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FILED
U.S. DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT ARKANSAS

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS
AUG 28 2018
WESTERN DIVISION ___,r::a... ORMACK, CLERK

SHANE WARD p

vs. CASE NO. 4: I 8-cv-5f!I- BSA'\

UNITED CUTLERY CORPORATION and
BUD K. WORLD WIDE, INC. DEFENDANTS

COMPLAINT FOR DESIGN PATENT INFRINGEMENT

Comes now the Plaintiff, Shane Ward, by and through his attorney, Floyd A. Healy,

and for his Complaint for Design Patent Infringement against the Defendants, United

Cutlery Corporation and Bud K. World Wide, Inc., states:

1. That Plaintiff is a resident of the State of Arkansas. Plaintiff resides in Saline

County, Arkansas and has so resided for twelve years.

2. Plaintiff is the owner of all rights, title, and interest to U.S. Design Patent

number D721, 557S, hereinafter referred to as "557 patent". Said patent was awarded to

the Plaintiff on January 27, 2015.

3. That separate Defendant, United Cutlery Corporation is a corporation existing

under and pursuant to the laws of the State of Georgia, with its principal place of business

located in Moultrie, Georgia. Separate Defendant Bud K. World Wide, Inc. is a corporation

existing under and pursuant to the laws of the State of Georgia.

4. Defendants are engaged in the development, manufacture, and distribution

of knives, multipurpose tools, and various other items. Defendants are engaged in national

and international trade and conducts business primarily through mail order

shippings/internet. Defendants may be served with process in accordance with Federal

1 This case assigned to Distri~udge Af;Ue.,-

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Rules of Civil Procedure.

JURISDICTION AND VENUE

5. This claim arises under the United States patent laws, 35 U.S.C. § 1. et seq.

This Court has jurisdiction over this action pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 1331 and 1338(a).

6. That Defendants have regularly engaged in business in this state and district

and purposely availed itself of the privileges of conducting business in this district, for

example, by offering for sale, selling, and importing various knife products and tool

products throughout the United States and including the State of Arkansas. Defendants are

also engaged in the activities of offering for sale and setting a product known as the

Columbian Field Survival Tool. This activity infringes upon the Plaintiff's "557 patent".

Accordingly, this Court has personal jurisdiction over United Cutlery Corporation and Bud

K. World Wide, Inc.

7. Venue is proper in this district and division under 28 U.S.C. §§ 1391 and

1400. United Cutlery Corporation and Bud K. World Wide, Inc. do business, have

infringed, and continue to infringe the Plaintiff's patent within this district and division.

FACTUAL BACKGROUND

8. On January 27,2015, after and full and fair examination, the United States

Patent and Trademark office duty and legally issued U.S. D721,557 S to.the Plaintiff Shane

Ward. A true and correct copy of the "557 patent' is attached hereto marked Exhibit "A"

and incorporated herein by reference. Since its issuance, the Plaintiff's patent has been

in full force and effect. Plaintiff Shane Ward owns all right, title, and interest to the "557

patent'', including the right to sue for past, present, and future infringements.

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COUNT1

10. Shane Ward incorporates by reference the material factual allegations

set forth hereinabove.

11. A copy of the product made, used, sold and offered for sale is the

Defendants' product commonly known as the Columbian Field Survival Tool.

12. That Defendants have infringed and are continuing to infringe the "557

patent" owned by the Plaintiff by engaging in acts including making, using, selling, or

offering to sell within the United States, or importing in the United States products that

embody the patented design and invention described and claimed in the "557 patent".

13. Furthermore, Defendants have induced infringement of the "557 patent"

and/or have committed acts of contributory infringement of the "557 patenr.

14. Defendants' activities have been without express or implied consent or

license from Plaintiff Shane Ward.

15. That Defendants will continue to infringe the Plaintiffs "557 patenr unless

enjoined and restrained by this Court. As a result of Defendants' infringing conduct, Plaintiff

has suffered and will continue to suffer irreparable harm for which there is no adequate

remedy at law. Plaintiff is entitled to preliminary and permanent injunctive relief against

such infringement, under 35 U.S.C. § 283.

16. As a result of the infringement of the Plaintiffs "557 patent", Plaintiff has

been damaged, and will further be damaged and is entitled to be compel'.lsated for such

damages, pursuant to 35 U.S.C., § 284 in an amount to be determined throughout

discovery and at trial in this matter.

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COUNT 2 - WILLFUL INFRINGEMENT

17. Shane Ward incorporates by reference the material factual allegations set

forth hereinabove.

18. Defendants' past and continuing infringement of the '"557 patent" has been

deliberate and willful. The conduct warrants an award of treble damages pursuant to 35

U.S.C. §284 and this is an exceptional case justifying an award of attorney's fees to Plaintiff

pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 285.

JURY TRIAL DEMAND

19. Plaintiff demands a trial by jury on all appropriate issues.

PRAYER FOR RELIEF

20. There upon, upon final hearing or trial, Plaintiff Shane Ward prays for the

following relief:

a. A judgment that Defendants have infringed upon Plaintiff's patent, that

being "557 patent";

b. A judgment and order permanently restraining and enjoining Defendants,

their directors, officers, employees, servants, agents, affiliates, subsidiaries, others

controlled by them, and all persons in active concert or participation with any of them, from

further infringing the Plaintiff's patent;

c. A judgment and order requiring that Defendants pay damages to Plaintiff

Shane Ward adequate to compensate him for Defendants' wrongful and infringing acts in

accordance with 35 U.S.C. §284, in excess of $75,000.00;

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d. A judgment and order requiring that Defendants pay to Plaintiff increased

damages up to three times, in view of the willful and deliberate infringement upon the

Plaintiff's patent;

e. A finding in favor of Plaintiff that this is an exceptional case, under 35

U.S.C. § 285, and award to Plaintiff of his costs, including his reasonable attorney's fees

and other expenses incurred in connection with this action;

f. A judgment and order requiring that Defendants pay to Plaintiff increased

damages up to three times, in view of their willful and deliberate infringement upon the

Plaintiff's patent.

g. A finding in favor of Plaintiff that this is an exceptional case under 35

U.S.C. § 25, and an award to Plaintiff of his costs, including reasonable attorney's fees and

other expenses incurred as a result of this action;

h. A judgement and order requiring Defendants to pay Plaintiff pre-judgment

interest under 35 U.S.C. § 284, and post-judgment under 28 U.S.C. § 1961 on all damages

awarded; and

I. Such other costs, fees, and relief to which Plaintiff is entitled.

FLOYD A. HEALY #86086

Attorney At Law
#8 Shackleford Plaza, Suite 103
Little Rock, AR 72211
(501) 224-5551

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JS44 (Rev.06/17) CIVIL COVER SHEET J../: /s-c.v- si I - BS.A-\
The JS 44 civil cover sheet and the infonnation contained herein neither replace nor supplement the filing and service of pleadings or other papers as required by law, except as
provided by local rules of court. This form, approved by the Judicial Conference of the United States in September 1974, is required for the use of the Clerk of Court for the
purpose of initiating the civil docket sheet. (SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON NEXT PAGE OF THIS FORM.)
I. (a) PLAINTIFFS DEFENDANTS
SHANE WARD UNITED CUTLERY CORPORATION and
BUD K. WORLD WIDE, INC.
(b) County of Residence of First Listed Plaintiff SALINE County of Residence of First Listed Defendant
(EXCEPT IN U.S. PLAINTIFF CASES) (IN U.S. PLAINTIFF CASES ONLY)
NOTE: 1N LAND CONDEMNATION CASES, USE THE LOCATION OF
THE TRACT OF LAND INVOLVED.

(C) Attorneys (Firm Name, Address, and Telephone Number) Attorneys (If Known)
FLOYD A. HEALY
8 SHACKLEFORD PLAZA, SUITE 103

II. BASIS OF JURISDICTION (P/acean "X"inOneBoxOnly) m. CITIZENSHIP OF PRINCIPAL p ARTIES (Place an "X" in One Box/or Plaintiff
(For Diversity Cases Only) and One Box/or Defendant)
a 1 U.S. Government a 3 Federal Question PfF DEF PfF DEF
Plaintiff (U.S. Government Not a Party) Citiz.en of This State IX 1 CJ lneotp0rated or Principal Place a 4 a 4
of Business In This State

02 U.S. Government ~4 Diversity Citiz.en of Another State Cl 2 IX 2 lneotpOrated and Principal Place CJ 5 IX5
Defendant (Indicate Citizenship ofParties in Item Ill) of Business In Another State

Cl 3 Cl 3 Foreign Nation Cl6 Cl6

IV. NATURE OF SUIT (Place an "X" in One Box Only,

Cl 110 Insurance PERSONAL INJURY PERSONAL INJURY CJ 625 Drug Related Seizure Cl 422 Appeal 28 USC 158 Cl 375 False Claims Act
Cl 120 Marine Cl 3 IO Airplane a 365 Personal Injury - of Property 21 USC 881 CJ 423 Withdrawal CJ 376 Qui Tam (31 use
Cl 130 Miller Act Cl 315 Airplane Product Product Liability a 6900ther 28 USC 157 3729(a))
Cl 140 Negotiable Instrument Liability CJ 367 Health Care/ Cl 400 State Reapportionment
Cl I50 Recovery of Overpayment Cl 320 Assault, Libel & Pharmaceutical Cl 410 Antitrust
& Enforcement of Judgment Slander Personal Injury CJ 820 Copyrights Cl 430 Banks and Banking
Cl 151 Medicare Act Cl 330 Federal Employers' Product Liability K 830 Patent Cl 450 Commerce
Cl I 52 Recovery of Defaulted Liability CJ 368 Asbestos Personal Cl 835 Patent - Abbreviated Cl 460 Deportation
Student Loans Cl 340 Marine Injury Product New Drug Application Cl 470 Rack- Influenced and
(Excludes Veterans) Cl 345 Marine Product Liability CJ 840 Trademark Corrupt Organizations
Cl 153 Recovery of Overpayment Liability PERSONAL PROPERTY Cl 480 Consumer Credit
of Veteran's Benefits CJ 350 Motor Vehicle CJ 370 Other Fraud Cl 710 Fair Labor Standanls Cl 861 HIA (1395ft) Cl 490 Cable/Sat TV
Cl 160 Stockholders' Suits Cl 355 Motor Vehicle CJ 371 Truth in Lending Act a 862 Black Lung (923) Cl 850 Securities/Commodities/
Cl 190 Other Contract Product Liability CJ 380 Other Personal Cl 720 Labor/Management Cl 863 DIWC/DIWW (405(g)) Exchange
Cl 195 Contract Product Liability Cl 360 Other Personal Property Damage Relations Cl 864 SSID Title XVI LI 890 Other Statutory Actions
Cl 196 Franchise Injury a 385 Property Damage Cl 740 Railway Labor Act Cl 865 RSI (405(g)) Cl 891 Agricultural Acts
Cl 362 Personal ft!iwy - Product Liability Cl 751 Family and Medical a 893 Environmental Mat=s
Medical ·ce Leave Act Cl 895 Freedom oflnfunnation
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Cl 210 Land Condemnation Cl 440 Other Civil Rights Habeas Corpus:
Cl 790 Other Labor Litigation
Cl 791 Employee Retirement Cl 870 Taxes (U.S. Plaintiff
Act
Cl 896 Arbitration
Cl 220 Foreclosure Cl 441 Voting CJ 463 Alien Detainee Income Security Act or Defendant) Cl 899 Administrative Procedure
CJ 230 Rent Lease & Ejectment a 442 Employment CJ 510 Motions to Vacate Cl 871 IRS-Third Party Act/Review or Appeal of
Cl 240 Torts to Land CJ 443 Housing/ Sentence 26 USC7609 Agency Decision
Cl 245 Tort Product Liability Accommodations CJ 530 General Cl 950 Constitutionality of
Cl 290 All Other Real Property CJ 445 Amer. w/Disabilities - CJ 535 Death Penalty State Statutes
Employment Other: Cl 462 Naturalization Application
Cl 446 Amer. w/Disabilities - LI 540 Mandamus & Other Cl 465 Other Immigration
Other CJ 550 Civi.1 Rights Actions
a 448 Education i:, 555 Prison Condition
CJ 560 Civil Detainee -
Conditions of
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V. ORIGIN (Place an "X" in One Box Only)

~I Original O 2 Removed from 0 3 Remanded from 0 4 Reinstated or O 5 Transferred from CJ 6 Multidistrict CJ 8 Multidistrict
Proceeding State Court Appellate Court Reopened Another District Litigation - Litigation -
(s cify) Transfer Direct File
Cite the U.S. Civil Statute under which you are filing (Danotcite}llrisdidional.-1a lllllas dmrslty):
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descnptlon of cause:
DESIGN PATENT INFRINGEMENT
VII. REQUESTED IN i:J CHECK IF THIS IS A CLASS ACTION DEMANDS CHECK YES only if demanded in complaint:
COMPLAINT: UNDER RULE 23, F.R.Cv.P. $75,000.00 JURY DEMAND: J( Yes ONo
VIII. RELATED CASE(S)
(See instructions):
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DATE

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