S * 9/1993 Miller ..................... ....... D2/919 2004/0025377 Al 2/2004 Brannon
D34i,022 S 11/1993 Zona 2006/0026868 Al 2/2006 Grisoni
D351,719 S 10/1994 Piotrozicz 2006/0086005 Al 4/2006 Yerianm
D396,341 S 7/1998 Lozano et al. 2007/0062064 Al 3/2007 McClaskie
D397,238 S 8/1998 Lozano et al. 2009/0193685 Al 8/2009 Wilson
6,338,207 Bi 1/2002 Chang 2009/0272009 Al 11/2009 Weisner et al.
D457,292 S * 5/2002 Sessa ...................... ....... D2/949 2010/0018080 Al 1/2010 Smith
D461,947 S 8/2002 Merceron 2010/0115793 Al 5/2010 Kraisosky
D476,798 s 7/2003 Reynolds et al. 2011/0214312 Al 9/2011 Krikelis
D498,041 s 11/2004 McClaskie
D500,191 s * 12/2004 Belley et al...................... D2/969 FOREIGN PATENT DOCUMENTS
D50f,706 s 2/2005 McClaskie GB 2 446 205 A 8/2008
D527,513 s * 9/2006 Della Valle .................... D2/919
D53i,790 s 11/2006 Wurzburg OTHER PUBLICATIONS
D534,341 s * 1/2007 Choi ............................... D2/971
D542,513 s 5/2007 Amado et al. The Love List, “Tieks by Gavrieli—Foldable Ballet Flats”, Sep. 12,
D570,488 s 6/2008 Kirksey et al. 2010. http://thelovelist-carly.blogspot.com.au/2010/09/tieks-by-
D57i,548 s 6/2008 Seamans gavrielli-foldable-ballet.html.
D571,989 s 7/2008 Siegal Wearability—Real People Style, “What came first, the City Flat or
D576,397 s 9/2008 Couder the Tieks” Aug. 29, 2010, http://wearability.posterous.com/what-
D580,640 s 11/2008 Wurzburg came-first-the-city-flat-or-the-tieks.
D582,638 s 12/2008 Ringholz Try It Mummy!, Tieks by Gavrieli, Dec. 9, 2010, http://tryitmummy.
7,506,459 B2 3/2009 Grisoni et al. blogspot.com.au/2010/12/tieks-by-gavrieli.html.
D591,031 s 4/2009 Cofinco Letter from TMI and Associates with Office Action dated Sep. 19,
D593,295 s * 6/2009 Belley et al...................... D2/969 2012 with old URL http://www.payless.com/store/?&TLC=Womens
D593,297 s * 6/2009 Belley et al...................... D2/969 &SLC=WomensNewArrivals
D593,307 s * 6/2009 Belley et al...................... D2/969 &BLC=WomensNewArricalsNewArrivals&Width=Regular
D599,093 s * 9/2009 Issler ...................... ....... D2/971 &ItemCode=60131 &LotNumber=062642&Type=Adult
D604,030 s 11/2009 Wilson &Popularity=637&Descriptivein.
D607,194 s 1/2010 Zagula Taiwanese Office Action forTW f0f300726, dated Sep. 6, 20f2.
D610,332 s 2/2010 Raichle
D610,785 s 3/2010 Smith * cited by examiner
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FIG. 16
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US00D688855S

(54) SPLIT-SOLE SHOE WITH BLUE SOLES D339,669 S * 9/1993 Miller ..................... ....... D2/919
D341,022 S 11/1993 Zona
(71) Applicant: Gavrieli Brands LLC, Beverly Hills, D351,719 S 10/1994 Piotrozicz
D396,341 S 7/1998 Lozano et al.
CA (US) D397,238 S 8/1998 Lozano et al.
6,338,207 Bl 1/2002 Chang
(72) Inventors: Kiir Gavrieli, Los Angeles, CA (US); D457,292 S * 5/2002 Sessa ...................... ....... D2/949
Dikla Gavrieli, Los Angeles, CA (US) D461,947 s 8/2002 Merceron
D476,798 s 7/2003 Reynolds et al.
(73) Assignee: Gavrieli Brands LLC, Beverly Hills, D498,041 s 11/2004 McClaskie
D500,191 s * 12/2004 Belley et al...................... D2/969
CA (US) D501,706 s 2/2005 McClaskie
D527,513 s * 9/2006 Della Valle .................... D2/919
)(** Term: 14 Years D531,790 s 11/2006 Wurzburg
D534,341 s * 1/2007 Choi ............................... D2/971
(21) Appl. No.: 29/437,407 D542,513 s 5/2007 Amado et al.
D570,488 s 6/2008 Kirksey et al.
D571,548 s 6/2008 Seamans
(22) Filed: Nov. 15, 2012 D571,989 s 7/2008 Siegal
D576,397 s 9/2008 Couder
Related U.S. Application Data D580,640 s 11/2008 Wurzburg
D582,638 s 12/2008 Ringholz
(63) Continuation of application No. 13/207,397, filed on 7,506,459 B2 3/2009 Grisoni et al.
Aug. 10, 2011. D591,031 s 4/2009 Confinco
D593,295 s * 6/2009 Belley et al...................... D2/969
(51) LOC (9) Cl............................................................ 02-04 D593,297 s * 6/2009 Belley et al...................... D2/969
(52) U.S. Cl. D593,307 s * 6/2009 Belley et al...................... D2/969
D599,093 s * 9/2009 Issler ...................... ....... D2/971
USPC ............................................... D2/939; D2/925 D604,030 s 11/2009 Wilson
(58) Field of Classification Search D607,194 s 1/2010 Zagula
USPC .................. D2/896, 900, 919-921, 925-942, D610,332 s 2/2010 Raichle
D2/946, 949, 950, 969, 971; 36/1, 83, 8.1-8.3, D610,785 s 3/2010 Smith
36/9 R, 45-58, 104, 108, 76 R
D612,140 s 3/2010 Moon
D612,141 s 3/2010 Moon
See application file for complete search history. 7,735,244 Bl 6/2010 Ameche
D632,881 s 2/2011 Rosenberg
(56) References Cited D634,528 s 3/2011 Oldenburg
D635,752 s 4/2011 Shea
U.S. PATENT DOCUMENTS D640,861 s 7/2011 Wilkenfeld
D655,076 s 3/2012 Rosenberg
1,525,848 A * 2/1925 Bonaventure ..................... 36/8.3 D664,755 s 8/2012 Gavrieli et al.
1,587,377 A 6/1926 Grosjean 8,245,420 B2 8/2012 Wilson
1,650,466 A 11/1927 Righter D668,027 s 10/2012 Millieret
D133,819 S * 9/1942 Harris .............................. D2/939
D149,685 S * 5/1948 Sandler ............................ D2/935
D668,847 s 10/2012 Gavrieli et al.
D150,729 S * 8/1948 Sandler ............................ D2/927
D668,848 s 10/2012 Gavrieli et al.
D166,090 S * 3/1952 Maling ............................ D2/897 D669,674 s 10/2012 Vidal
2,904,814 A 9/1959 Scholl D672,542 s 12/2012 Gray et al.
D200,897 S * 4/1965 Mitchell ......................... D2/919 D676,634 s 2/2013 Gavrieli et al.
D247,396 S * 3/1978 Schlerth ........................... D2/939 2004/0025377 Al 2/2004 Brannon
D295,692 S * 5/1988 Zuidemaetal................... D2/950 2006/0026868 Al 2/2006 Grisoni
D300,085 S 3/1989 Ito etal. 2006/0086005 Al 4/2006 Yerianm
D316,773 S 5/1991 Valle 2007/0062064 Al 3/2007 McClaskie
Exhibit E - Page 99
US D688,855 S
Page 2
2009/0193685 Al 8/2009 Wilson FIG. 3 is a second side view of the design of FIG. 1;
2009/0272009 Al 11/2009 Weisner et al. FIG. 4 is a top view of the design of FIG. 1;
2010/0018080 Al 1/2010 Smith
2010/0115793 Al 5/2010 Kraisosky FIG. 5 is a bottom view of the design of FIG. 1;
2011/0214312 Al 9/2011 Krikelis FIG. 6 is a front view of the design of FIG. 1;
FOREIGN PATENT DOCUMENTS FIG. 7 is a back view of the design of FIG. 1;
FIG. 8 is another perspective view of the design of FIG. 1, the
DE 20 2006 000230 UI 5/2007
GB 2 446 205 A 8/2008 perspective view illustrating this embodiment when it is
placed in a folded configuration;
OTHER PUBLICATIONS FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of our
Examination Report for AU 341324, dated Oct. 24, 2012. new design of a split-sole shoe with blue soles, where the blue
The Love List, “Tieks by Gavrieli—Foldable Ballet Flats”, Sep. 12, portions are indicated using the USPTO convention of hori
2010. http://thelovelist-carly.blogspot.com.au/2010/09/tieks-by- zontal lines for blue, such as Pantone PMS 3242-3278, PMS
gavrielli-foldable-ballet.html. 2905-2995, and 7453C-7472C;
Wearability—Real People Style, “What came first, the City Flat or
the Tieks” Aug. 29, 2010, http://wearability.posterous.com/what-
came-first-the-city-flat-or-the-tieks. FIG. 11 is a second side view of the design of FIG. 9;
Try It Mummy!, Tieks by Gavrieli, Dec. 9, 2010, http://tryitmummy. FIG. 12 is a top view of the design of FIG. 9;
blogspot.com.au/2010/12/tieks-by-gavrieli.html. FIG. 13 is a bottom view of the design of FIG. 9;
Letter from TMI and Associates with Office Action dated Sep. 19, FIG. 14 is a front view of the design of FIG. 9;
2012 with old URL http://www.payless.com/store/?&TLC= FIG. 15 is a back view of the design of FIG. 9;
Womens&SLC=WomensNewArrivals&BLC=WomensNewArriv-
alsNewArrivals&Width=Regular&ItemCode=60131 &LotNumber=
062642&Type=Adult&Popularity=637&Descriptivein. the perspective view illustrating the this embodiment when it
Taiwanese Office Action for TW Wf300726, dated Sep. 6, 2012. is placed in a folded configuration;
FIG. 17 is a perspective view of a third embodiment of our
* cited by examiner new design of a split-sole shoe with blue soles, where the blue
portions are indicated using a checkered pattern to indicate
Primary Examiner — Dominic Simone the blue color Pantone 7466C;
(74) Attorney, Agent, or Firm — Morgan, Lewis & Bockius FIG. 18 is a first side view of the design of FIG. 17;
LLP FIG. 19 is a second side view of the design of FIG. 17;
(57) CLAIM
An ornamental design for a split-sole shoe with blue soles, as
FIG. 22 is a front view of the design of FIG. 17;
shown and described.
DESCRIPTION FIG. 24 is another perspective view of the design of FIG. 17,
the perspective view illustrating this embodiment when it is
The file of this patent contains at least one drawing executed placed in a folded configuration.
in color. Copies of this patent with color drawing(s) will be The broken lines showing elements in the above described
provided by the Office upon request and payment of the Figures are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of
necessary fee. the claimed design.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of our new
design of a split-sole shoe with blue soles; 1 Claim, 21 Drawing Sheets
FIG. 2 is a first side view of the design of FIG. 1; (6 of 21 Drawing Sheet(s) Filed in Color)
Exhibit E - Page 100







FIG. 8







U.S. Patent Sep. 3,2013 Sheet 14 of 21 US D688,855 S




CM



FIG. 24

EXHIBIT F
Exhibit F - Page 122

US00D689271S

(54) SPLIT-SOLE SHOE WITH BLUE STRIPE (57) CLAIM

An ornamental design for a split-sole shoe with blue stripe, as
(71) Applicant: Gavrieli Brands LLC, Beverly Hills, shown and described.
CA (US) DESCRIPTION
(72) Inventors: Kiir Gavrieli, Los Angeles, CA (US); The file of this patent contains at least one drawing executed
Dikla Gavrieli, Los Angeles, CA (US) in color. Copies of this patent with color drawing(s) will be
provided by the Office upon request and payment of the
(73) Assignee: Gavrieli Brands LLC, Beverly Hills, necessary fee.
CA (US) FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of our new
design of a split-sole shoe with blue stripe;
)(** Term: 14 Years FIG. 2 is a first side view of the design of FIG. 1;
(21) Appl. No.: 29/437,414 FIG. 4 is a top view of the design of FIG. 1;
(22) Filed: Nov. 15, 2012 FIG. 6 is a front view of the design of FIG. 1;
Related U.S. Application Data FIG. 7 is a back view of the design of FIG. 1;
FIG. 8 is another perspective view of the design of FIG. 1, the
(63) Continuation of application No. 13/207,397, filed on perspective view illustrating this embodiment when it is
Aug. 10, 2011. placed in a folded configuration;
(51) LOC (9) Cl............................................................ 02-04 FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of our
(52) U.S. Cl.
new design of a split-sole shoe with blue stripe, where the
blue portions are indicated using the convention of horizontal
USPC ............................................... D2/939; D2/925
lines for blue, such as of Pantone PMS 3242-3278, PMS
(58) Field of Classification Search 2905-2995, and 7453C-7472C;
USPC .................. D2/896, 900, 919-921, 925-942, FIG. 10 is a first side view of the design of FIG. 9;
D2/946, 949, 950, 969, 971; 36/1, 83, 8.1-8.3, FIG. 11 is a second side view of the design of FIG. 9;
36/9 R, 45-58, 104, 108, 76 R FIG. 12 is a top view of the design of FIG. 9;
See application file for complete search history. FIG. 13 is a bottom view of the design of FIG. 9;
(56) References Cited FIG. 15 is a back view of the design of FIG. 9;
U.S. PATENT DOCUMENTS the perspective view illustrating the this embodiment when it
1,525,848 A * 2/1925 Bonaventure ..................... 36/8.3 is placed in a folded configuration;
1,587,377 A 6/1926 Grosjean FIG. 17 is a perspective view of a third embodiment of our
new design of a split-sole shoe with blue stripe, where the
(Continued) blue portions are indicated using a checkered pattern to indi
FOREIGN PATENT DOCUMENTS cate the blue color Pantone 7466C;
DE 20 2006 000230 U1 5/2007 FIG. 19 is a second side view of the design of FIG. 17;
GB 2 446 205 A 8/2008 FIG. 20 is a top view of the design of FIG. 17;
OTHER PUBLICATIONS FIG. 21 is a bottom view of the design of FIG. 17;
Examination Report for AU 341324, dated Oct. 24, 2012. FIG. 23 is a back view of the design of FIG. 17; and,
(Continued) the perspective view illustrating this embodiment when it is
Primary Examiner — Dominic Simone
(74) Attorney, Agent, or Firm — Moigan, Lewis & Bockius 1 Claim, 21 Drawing Sheets
LLP (5 of 21 Drawing Sheet(s) Filed in Color)

US D689,271 S
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(56) References Cited D612,140 S 3/2010 Moon

D612,141 S 3/2010 Moon
U.S. PATENT DOCUMENTS 7,735,244 Bl 6/2010 Ameche
D632,881 S 2/2011 Rosenberg
1,650,466 A 11/1927 Righter D634,528 s 3/2011 Oldenburg
2,268,777 A 1/1942 Scholl D635,752 s 4/2011 Shea
D133,819 S * 9/1942 Harris ..................... ....... D2/939 D640,861 s 7/2011 Wilkenfeld
D149,685 S * 5/1948 Sandler ................... ....... D2/935 D655,076 s 3/2012 Rosenberg
D150,729 S * 8/1948 Sandler ................... ....... D2/927 D664,755 s 8/2012 Gavrieli et al.
D166,090 S * 3/1952 Maling ................... ....... D2/897 8,245,420 B2 8/2012 Wilson
D200,897 S * 4/1965 Mitchell ................. ....... D2/919 D668,438 s 10/2012 Millieret
D247,396 S * 3/1978 Schlerth .................. ....... D2/939 D668,847 s 10/2012 Gavrieli et al.
D295,692 S * 5/1988 Zuidema et al.................. D2/950 D668,848 s 10/2012 Gavrieli et al.
D300,085 S 3/1989 Ito et al. D669,674 s 10/2012 Vidal
D316,773 S 5/1991 Valle D672,542 s 12/2012 Gray et al.
D339,669 S * 9/1993 Miller ..................... ....... D2/919 D676,634 s 2/2013 Gavrieli et al.
D341,022 S 11/1993 Zona 2004/0025377 Al 2/2004 Brannon
D351.719 S 10/1994 Piotrozicz 2006/0026868 Al 2/2006 Grisoni
D396,341 S 7/1998 Lozano et al. 2006/0086005 Al 4/2006 Yerianm
D397,238 S 8/1998 Lozano et al. 2007/0062064 Al 3/2007 McClaskie
6,338,207 Bl 1/2002 Chang 2009/0193685 Al 8/2009 Wilson
D457,292 S * 5/2002 Sessa ...................... ....... D2/949 2009/0272009 Al 11/2009 Weisner et al.
D461,947 s 8/2002 Merceron 2010/0018080 Al 1/2010 Smith
D476,798 s 7/2003 Reynolds et al. 2010/0115793 Al 5/2010 Kraisosky
D498,041 s 11/2004 McClaskie 2011/0214312 Al 9/2011 Krikelis
D500,191 s * 12/2004 Belley et al...................... D2/969
D501.706 s 2/2005 McClaskie OTHER PUBLICATIONS
D527,513 s * 9/2006 Della Valle .................... D2/919
D531.790 s 11/2006 Wurzburg The Love List, “Tieks by Gavrieli—Foldable Ballet Flats”, Sep. 12,
D534,341 s * 1/2007 Choi ............................... D2/971 2010. http://thelovelist-carly.blogspot.com.au/2010/09/tieks-by-
D542,513 s 5/2007 Amado et al. gavrielli-foldable-ballet.html.
D570,488 s 6/2008 Kirksey et al.
D571.548 s 6/2008 Seamans Wearability—Real People Style, “What came first, the City Flat or
D571.989 s 7/2008 Siegal the Tieks” Aug. 29, 2010, http://wearability.posterous.com/what-
D576,397 s 9/2008 Couder came-first-the-city-flat-or-the-tieks.
D580,640 s 11/2008 Wurzburg Try It Mummy!, Tieks by Gavrieli, Dec. 9, 2010, http://tryitmummy.
D582,638 s 12/2008 Ringholz blogspot.com.au/2010/12/tieks-by-gavrieli.html.
7,506,459 B2 3/2009 Grisoni et al. Letter from TMI and Associates with Office Action dated Sep. 19,
D591,031 s 4/2009 Confinco 2012 with old URL http://www.payless.com/store/?&TLC=Womens
D593,295 s * 6/2009 Belley et al...................... D2/969
* &SLC=WomensNewArrivals
D593,297 s 6/2009 Belley et al...................... D2/969 &BLC=WomensNewArricalsNewArrivals&Width=Regular
D593,307 s * 6/2009 Belley et al...................... D2/969
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D610,332 s 2/2010 Raichle
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EXHIBIT G
Exhibit G - Page 146

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
United States Patent and Trademark Office
December 21, 2020
THE ATTACHED U.S. TRADEMARK REGISTRATION 4,375,006 IS

CERTIFIED TO BE A TRUE COPY WHICH IS IN FULL FORCE AND
EFFECT WITH NOTATIONS OF ALL STATUTORY ACTIONS TAKEN
THEREON AS DISCLOSED BY THE RECORDS OF THE UNITED STATES
PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE.
REGISTERED FOR A TERM OF 10 YEARS FROM July 30, 2013

SECTION 8 & 15
SAID RECORDS SHOW TITLE TO BE IN:
Registrant
By Authority of the
Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property
and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office
·--U ' L f f / , / 7 ~
~ : MONTG:~~R('.7
Certifying Officer

THE BALLET FLAT REINVENTED
Reg. No. 4,375,00 6 GAVRJELI BRANDS LLC (CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY)
269 S. BEVERLY DRJVE SUITE 1402
Registered July 30, 2013 BEVERLY HILLS , CA 902 12
Int. CI.: 25 FOR: FOOTWEAR, IN CLASS 25 (U.S. CLS. 22 AND 39).
FIRST USE 12- 16-2 009; IN CO MMERCE 12- 16-2009.

TRADEMARK
THE MARK CONS ISTS OF STANDARD CHARACTERS WITHOUT CLAIM TO ANY PAR-
PRINCIPAL REGISTER TICULAR FONT, STYLE, SIZE, OR COLOR. ,
NO CLA IM JS MADE TO THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE "BALLET FLAT", APART FROM
THE MARK AS SHOWN.
SER. NO. 85-728,452, FILED 9- 13-2012.
LE E-ANNE BERNS, EXAM INING ATTORNEY
Actln,11 Dirt cl or orthe United St• tu Patent 111d Trademark Offi ce

REQUIREMENTS TO MAINTAIN YOUR FEDERAL

TRADEMARK REGISTRATION
WARNING: YOUR REGISTRATION WILL BE CANCELLED IF YOU DO NOT FILE THE

DOCUMENTS BELOW DURING THE SPECIFIED TIME PERIODS.
Requirements in the First Ten Years*

What and When to File:
First Filing Deadline: You must file a Declaration of Use (or Excusable Nonuse) between the
5th and 6th years after the registration date. See 15 U.S.C. §§1058, 1141k. If the declaration is
accepted, the registration will continue in force for the remainder of the ten-year period, calculated
from the registration date, unless cancelled by an order of the Commissioner for Trademarks or a
federal court.
Second Filing Deadline: You must file a Declaration of Use (or Excusable Nonuse) and an
Application for Renewal between the 9th and I 0th years after the registration date.*-
See 15 U.S.C. § 1059.
Requirements in Successive Ten-Year Periods*

What and When to File:
You must file a Declaration of Use (or Excusable Nonuse) and an Application for Renewal between
every 9th and l 0th-year period, calculated from the registration date.*
Grace Period Filings*
The above documents will be accepted as timely if filed within six months after the deadlines listed above
with the payment of an additional fee.
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will NOT send you any future notice or
reminder of these filing requirements.
*ATTENTION MADRID PROTOCOL REGISTRANTS: The holder of an international registration with

an extension of protection to the United States under the Madrid Protocol must timely file the Declarations
of Use (or Excusable Nonuse) referenced above directly with the USPTO. The time periods for filing are
based on the U.S. registration date (not the international registration date). TI1e deadlines and grace periods
for the Declarations of Use (or Excusable Nonuse) arc identical to those for nationally issued registrations.
See 15 U .S.C. §§ l 058, 114 lk. However, owners of international registrations do not file renewal applications
at the USPTO. Instead, the holder must file a renewal of the underlying international registration at the
International Bureau of the World Intellectual Property Organization, under Article 7 of the Madrid Protocol,
before the expiration of each ten-year term of protection, calculated from the date of the international
registration. See 15 U .S.C. § 114 lj . For more infonnation and renewal fonns for the international registration,
see http://www.wipo.int/madrid/en/.
NOTE: Fees and requirements for maintaining registrations are subject to change. Please check the
USPTO website for further information. With the exception of renewal applications for registered
extensions of protection, you can file the registration maintenance documents referenced above online
at http://www.uspto.gov.
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Goods and Services IC 025. US 022 039. G & S: Footwear. FIRST USE: 20091216. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20091216
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Published for Opposition May 14, 2013
Registration Number 4375006
Registration Date July 30, 2013
Owner (REGISTRANT) Gavrieli Brands LLC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY CALIFORNIA 269 S. Beverly Drive Suite 1402 Beverly Hills
CALIFORNIA 90212
Attorney of Record Kazuyo Morita
Disclaimer NO CLAIM IS MADE TO THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE "BALLET FLAT" APART FROM THE MARK AS SHOWN
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Firefox https://tieks.zendesk.com/tickets...
00586 Document 1-12 Filed 01/21/21 Page 2 of 3
#418877 Re: Using

your proprietary
designs?
Submitted
April 22, 2018, 6:18 PM
Received via
Closed Ticket
Requester
Status Type Priority Group

Closed - - Info
Assignee
Tara
April 22, 2018, 6:18 PM
This is a follow-up to your previous

request #370122 "Using your proprietary

1 of 2 9/30/20, 1:17 PM
desi..."
Brand is Aohaolee and these seem to

be a Tieks knockoff
Sent from my iPhone
Tara April 24, 2018, 9:36 AM

Hi ,
Thank you for this information! I will

pass it along to the right team!
Best,
Tara
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EXHIBIT M
Exhibit M - Page 164

#584960 Tieks Contact Form From Marci

Carson
Submitted Received via

May 2, 2019, 6:18 AM Mail
Requester
Status Type Priority Group Assignee

Closed - - Contact Forms Julia H
May 2, 2019, 6:18 AM
Name:
E-mail:
Telephone:
Comment: I am reporting a counterfeit website and ebay listing.
I saw a pair of ballet flats listed on ebay. It didn't state the name in the
title or in the sellers description. However, under item specifics it
states the brand: Aohaolee
https://www.ebay com/itm/Womens-Italian-Leather-Foldable-Ballet-
Flat-Round-Toe-Comfy-Matte-Wine-
Red-8/123674588448?hash=item1ccb947520:g:XmUAAOSw5wJcVGdz
https://www.aohaolee com/faqs/
Please take a moment to check out their FAQ. t clearly states your
trade name several times.
"Tieks run pretty true to size, so if you’re a full size, that’s also your
Tieks size! For more info on sizing, check out our Size Chart."
"Tieks don’t have built-in arch support, but they are designed with a
unique shape and padding for comfort and durability. If you prefer
additional support, Tieks can accomodate many types of orthotic
inserts."

1 of 2 9/30/20, 1:16 PM
Julia H May 2, 2019, 10:02 AM

Hi ,
Thanks for taking the time to write in and send that link my way! I've
passed that information along to our team. We appreciate you
thinking of our team and hope you have a wonderful rest of your day.
Please let me know if there is anything else you'd need, down the
line, as I'd love to help as best as I'm able! :-)
Best,
Julia
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EXHIBIT N
Exhibit N - Page 167

Exhibit N-1
Comparison Chart for Accused Flats

Exemplary Tieks Flat
Case 2:21-cv-00586
Exemplary Accused Product
Document 1-14 Filed 01/21/21 Page 3 of 32 Page ID #:169

Exhibit N-2
Infringement Chart for D681,927 (the ’927 Patent)

The ’927 Patent
Case 2:21-cv-00586

The ’927 Patent
Case 2:21-cv-00586

The ’927 Patent
Case 2:21-cv-00586

The ’927 Patent Exemplary Accused Product

Exhibit N-3

The ’634 Case
Patent
2:21-cv-00586

The ’634 Case
Patent
2:21-cv-00586

The ’634 Case
Patent
2:21-cv-00586

Exhibit N-4

The ’812 Case
Patent
2:21-cv-00586

The ’812 Case
Patent
2:21-cv-00586

The ’812 Case
Patent
2:21-cv-00586


Exhibit N-5

The ’853 Case
Patent
2:21-cv-00586

The ’853 Case
Patent
2:21-cv-00586

The ’853 Case
Patent
2:21-cv-00586


Exhibit N-6

The ’855 Case
Patent
2:21-cv-00586

The ’855 Case
Patent
2:21-cv-00586

The ’855 Case
Patent
2:21-cv-00586


Exhibit N-7

The ’271 Case
Patent
2:21-cv-00586

The ’271 Case
Patent
2:21-cv-00586

The ’271 Case
Patent
2:21-cv-00586


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Case 2:21-cv-00586 Document 1 Filed 01/21/21 Page 1 of 32 Page ID #:1

1 Michael J. Lyons (SBN 202284)

1 COMPLAINT AND JURY DEMAND

1 and thus form part of the same case or controversy.

1 the retail price.

1 Gavrieli’s Design Patents

1 37. To further promote their infringement and compound customer

1 43. Upon information and belief, Aohaolee, without Gavrieli’s

3 The ’927 Patent Exemplary Accused Product

1 Gavrieli has no adequate remedy at law.

1 Gavrieli has no adequate remedy at law.

3 The ’812 Patent Exemplary Accused Product

11 the 35 U.S.C. § 271.

12 69. Upon information and belief, Aohaolee’s infringement of the ’812

13 patent is, has been, and continues to be undertaken knowingly, willfully,

14 deliberately, maliciously, and in bad faith, entitling Gavrieli to enhanced damages

16 this action under 35 U.S.C. § 285.

18 its infringement of the ’812 patent.

19 71. Upon information and belief, Aohaolee has obtained further

20 investment by virtue of its infringement of the ’812 patent.

21 72. As a direct and proximate result of Aohaolee’s infringement of the

26 entitled to an injunction against Aohaolee’s infringement of the ’812 patent. Unless

1 Gavrieli has no adequate remedy at law.

3 The ’853 Patent Exemplary Accused Product

11 the 35 U.S.C. § 271.

12 79. Upon information and belief, Aohaolee’s infringement of the ’853

13 patent is, has been, and continues to be undertaken knowingly, willfully,

14 deliberately, maliciously, and in bad faith, entitling Gavrieli to enhanced damages

16 this action under 35 U.S.C. § 285.

18 its infringement of the ’853 patent.

19 81. Upon information and belief, Aohaolee has obtained further

20 investment by virtue of its infringement of the ’853 patent.

21 82. As a direct and proximate result of Aohaolee’s infringement of the

26 entitled to an injunction against Aohaolee’s infringement of the ’853 patent. Unless

1 Gavrieli has no adequate remedy at law.

3 The ’855 Patent Exemplary Accused Product

11 the 35 U.S.C. § 271.

12 89. Upon information and belief, Aohaolee’s infringement of the ’855

13 patent is, has been, and continues to be undertaken knowingly, willfully,

14 deliberately, maliciously, and in bad faith, entitling Gavrieli to enhanced damages

16 this action under 35 U.S.C. § 285.

18 its infringement of the ’855 patent.

19 91. Upon information and belief, Aohaolee has obtained further

20 investment by virtue of its infringement of the ’855 patent.

21 92. As a direct and proximate result of Aohaolee’s infringement of the

26 entitled to an injunction against Aohaolee’s infringement of the ’855 patent. Unless

1 Gavrieli has no adequate remedy at law.

3 The ’271 Patent Exemplary Accused Product

1 Gavrieli has no adequate remedy at law.

1 EIGHTH CLAIM FOR RELIEF

1 NINTH CLAIM FOR RELIEF

1 123. California’s Unfair Competition Law (“UCL”) defines “unfair

1 ELEVENTH CLAIM FOR RELIEF

1 compensate for Aohaolee’s infringement together with enhanced damages up to

1 Dated: January 21, 2021 Respectfully submitted,

(12) United States Design Patent (η» Patent no.: us D681,927 s

(54) SPLIT-SOLE SHOE D247,396 S * 3/1978 Schlerth ........................... D2/939

U.S. Patent May 14, 2013 Sheet 1 of 7 US D681,927 S

U.S. Patent May 14, 2013 Sheet 2 of 7 US D681,927 S

U.S. Patent May 14, 2013 Sheet 3 of 7 US D681,927 S

U.S. Patent May 14, 2013 Sheet 4 of 7 US D681,927 S

U.S. Patent May 14, 2013 Sheet 5 of 7 US D681,927 S

U.S. Patent May 14, 2013 Sheet 6 of 7 US D681,927 S

U.S. Patent May 14, 2013 Sheet 7 of 7 US D681,927 S