kaloud v. global hookah trademark complaint

7/23/2019 Kaloud v. Global Hookah Trademark Complaint

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

KALOUD, INC., a California corporation,

Plaintiff,

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GLOBAL HOOKAH DISTRIBUTORS,INC., a North Carolina corporation, d/b/aSOUTH SMOKE; SHISHAWHOLESALERS, INC., an Illinoiscorporation; and DOES 1-10, inclusive,

Defendants.

Case No.

COMPLAINT FOR:

(1) TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT(2) TRADEMARK COUNTERFEITING

(3) FALSE DESIGNATION OF ORIGIN

(4) UNFAIR COMPETITION (CAL.

BUS. & PROF. CODE 17200ET

SEQ.)

(5) COMMON LAW UNFAIR

COMPETITION

(6) STATE COUNTERFEITING

(7) COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT

DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL

Peter A ras a Bar No. 193336)[email protected] LLP4000 MacArthur BlvdEast Tower, Suite 500

Newport Beach, CA 92660Telephone: (949) 502-2870Facsimile: (949) 258-5081

Joanna Ardalan (Bar No. 285384)[email protected] LLP9301 Wilshire BlvdPenthouse SuiteBeverly Hills, CA 90210Telephone: (310) 437-8665Facsimile: (310) 943-2085

Attorneys for Plaintiff,

KALOUD, INC.

Case 2:15-cv-07646 Document 1 Filed 09/29/15 Page 1 of 19 Page ID #:1


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Plaintiff Kaloud, Inc., by and through its attorneys of record, complains against

Defendants Global Hookah Distributor, Inc., d/b/a South Smoke (hereinafter referred to a

Global), Shisha Wholesalers, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as SW) and DOES 1 throug

10 (Does), alleging as follows:

JURISDICTION AND VENUE

1. This is a civil action against Defendants for trademark infringement,

trademark counterfeiting, false designation of origin and unfair competition under the

Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C. 1051 et seq.,unfair competition under California law, Cal. Bus

& Prof. 17200 et seq.,unfair competition under common law, state counterfeiting and

copyright infringement, 17 U.S.C. 101 et seq.

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This court has subject matter jurisdiction under the Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C.

1051 et seq., the Copyright act, 17 U.S.C. 101 et seq., 28 U.S.C. 1331, 28 U.S.C.

1338(a)-(b), and supplemental jurisdiction over the remaining claims pursuant to 28 U.S.C

1367.

3. Venue is proper in this district under 28 U.S.C. 1391(b)-(c) and 28 U.S.C.

1400(a), in that the claims arise in this Judicial District and the injury suffered by Plaintiff

took place in this Judicial District. Defendants are subject to the general and specificpersonal jurisdiction of this Court because of its contacts with the State of California.

4. This Court has personal jurisdiction over Defendants. Among other things,

Defendants have engaged in direct, contributory, or vicarious trademark and copyright

infringement, or have otherwise induced trademark and copyright infringement in this

judicial district. Further, Defendants have engaged in continuous and systematic business

California, and upon information and belief, derive substantial revenues from commercial

activities in California. Specifically, Defendants, have (1) on information and belief,

designed, manufactured, sourced, imported, offered for sale, sold, distributed, or shipped

infringing and counterfeit merchandise to persons within this State in the ordinary course

trade; (2) engaged in acts or omissions outside of this State causing injury within the State

and (3) otherwise made or established contacts with this State sufficient to permit exercise



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of personal jurisdiction. For example, on information and belief, Defendants purposely

availed themselves to California when they purchased authentic Kaloud Lotuses from

Kaloud in the past to re-sell to customers. Further, they sold shoddy counterfeit Kaloud

Lotuses that were purportedly sold under Kalouds warranty. Moreover, on information an

belief, Defendants attract customer interest from all over the world, including California,

by their social media accounts and websites that advertise their goods for sale.

PARTIES

5. Plaintiff Kaloud, Inc. (Kaloud) is a corporation incorporated and existing

under the laws of California, with its principal place of business at 8391 Beverly Blvd.,

Suite 441, Los Angeles, California 90048.

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Defendant Global Hookah Distributors, Inc. (Global), is a North Carolina

corporation doing business as South Smoke and is located at 3035 Horseshoe Lane, Suite

B, Charlotte, North Carolina. Global is engaged in the unlawful importation, manufacture

retail and wholesale sales of counterfeit Kaloud products, including at least the Kaloud

Lotus, through its storefront located at 3035 Horseshoe Lane, Suite B, Charlotte, NC 2820

and its website www.southsmoke.com.

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Defendant Shisha Wholesalers, Inc. (SW), is an Illinois corporation doingbusiness as Shisha Distributors and is located at 75 Eisenhower Lane South Lombard,

Illinois. SW is engaged in the unlawful importation, manufacture, retail and wholesale

sales of counterfeit Kaloud products, including at least the Kaloud Lotus, through its

storefront located at 75 Eisenhower Lane, South Lombard, IL 60148 and its website

www.shishadistributors.com.

8. DOES 1 through 10, inclusive, are unknown to Plaintiff, who therefore sues

said Defendants by such fictitious names. Plaintiff will ask leave of Court to amend this

Complaint and insert the true names and capacities of said Defendants when the same hav

been ascertained. Plaintiff is informed and believes and, upon such, alleges that each of th

Defendants designated here as a DOE is legally responsible in some manner for the



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events and happenings herein alleged and that Plaintiffs damages as alleged herein were

proximately caused by such Defendants.

FACTS COMMON TO ALL COUNTS

9. Kaloud, Inc., designs and develops innovative hookah products that converge

traditional hookah-quality with contemporary designs and novel technologies that seek to

significantly reduce the harmful effects of smoking. Kalouds mission is to connect peopl

through the ritual of sharing hookah, and indeed, Kaloud does just that. Kaloud has sold it

hookah products, the Kaloud Lotus, Kaloud Samsaris, and Kaloud Kouture to customers

throughout the world. Kaloud is immediately recognizable for its high quality and sleek

aesthetics.

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In particular, the Kaloud Lotus is a hookah with a heat management system

that was designed and engineered to regulate the transfer of heat from charcoal to the

tobacco, and which is manufactured in the United States using high-quality non-toxic

materials. The design reduces ash and ultra-fine particles, which results in a smoother,

cleaner and more flavorful Hookah session. Aside from function, the Kaloud Lotus

aesthetics incorporate an abstract lotus-blossom that adds to its intrigue. Photographs of th

Kaloud Lotus, its packaging, and its marketing insert (Marketing Insert) is attached asExhibit A.

11. Kaloud filed for copyright registration for the Kaloud Lotus design and owns

all rights, including the copyright, to the Kaloud Lotus. The application number is 1-

2071608084. Further, Kaloud filed for copyright registration for the Kaloud Lotus

Marketing Insert and owns all rights, including the copyright, to the insert. The applicatio

number is 1-2389831079.

12. Kaloud has spent substantial time, money, and effort in developing consumer

recognition and awareness of its trademarks. Through the extensive use of its marks,

Kaloud has built and developed significant goodwill in its products. Kalouds marks

include:



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a. KALOUD (design mark) for Hookah parts, namely, containers for housing

charcoal separate from bowls while permitting heat transfer to tobacco place

in the bowls; hookah tobacco; hookahs; smokers articles, namely, containers

for housing hookah charcoal separate from hookah bowls while permitting

heat transfer to tobacco placed in the bowls. Registration number 4762735.

b. KALOUD (text) for Hookah parts, namely, containers for housing charcoal

separate from bowls while permitting heat transfer to tobacco placed in the

bowls; hookah tobacco; hookahs; smokers articles, namely, containers for

housing hookah charcoal separate from hookah bowls while permitting heat

transfer to tobacco placed in the bowls. Registration number 4758255.

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KALOUD (design mark) for flavoring for hookah base water. Registration

number 4703537.

d. KALOUD (text mark) for flavoring for hookah base water. Registration

number 4703536.

e. KALOUD LOTUS (text) for Hookah parts, namely, containers for housing

charcoal separate from bowls while permitting heat transfer to tobacco place

in the bowls; smokers articles, namely, containers for housing hookah charcoseparate from hookah bowls while permitting heat transfer to tobacco placed

in the bowls.

f. The Kaloud Lotus Trade Dress for Hookah parts, namely, containers for

housing charcoal separate from bowls while permitting heat transfer to

tobacco placed in the bowls; hookah tobacco; hookahs; smokers articles,

namely, containers for housing hookah charcoal separate from hookah bowls

while permitting heat transfer to tobacco placed in the bowls.

g. The mark on the phrase that adorns plaintiffs products packaging-boxes,

Designed with love (in the heart of a baby unicorn)

(Collectively Marks.) KALOUD (design mark) for hookah parts (registration number

4762735) and for flavoring for hookah base water (registration number 4703537), and,



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KALOUD (text mark) for hookah parts (registration number 4758255) and for flavoring

for hookah base water (registration number 4703536), are referred to herein as the

Registered Marks. A true and correct copy of the Marks is attached as Exhibit B.

13. Kalouds instantly recognizable products and Marks makes Kaloud the targe

of counterfeiters. These unscrupulous entities tarnish Kalouds brand by unlawfully

affixing Kalouds marks to unauthentic, and potentially harmful products, leading them to

illegitimate profits. Consumers are misled when they purchase these inferior products whi

under the belief the products are authentic Kaloud products. In addition, many of the

counterfeit products use materials that may be toxic when used to smoke.

DEFENDANTS UNLAWFUL ACTIVITIES

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Beginning on a date that is currently unknown to Plaintiff and continuing to

the present, Defendants have, without the consent of Plaintiff, offered to sell and sold

within the United States, goods that were neither made by nor authorized by Kaloud using

reproductions, counterfeits, copies and imitations of the Kaloud Marks and products.

15. Thus, Kaloud is informed and believes, and upon such, alleges that in order t

receive higher profit margins, Defendants have held themselves outthrough the

counterfeit and nearly identical products they carry to be sponsored by, affiliated with,and otherwise connected with Kaloud. Specifically, Defendants have advertised, offered f

sale, sold, distributed, displayed, and have affixed the Kaloud Lotus Marks to hookah

products without consent, license, or approval.

16. On or around June 10, 2015, Kaloud, through a third party, ordered three

Kaloud Lotuses from Global. Defendant Global sent three counterfeit Lotuses to Kaloud.

Upon receipt, all three items were inspected and were confirmed as counterfeits.

17. On or about July 4, 2015, Kaloud, through a third party, ordered ten Kaloud

Lotuses from Global. As true and correct copy of the email receipt for the July 4, 2015

order is attached as Exhibit C. Defendant Global sent ten counterfeit Lotuses to Kaloud.

Upon receipt, all ten (10) items were inspected and were confirmed as counterfeits.



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18. On or about July 17, 2015, Kaloud, through a third party, ordered 80 Kaloud

Lotuses from Global. As true and correct copy of the email receipt for the July 17, 2015

order is attached as Exhibit D. Unlike the other orders, this order was not fulfilled by

Global. SW fulfilled the order on Globals behalf by sending 80 counterfeit Lotuses to on

of Kalouds agents. A true and correct copy of the shipping label is attached as Exhibit E.

19. The counterfeit Lotuses appear identical to the Kaloud Lotus in all material

respects. The products, including the Marks are identical, as well as the packaging, which

even used the identification of TM next to the Kaloud Marks. Moreover, the counterfei

Lotus even included the Marketing Insert that has been registered with the Copyright

Office. True and correct copies of photographs of the counterfeits are attached as Exhibit

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Defendants have intentionally and knowingly received payments for

unauthorized and counterfeit products.

21. Defendants actions have already confused and deceived, and threaten to

further confuse and deceive, the consuming public concerning the source and sponsorship

of the unauthorized and counterfeit Kaloud-branded products sold and distributed by

Defendant. By its wrongful conduct, Defendants have traded upon and diminished the

goodwill of the Kaloud Marks. Further, the sale and distribution of counterfeit goods byDefendants have infringed upon the above-identified Marks.

22. Defendants, by offering to sell, selling, importing, and encouraging others to

import counterfeit goods in this manner, are causing and are likely to cause further

confusion or mistake or deceive consumers who purchase the unauthorized and counterfe

goods.

23. Defendants also offered to sell, sold, import, and/or encouraged others to

import for purpose of resale within the United States counterfeit goods consisting of

reproductions and/or copies of the products baring the Kaloud Marks. Defendants use of

the Kaloud Marks was done without Kalouds authorization.



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FIRST CAUSE OF ACTION

(Trademark Infringement, 15 U.S.C. 1114)

24. Plaintiff incorporates here by reference the allegations set forth in paragraphs

1 through 23 above.

25. Kaloud is the legal owner of the federally registered Kaloud marks as set fort

in detail in the foregoing paragraphs.

26. The Registered Marks are valid, protectable and distinctive trademarks that

Kaloud continuously used to promote its goods since the date of first use as designated in

the USPTO records.

27. Defendants have used marks confusingly similar to the Registered Marks in

violation of 15 U.S.C. 1114. Indeed, Defendants use of confusingly similar imitations

the Registered Marks is likely to cause confusion, deception, and mistake by creating the

false and misleading impression that Defendants products are manufactured, produced,

distributed, endorsed, sponsored, approved, or connected with Kaloud. Plaintiff is

informed and believes and thereon alleges that Defendants utilized the Registered Marks i

order to create consumer confusion and has in fact created consumer confusion including

but not limited to initial interest confusion and confusion as to affiliation or associationbetween Kaloud on one hand and Defendants on another.

28. At no time did Defendants have the authorization, legal right, or consent to

engage in such activities in disregard of Kalouds rights in the Registered Marks.

29. Defendants actions complained of herein were intentional, willful, and

malicious with a deliberate intent to trade on the goodwill associated with the Registered

Marks.

30. Plaintiff is informed and believes and thereon alleges that as a proximate resu

of the unfair advantage accruing to Defendants business from deceptively trading on

Kalouds advertising, sales, and consumer recognition, Defendants have made substantial

sales and profits in amounts to be established according to proof.



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31. As a proximate result of the unfair advantage accruing to Defendants

businesses from deceptively trading on Kalouds advertising, sales, and consumer

recognition, Kaloud has been damaged and deprived of substantial sales and has been

deprived of the value of its trademark as a commercial asset, in amounts to be established

according to proof.

32. Plaintiff is informed and believes, and thereon alleges that, unless restrained

by the Court, Defendants will continue to infringe Kalouds Registered Marks, thus

engendering a multiplicity of judicial proceedings, and that pecuniary compensation will

not afford Plaintiff adequate relief for the damage to its trademark in the public perception

Further, Plaintiff is informed and believes and thereon alleges that in the absence of

injunctive relief, customers are likely to continue to be mistaken or deceived as to the true

source, origin sponsorship, and affiliation of Defendants and their goods.

33. Plaintiff is informed and believes and thereon alleges that Defendants acts

were committed, and continue to be committed, with actual notice of Kalouds exclusive

rights and with an intent to cause confusion, to cause mistake, and/or to deceive, and caus

injury to the reputation and goodwill associated with Kaloud and Kalouds products. At a

minimum, Plaintiff is entitled to injunctive relief and to recover Defendants profits,whichever is greater, together with Plaintiffs attorneys fees pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 1117

In addition, pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 1118, Plaintiff is entitled to an order requiring

destruction of all infringing materials in Defendants possession.

SECOND CAUSE OF ACTION

(Trademark Counterfeiting, 15 U.S.C. 1116)

34. Plaintiff incorporates here by reference the allegations in paragraphs 1

through 33 above.

35. Counterfeiting has been recognized as a serious issue resulting in tremendou

losses to American businesses. To combat counterfeits, Congressed pass the Anti-

counterfeiting Consumer Protection Act of 1966 (ACPA).



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36. California has a similar statute in Business and Profession Code 14250.

37. Defendants actions also constitute use of one or more counterfeit marks as

defined in 15 U.S.C. 1116(d)(1)(B).

38. Defendants unauthorized use of the Kaloud Marks on counterfeit products

that they have distributed has caused and is causing consumer confusion about the source

and sponsorship of these counterfeit goods.

39. Defendants sale of these counterfeit products has caused considerable dama

to the goodwill of Kaloud and diminished the brand recognition of the Registered Marks.

40. The sales of these counterfeit products by Defendants have further resulted in

lost profits to Kaloud and have resulted in a windfall for Defendants.

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Plaintiff reserves the right to elect, at any time before final judgment is enter

in this case, an award of statutory damages pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 1117(c)(1) and/or (2).

42. Because of the willful nature of the counterfeiting, Plaintiff is entitled to an

award of statutory damages of up to $2,000,000 per mark infringed under 15 U.S.C.

1117(c)(2).

43. In the alternative, and at a minimum, Plaintiff is entitled to injunctive relief

and to recover Defendants profits, actual damages, enhanced profits, and treble damages,cost, and reasonable attorneys fees under 15 U.S.C. 1117(b).

44. On information and belief, the Defendants corporate officers and directors,

had actual knowledge of the business activities of the respective defendant, such as the

importation of counterfeit goods, or were willfully blind to the same. The Defendants

corporate officers and directors directed and materially profited from the activities of their

companies counterfeiting, in the form of increased salaries, benefits, and share price. As

such, the corporate officers and directors are further jointly and severally liable for the

counterfeiting.

45. The acts of direct and/or contributory counterfeiting committed by the

Defendants have caused and will continue to cause, Plaintiff irreparable harm unless

enjoined by this Court.



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THIRD CAUSE OF ACTION

(False Designation of Origin/Unfair Competition, 15 U.S.C. 1125(a))

46. Plaintiff incorporates here by reference the allegations set forth in paragraphs

1 through 45 above.

47. Kaloud is informed and believes and thereon alleges that unregistered Kalou

Marks have become associated in the minds of consumers with Kaloud and its respective

goods.

48. Defendants have caused to enter into interstate commerce hookahs that

Defendants marketed through use of marks that are likely to cause confusion to the Marks

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The marketing and sale of Defendants; hookahs constitutes false designation

of origin, which is likely to cause confusion and mistake and to deceive consumers as to th

source or origin of such goods or sponsorship or approval of such goods by Kaloud.

50. Kaloud is informed and believes and thereon alleges that as a proximate resu

of Defendants false designation of origin, Defendants stand to make substantial sales and

profits in amounts to be established according to proof.

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Kaloud is informed and believes and thereon alleges that unless restrained bythis Court, Defendants will continue to designate falsely the origin of their goods, causing

irreparable damage to Plaintiff and engendering a multiplicity of lawsuits. Pecuniary

compensation will not afford Kaloud adequate relief for its resulting damages. Further,

Plaintiff is informed and believes and thereon alleges that in the absence of injunctive

relief, customers are likely to continue being mistaken or deceived as to the true source,

origin, sponsorship, and affiliation of Defendants goods and services.

52. Kaloud is informed and believes and thereon alleges that Defendants acts

were committed, and continue to be committed, with actual notice of Kalouds Marks and

with an intent to cause confusion, to cause mistake, and to deceive, and to cause injury to

the reputation and goodwill associated with Kaloud and Kalouds genuine products.



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FOURTH CAUSE OF ACTION

(Unfair Competition California Business & Professions Code 17200 et seq.)

53. Plaintiff incorporates here by reference to the allegations as set forth in

paragraphs 1 through 52 above.

54. Defendants conduct as alleged herein constitutes unfair and deceptive acts o

practices in the course of a business, trade, or in commerce, in violation of Cal. Bus. &

Prof. Code 17200 and 17500, et seq.

55. Plaintiff is informed and believes and thereon alleges that as a direct and

proximate result of Defendants wrongful conduct as described above, Defendants have

gained property and revenues properly belonging to Kaloud. Kaloud therefore seeks

restitution of these amounts. Kaloud also seeks injunctive relief restraining Defendants,

their officers, agents, and employees, and all persons acting in concert with them, from

further engaging in acts of unfair competition and/or fraudulent business acts against

Kaloud and its intellectual property.

FIFTH CAUSE OF ACTION

(Common Law Unfair Competition)

56. Plaintiff incorporates here by reference the allegations as set forth in


57. Upon information and belief, Defendants will continue to infringe the Kaloud

Marks.

58. By the acts and activities of Defendants complained of herein, Defendants

have been unjustly enriched.

59. As a direct and proximate result of the acts and activities of Defendants

complained of herein, Kaloud has been damaged in an amount not yet ascertainable. Whe

Kaloud has ascertained the full amount of damages, it will seek leave of court to amend th

Complaint accordingly.



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60. Plaintiff in informed and believes, and based thereon alleges, that Defendant

in doing the things herein alleged, acted willfully, maliciously, and oppressively, with full

knowledge of the adverse effect of their actions on Kaloud, and with willful and deliberat

disregard for the consequences to Kaloud.

SIXTH CAUSE OF ACTION

(State Statutory Counterfeiting, Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code 14250)

61. Plaintiff incorporates here by reference to the allegations as set forth in


62. Defendants products identified above are counterfeits utilizing Plaintiffs

Marks.

63. Plaintiff is injured and entitled to the statutory remedies of trebled damages

and trebled profits, destruction of all products bearing counterfeit marks, destruction of al

equipment used to make counterfeit products, punitive damages, and attorneys fees given

the bad faith acts described above.

SEVENTH CAUSE OF ACTION

(Copyright Infringement 17 U.S.C. 101, et seq.)

64. Plaintiff incorporates hereby reference the allegations as set forth in


65. Kaloud is the rightsholder to the copyrights of a unique, original design

appended to Kalouds product (Copyright), which substantially consists of wholly

original material and is copyrightable under the laws of the United States. Kaloud has

complied in all respects with the Copyright Act and all of the laws of the United States

governing copyrights.

66. Defendants have directly, vicariously, and/or contributory infringed, and

unless enjoyed, will continue to infringe Kalouds copyrights by reproducing, displaying,



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distributing, and utilizing the Copyright for purposes of trade in violation of 17 U.S.C.

501 et seq.

67. On information and belief, Defendants acts of infringement are willful

because, inter alia, the Defendants are sophisticated sellers of products and knew that the

unauthorized and counterfeit products were substantially similar to plaintiffs products.

Indeed, Defendants knew that the design and marketing insert on the counterfeit products

were exact replicas of the plaintiffs Copyright. Thus, the copyright infringement was an

exact replica and other non-copyrightable elements were also copied lock, stock and barre

further demonstrating substantial similarity and willful intent.

68. On information and belief, Defendants, despite such knowledge, willfully

publically distributed and publically displayed the Copyright.

69. Defendants have received substantial benefits in connection with the

unauthorized display and distribution of the Copyright in the Kaloud product for purposes

of trade, including by supplying customers with products that purport to be a sought-after

brand.

70. The actions of Defendants were and are continuing to be performed without

permission, license, or consent of Kaloud.71. The wrongful acts of Defendants has caused, and is causing, great injury to

Plaintiff, of which damages cannot be accurately computed, and unless this Court restrain

Defendants from further commission of said acts, Kaloud will suffer irreparable injury, fo

which it is without an adequate remedy at law. Accordingly, Plaintiff seeks a declaration

that Defendants are infringing Kalouds copyrights and an order under 17 U.S.C. 502

enjoining Defendants from any further infringement of Plaintiffs copyrights.

72. As a result of the acts of Defendants alleged herein, Kaloud has suffered and

suffering substantial damage to its business in the form of diversion of trade, loss of profit

injury to goodwill and reputation, and the dilution of the value of its rights, all of which ar

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73. Kaloud is entitled to actual damages in an amount to be proven at trial for the

infringement of all works at issue.

74. Plaintiff is also entitled to its attorneys fees in prosecuting this action.

PRAYER FOR RELIEF

WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Kaloud, Inc., respectfully requests the following relief

against Defendant as follows:

1. With regard to Kalouds claim for counterfeiting:

a. Defendants profits and statutory damages of $2,000,000 per defendan

under ACPA;

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Defendants profits, these profits being trebled;

c. Attorneys fees;

d. Costs of suit;

e. Joint and several liability for landlords, officers, and directors for the

knowing participation in the counterfeiting activities of the respective

Defendants;

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The impoundment and destruction of all counterfeit products, as well athe destruction of all tools, machines or other instrumentalities that we

used to manufacture and display the counterfeit products;

2. With regard to Kalouds claim for state counterfeiting:

a. Defendants profits, plaintiffs damages, all trebled;

b. Punitive damages of up to ten times the actual damages or higher as

permitted by the Constitution;

c. Attorneys fees;

d. Costs of suit;

e. Joint and several liability for landlords, officers, and directors for the

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f. The impoundment and destruction of all counterfeit products, as well a

the destruction of all tools, machines or other instrumentalities that we

used to manufacture and display the counterfeit products;

3. With regard to Kalouds claim against Defendants for trademark infringemen

and false designation of origin:

a. Defendants profits pursuant to the Lanham Act;

b. Damages sustained by the Plaintiff for trademark infringement;

c. Trebling for a willful violation;

d. Attorneys fees;

e. Costs of suit;

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For restitution in an amount to be proven at trial for unfair, fraudulent, and

illegal business practices under California Business & Professions Code 17200;

5. Preliminarily and permanently enjoining Defendants and their agents,

employees, officers, directors, owners, representatives, successor companies, related

companies, and all persons acting in concert or participation with them and each of them

from:

The import, export, making, manufacture, reproduction, assembly, use,acquisition, purchase, offer, sale, transfer, brokerage, consignment,

distribution, storage, shipment, licensing, development, display, delivery,

marketing, advertising or promotion of the unauthorized and counterfeit

Kaloud products as identified in the complaint and any other unauthorized

Kaloud product or colorful imitation thereof;

6. Pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 1116(a), directing Defendants to file with the court

and serve on Kaloud within thirty (30) days after issuance of an injunction, a report in

writing and under oath setting forth in detail the manner and form in which Defendants

have complied with the injunction;

7. For an order from the Court requiring that Defendants provide complete

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their ill-gotten gains obtained from the illegal transactions entered into and pay restitution

including the amount of monies that should have been paid if Defendants have complied

with their legal obligations, or as equity requires;

8. Pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 1118, requiring that Defendants and all others acting

under Defendants authority, at their cost, be required to deliver to Plaintiff for destruction

of all products, accessories, labels, signs, prints, packages, wrappers, receptacles,

advertisements, and other material in their possession, custody or control baring any of th

Kaloud Marks.

9. For damages in an amount to be proven at trial for unjust enrichment;

10. For an award of exemplary and punitive damages in amount to be determined

by the Court;

11. With regard to Kalouds claim against Defendants for copyright infringemen

that:

a. An accounting be made for all profits, income, receipts or other benefi

derived by Defendants from the reproduction, copying, display,

promotion, distribution or sale of products and services, or other media

either now known or hereafter devised, that improperly or unlawfullyinfringes upon Plaintiffs copyrights pursuant to 17 U.S.C. 504 (a)(

& (b).

b. Requiring Defendants to account for and pay over to Plaintiff all profit

derived by Defendants from its acts of copyright infringement and to

reimburse Plaintiff for all damages suffered by Plaintiff by reasons of

Defendants acts, pursuant to 17 U.S.C. 504 (a)(1) & (b).

c. Actual damages for copyright infringement pursuant to 17 U.S.C.

504 (a)(1) & (b).

d. Attorneys fees;

e. Costs of suit;

12. For Plaintiffs reasonable attorneys fees;



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13. For all costs of suit;

14. For such other and further relief as the Court may deem just and equitable.

Dated: September 29, 2015 ONE LLP

By: /s/ Joanna Ardalan

Joanna ArdalanAttorneys for Plaintiff,KALOUD, INC.



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DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL

Plaintiff Kaloud Inc. hereby demands trial by jury of all issues so triable under the

law.

Dated: September 29, 2015 ONE LLP

By: /s/ Joanna Ardalan

Joanna ArdalanAttorneys for Plaintiff,KALOUD, INC.


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