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Arnold B. Calmann ([email protected])Jakob B. Halpern ([email protected])SAIBER LLC
One Gateway Center, Suite 1000 Newark, N.J. 07102
Telephone: (973) 622-3333Facsimile: (973) 622-3349
John G. Froemming ([email protected])Tracy A. Stitt ([email protected])JONES DAY
51 Louisiana Avenue, N.W.Washington, D.C. 20001Telephone: (202) 879-3939Facsimile: (202) 626-1700
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEW JERSEY
Plaintiffs Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, BMW of North America, LLC, Rolls-Royce
Motor Cars Limited, and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars NA, LLC (collectively, “Plaintiffs” or the
“BMW Group”) seek injunctive and monetary relief from Defendant TurboSquid, Inc. for
trademark and trade dress infringement, unfair competition, design patent infringement, and
unjust enrichment. As alleged more fully below, Defendant TurboSquid, Inc. has violated the
Trademark Act of 1946 as amended, 15 U.S.C. §§ 1051 et seq. (the “Lanham Act”), the Patent
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AG,BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC,ROLLS-ROYCE MOTOR CARS LIMITED,and ROLLS-ROYCE MOTOR CARS NA,LLC,
Plaintiffs,
v.
TURBOSQUID, INC.,
Defendant.
Civil Action No.
COMPLAINT FOR TRADEMARK AND
TRADE DRESS INFRINGEMENT,
UNFAIR COMPETITION, DESIGN
PATENT INFRINGEMENT, AND UNJUST
ENRICHMENT
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DOCUMENT FILED ELECTRONICALLY
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Act, 35 U.S.C. § 271, and New Jersey law through its marketing of 3-D virtual models of
vehicles that infringe the BMW Group’s trademark, trade dress, and design patent rights.
Parties
1.
Plaintiff BMW of North America, LLC (“BMW NA”) is a Delaware limited
liability company with its principal place of business at 300 Chestnut Ridge Road, Woodcliff
Lake, New Jersey 07677. BMW NA is a wholly owned subsidiary of BMW (US) Holding
Corporation, a Delaware corporation, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bayerische
Motoren Werke AG. BMW NA is the exclusive authorized distributor of “BMW” automotive
and related products in the United States.
2. Plaintiff Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (“BMW AG”) is a corporation organized
under the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany with its principal place of business at
Petuelring 130, 80809 Munich, Germany. BMW AG designs and manufactures motor vehicles,
parts, and other accessories for sale in Europe and for export and sale throughout the world.
3. Plaintiff Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Limited is a company organized under the laws
of England with its principal place of business at Summit One, Summit Avenue, Farnborough,
Hampshire GU140FB. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Limited is a subsidiary of BMW AG and
distributes Rolls-Royce vehicles to Rolls-Royce Motor Cars NA, LLC.
4. Plaintiff Rolls-Royce Motor Cars NA, LLC is a Delaware limited liability
company with its principal place of business at 300 Chestnut Ridge Road, Woodcliff Lake, New
Jersey 07677. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars NA, LLC is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of
BMW AG and is responsible for the wholesale distribution of Rolls-Royce vehicles throughout
the United States.
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5. Defendant TurboSquid, Inc. is a Louisiana corporation with its principal place of
business at 935 Gravier Street, Suite 1600, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112. TurboSquid Inc. is a
digital media company that sells stock 3-D models, including models of BMW Group vehicles.
Jurisdiction and Venue
6. This is an action arising under the patent and trademark laws of the United States,
specifically Titles 35 and 15 of the United States Code, 35 U.S.C. § 271 and 15 U.S.C. § 1051 et
seq.
7. This Court has personal jurisdiction over Defendant because it conducts business
in New Jersey.
8. Defendant purposely availed itself of conducting activity in New Jersey by
deliberately directing its merchandising and sales efforts toward residents of New Jersey through
its interactive website. Indeed, Defendant specifically sold the infringing products to New Jersey
residents through its commercially interactive website.
9. This Court has original subject matter jurisdiction over this action pursuant to the
Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 1051 et seq.; 35 U.S.C. §§ 1 et seq.; and 28 U.S.C. §§ 1331, 1332,
and 1338. This Court has supplemental jurisdiction over the New Jersey state claims pursuant to
28 U.S.C. § 1367 because such claims are so related to the federal claims that they form part of
the same case or controversy and derive from a common nucleus of operative facts
10. Venue is proper in this District under 28 U.S.C. § 1391(b), as upon information
and belief, a substantial part of the events or omissions giving rise to the claims herein have been
occurring in this District.
The BMW Group’s Trademarks
11. Plaintiffs are in the business, of designing, manufacturing, distributing, servicing,
and selling motor vehicles and vehicle parts and accessories, and offering promotional items
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such as model car miniatures, under various trademarks, including the “BMW” word mark;
Roundel logo; M-Stripes logo; X1, X3, X4, X5, X6, Z3, and Z4 marks; “MINI” word mark;
“MINI COOPER” word mark; MINI Wings logo; S Design; PACEMAN word mark, JOHN
COOPER WORKS design; “ROLLS-ROYCE” word mark; Flying Lady Device; and Rolls-
Royce Badge (“RR Badge”). The above-mentioned design marks are illustrated respectively
below:
12. BMW NA has been the exclusive licensee and authorized user of the Roundel
logo and “BMW” word mark in commerce in the United States continuously since at least as
early as 1949 in connection with the sale and service of motor vehicles.
13. BMW NA has been the exclusive licensee and authorized user of the M-Stripes
logo in commerce in the United States continuously since at least as early as 1985 in connection
with the sale and service of motor vehicles.
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14. The BMW Group has used its X1 mark in commerce in the United States
continuously since at least as early as 2006 in connection with the sale and service of motor
vehicles and assorted automotive parts.
15. The BMW Group has used its X3 mark in commerce in the United States
continuously since at least as early as 2004 in connection with the sale and service of motor
vehicles and assorted automotive parts.
16. The BMW Group has used its X4 mark in commerce in the United States
continuously since at least as early as 2011 in connection with the sale and service of motor
vehicles.
17. The BMW Group has used its X5 mark in commerce in the United States
continuously since at least as early as 2000 in connection with toy vehicles and other products.
18. The BMW Group has used its X6 mark in commerce in the United States
continuously since at least as early as 2005 in connection with motor vehicles, assorted
automotive parts, and other products, including automobile miniatures and toy vehicles.
19.
The BMW Group has used its Z3 mark in commerce in the United States
continuously since at least as early as 1997 in connection with toy vehicles and other products.
20. The BMW Group has used its Z4 mark in commerce in the United States
continuously since at least as early as 2001 in connection with the sale and service of motor
vehicles and assorted automotive parts.
21. Plaintiffs and their predecessors- in-interest have used their “MINI” and “MINI
COOPER” marks and MINI Wings logo in commerce in the United States continuously since at
least as early as 2002 in connection with automobiles, parts and accessories therefor, and
promotional items.
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22. The BMW Group has used its S Design mark in commerce in the United States
continuously since at least as early as 2004 in connection with motor vehicles and other products,
including miniature toy vehicles.
23. The BMW Group has used its PACEMAN mark in commerce in the United States
continuously since at least as early as 2010 in connection with motor vehicles.
24. The BMW Group has used its JOHN COOPER WORKS Design mark in
commerce in the United States continuously since at least as early as 2005 in connection with
automobiles and parts and accessories therefor.
25.
The BMW Group and its predecessors-in-interest have used the RR Badge in
commerce in the United States continuously in connection with automobiles and chassis therefor
since 1905.
26. The BMW Group and its predecessors-in-interest have used the ROLLS-ROYCE
mark in commerce in the United States continuously in connection with automobiles and chassis
therefor since 1906.
27.
The BMW Group and its predecessors-in-interest have used the Flying Lady
Device in United States commerce continuously in connection with automobiles since 1930.
28. Since long prior to the acts of Defendant complained of herein, Plaintiffs have
used the “BMW” word mark; Roundel logo; M-Stripes logo; X1, X3, X4, X5, X6, Z3, and Z4
marks; “MINI” word mark; “MINI COOPER” word mark; MINI Wings logo; S Design;
PACEMAN mark, JOHN COOPER WORKS Design; “ROLLS-ROYCE” word mark; Flying
Lady Device; and RR Badge in connection with their business of manufacturing and distributing
motor vehicles and a variety of other products in the State of New Jersey.
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29. The BMW Group is the owner of the following U.S. Registrations for its “BMW”
word mark; Roundel logo; M-Stripes logo; X1, X3, X4, X5, X6, Z3, and Z4 marks; “MINI”
word mark; “MINI COOPER” word mark; MINI Wings logo; S Design; PACEMAN mark,
JOHN COOPER WORKS design; “ROLLS-ROYCE” word mark; Flying Lady Device; and RR
Badge:
Mark Reg. No. Reg. Date Services/Goods
“BMW” 611,710 September 6, 1955 Automobiles andmotorcycles
“BMW” 1,164,922 August 11, 1981 Motor vehicle repair andmaintenance services and
dealership services“BMW” 1,627,241 September 18, 1990 Clothing
“BMW” 2,816,178 February 24, 2004 Floor mats for vehicles,compact disc players, non-metal key rings, metal keyrings, miniature toyvehicles
“BMW” 3,436,270 May 27, 2008 Leasing services for motorvehicles; retail andwholesale financing
services for motor vehicles;credit card services; online personal banking; onlinecustomer banking servicesfor credit card, loan,finance and lease accounts;loan services
613,465 October 4, 1955 Automobiles, motorcyclesand parts thereof
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Mark Reg. No. Reg. Date Services/Goods
4,366,456 July 16, 2013 Non-medicated toiletries
and perfume; metal money
boxes; cutlery; mobile
phones; interactive game
programs; computer bags;table mats, school supply
kits, wrapping paper,greeting cards, notebooks,
calendars, and diaries;handbags, trunks and
suitcases; belt buckles and
hair accessories; fruit andvegetable extracts; coffee,
tea and snack foods;
beverages
4,408,161 September 24, 2013 Car rental
4,839,001 October 27, 2015 Repair and maintenance of
vehicles
1,438,545 August 5, 1987 Automobiles
2,683,597 February 4, 2003 License plate frames, gear
shift knobs, valve stemcaps, and floor mats
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Mark Reg. No. Reg. Date Services/Goods
3,526,899 November 4, 2008 Automobiles and parts of
automobiles, including but
not limited to engines,
wheels, steering wheels,
gear shift knobs, headrests,seats, tire valve stem caps,
license plate frames, andcar badges, and scale
model cars
3,569,473 February 3, 2009 Driver training services;
education and instruction
regarding vehicles and
driving of vehicles
3,767,662 March 30, 2010 Adhesive paper badges and
stickers of paper or plastic;
engines for motor vehicles;vehicles and their parts,
including but not limited to
badges and trim, tire valve
stem caps, gear shift knobs,headrests, tire valve stem
caps, and license plate
frames, and scale modelvehicles and components
thereof
3,767,663 March 30, 2010 Stickers and automobile
parts, including but not
limited to engines, wheels,
steering wheels, headrests,license plate frames, seats,
car badges, tire valve steam
caps, and gear shift knobs,and scale model cars
X1 3,256,739 June 26, 2007 Automobiles and structural
parts therefor
X3 2,867,087 July 27, 2004 Money clips, key rings,
and license plates; passenger motor vehicles
and structural parts
therefor; stuffed toys andtoy vehicles
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Mark Reg. No. Reg. Date Services/Goods
X4 4,159,738 June 19, 2012 Automobiles
X5 2,826,976 March 30, 2004 Metal key rings; mats forvehicles; toy vehicles
X6 3,335,405 November 13, 2007 Automobiles and structural parts therefor; automobileminiatures, toy vehicles
Z3 2,816,179 February 24, 2004 Metal key rings; toyvehicles
Z4 2,848,370 June 1, 2004 Metal key rings; floor matsfor vehicles; toy vehicles
“MINI” 2,746,570 August 5, 2003 Automobiles and structural parts therefor
“MINI” 2,826,013 March 23, 2004 Windshield cleaning fluids;automobile cleaning kits,comprising automobilecleaners, automobile wax, buckets, wheel cleaners, brushes, and cloths
“MINI” 3,507,903 September 30, 2008 Automobiles andautomobile parts; clothing
“MINI COOPER” 2,376,477 August 15, 2000 Automobiles and structural parts therefor
2,757,755 September 2, 2003 Land vehicles, namely,automobiles; engines forland vehicles; structural parts for land vehicles;collectors’ scale modelvehicles; toy modelvehicles sold complete oras a unit in kit form; boardgames; driving games,namely, electronic, battery-operated
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Mark Reg. No. Reg. Date Services/Goods
2,812,820 February 10, 2004 Automobiles and structural parts therefor; motor oil;metal key chains; clocks, pins, jewelry, pens,
backpacks, tote bags,mugs, and mats; stuffedtoys; toy vehicles,miniature vehicles andremote control toy vehicles
2,825,969 March 23, 2004 Windshield cleaning fluids;automobile cleaning kits,comprising automobilecleaners, automobile wax, buckets, wheel cleaners,
brushes, and cloths2,855,714 June 22, 2004 Clothing, namely shirts,
sweatshirts, jackets, gloves,and headwear
2,907,546 December 7, 2004 Gloves; head wear, jackets;and shirts
3,356,834 December 18, 2007 Organizing and conducting
volunteer programs andcommunity service projects
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Mark Reg. No. Reg. Date Services/Goods
3,445,523 June 10, 2008 Retail and wholesale
financing services for
motor vehicles; financing
services, namely financing
the purchasing and leasingof motor vehicles; credit
card services; providingcredit card, loan and lease
account informationonline; arranging of loans;
lease purchase loans;
providing loans; securedand unsecured commercial
financing; insurance
administration in the field
of motor vehicle,homeowners and floorplan
insurances
3,462,517 July 8, 2008 Land vehicles and partsthereof; paper; cases and
bags for packaging;
brochures, booklets,
newsletters, printedinstructional and teaching
materials; bags and bubble packs; books and
magazines; wallets, purses,
backpacks; repair andmaintenance of motor
vehicles; cleaning of motor
vehicle; vehicle towing;automobile races;
automobile owner and
enthusiast clubs; driversafety training services;
vehicle driving instruction
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Mark Reg. No. Reg. Date Services/Goods
4,159,774 June 19, 2012 Perfumes and toilet waters,
soaps for body care, body
creams, face creams,
shampoo and hair
conditioner; electrictoasters, electric kettles,
electric coffee machines; bed sheets, fitted bed sheet
covers, bed flat sheets, and pillow cases used in the
bedding, towels made of
textile materials
3,004,619 October 4, 2005 Motor vehicles
PACEMAN 4,033,478 October 4, 2011 Automobiles
3,892,600 October 5, 2010 Parts of automobile
engines; automobiles andstructural parts therefore;
automobile bodyworkcomponents; vehicle parts;
automobile bodyworkstyling elements;automobile interior parts;
key rings of precious
metal; photographs; printedmatter; clothing; scale
model vehicles and
structural parts therefor
“ROLLS-ROYCE” 325,195 June 11, 1935 Automobiles and chassis
“ROLLS-ROYCE” 912,848 June 8, 1971 Model toy cars
“ROLLS-ROYCE” 3,148,743 September 26, 2006 Automobiles and structural parts therefor
197,089 April 7, 1925 Automobiles and chassis
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Mark Reg. No. Reg. Date Services/Goods
850,902 June 18, 1968 Automobiles
30. These registrations were duly and legally issued, and are valid and subsisting.
Registration Nos. 611,710; 1,164,922; 1,627,241; 2,816,178; 3,436,270; 613,465; 1,170,556;
1,450,212; 2,752,258; 3,418,573; 1,438,545; 2,683,597; 3,526,899; 3,569,473; 3,256,739;
2,867,087; 2,826,976; 3,335,405; 2,816,179;. 2,848,370; 2,746,570; 2,826,013; 3,507,903;
2,376,477; 2,757,755; 2,812,820; 2,825,969; 2,855,714; 2,907,546; 3,356,834; 3,445,523;
3,462,517; 3,004,619; 325,195; 912,848; 3,148,743; 197,089; and 850,902 are incontestable
pursuant to 15 U.S.C. § 1065. Copies of these registrations are attached hereto as Exhibit A.
31. BMW AG has licensed the “BMW” mark; Roundel logo; M-Stripes logo; X1, X3,
X4, X5, X6, Z3, and Z4 marks; “MINI” word mark; “MINI COOPER” word mark; MINI Wings
logo; S Design; PACEMAN mark, JOHN COOPER WORKS Design and MINI Wings logo to
BMW NA for use in connection with the distribution and sale of BMW and MINI products in the
United States.
32. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars NA, LLC is licensed to use the “ROLLS-ROYCE”
mark, Flying Lady Device, and RR Badge in the United States by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars
Limited, a subsidiary of BMW AG, in connection with the distribution and sale of Rolls-Royce
products.
33. The BMW Group distributes BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles and
provides maintenance services for its customers through nationwide networks of authorized
dealers and service providers. The BMW Group authorizes its BMW dealerships to use the
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“BMW” mark; Roundel logo; M-Stripes logo; and X1, X3, X4, X5, X6, Z3, and Z4 marks; its
MINI dealerships to use the “MINI” mark, “MINI COOPER” mark, MINI Wings logo, S
Design, PACEMAN mark, JOHN COOPER WORKS Design, and MINI Wings logo; and its
Rolls-Royce dealerships to use the “ROLLS-ROYCE” mark, Flying Lady Device, and RR Badge
in connection with the sale and/or service of BMW Group products.
34. To create and maintain goodwill among its customers, the BMW Group has taken
substantial steps to assure that all authorized BMW Group dealers and service providers using its
marks are of the highest quality.
35.
Plaintiffs have expended millions of dollars in advertising efforts across the
country in connection with their “BMW” mark; Roundel logo; M-Stripes logo; X1, X3, X4, X5,
X6, Z3, and Z4 marks; “MINI” mark; “MINI COOPER” mark; MINI Wings logo; S Design;
PACEMAN mark; JOHN COOPER WORKS Design; MINI Wings logo; “ROLLS-ROYCE”
mark; Flying Lady Device; and RR Badge. As a result of Plaintiffs’ long use and promotion of
these marks, and immense sales over the course of decades, Plaintiffs have established these
marks as famous and/or well-known and distinctive marks among members of the American
public.
The BMW Group’s Trade Dress
36. The BMW Group has expended substantial resources in designing,
manufacturing, promoting, marketing, advertising, distributing and selling its products, and has
built a valuable business based on demand for its distinctively-styled products.
37. The BMW Group owns substantial and strong common law rights in the trade
dress for its products, and is also the owner of the following registrations for its trade dress:
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Mark Reg. No. Reg. Date Services/Goods
3,431,482 May 20, 2008 Automobiles, sport utility
vehicles, and light trucks
3,431,491 May 20, 2008 Automobiles, sport utilityvehicles, and light trucks
3,431,492 May 20, 2008 Automobiles, sport utility
vehicles, and light trucks
3,431,493 May 20, 2008 Automobiles, sport utilityvehicles, and light trucks
3,352,085 Dec. 11, 2007 Automobiles and structural
parts therefor; model cars;
radio controlled modelvehicles
1,063,799 April 19, 1977 Automobiles
38. Copies of the BMW Group’s registrations for its trade dress are attached hereto as
Exhibit B.
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39. Prior to Defendant’s use, the BMW Group has used the trade dress above for
motor vehicles and miniatures, including 3-D models for toys, computer games, and a variety of
other commercial applications.
The BMW Group’s Design Patents
40. The BMW Group is one of the foremost manufacturers and designers of
automobiles and automobile-related products in the world.
41. BMW AG is the owner of various valid and lawfully issued United States Design
Patents, including patent nos. D473,165; D639,209; D664,896; D714,190; D714,687; and
D724,495.
42. The BMW Group uses its trademarks and patented designs on miniatures, and
licenses its trademarks and patented designs for use in 3-D virtual models for computer games,
toys and a variety of other commercial applications.
Defendant’s Wrongful Activities
43. Defendant is marketing 3-D virtual models of vehicles that infringe the BMW
trademarks, trade dress, and design patents.
44. In particular, Defendant markets and tags BMW-trademarked 3-D virtual models
of BMW vehicles as suitable for games.
45. Defendant is using the BMW Group’s trademarks and trade dress with the intent
that consumers, including but not limited to downstream customers and end user consumers,
believe the models offered in connection with the BMW Group’s trademarks and trade dress are
from, or are affiliated, associated, sponsored or approved by the BMW Group.
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46. Defendant is offering models containing copies of the BMW Group’s patented
designs with the intent that ordinary observers view them as substantially similar, if not identical,
to the BMW Group’s patented designs.
47. Defendant is not in the news reporting or editorial business.
48. Defendant is marketing copies of the BMW Group’s trademarks, trade dress and
patented designs through the same channels of trade and advertised through the same media as
the BMW Group trademarks, trade dress and patented designs are licensed or otherwise used,
including computer games, toys and other applications.
49.
Targets of Defendant’s efforts to market and sell these models are the same as or
similar to targets of the BMW Group’s sales and licensing efforts—including creators of
computer games, toys and other applications.
50. The BMW Group has sent Defendant three letters requesting that it cease and
desist its unauthorized use of identical copies of the BMW Group’s trademarks, trade dress, and
patented designs.
51.
In response to one of the BMW Group’s letters dated September 14, 2015
providing detailed information as to infringements, Defendant stated that it had “changed the
BMW product descriptions” and “warned” persons who were using the BMW Group trademarks,
trade dress or patented designs on Defendant’s website.
52. As of the filing of this Complaint, however, Defendant is still using the BMW
Group’s trademarks, trade dress, and patented designs in connection with its business.
53. Among its unauthorized uses, Defendant has resumed its commercial use of
BMW Group trademarks, trade dress and patented designs that Defendant had claimed in
response to BMW Group’s September 14, 2015 letter to have changed.
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54. Defendant is not affiliated with or sponsored by the BMW Group and has never
been authorized by the BMW Group or any of its subsidiaries, affiliates or authorized agents to
use the BMW Group trademarks, trade dress, or patented designs in any form.
55. Defendant’s unauthorized use of the BMW Group’s trademarks, trade dress, and
design patents in the manner described above:
(a) is likely to cause confusion, to cause mistake, and/or to deceive customers
and potential customers of the parties, as to the origin, sponsorship, or approval of
Defendant’s products, or as to some affiliation, connection, or association of Defendant
with the BMW Group;
(b) enables Defendant to trade off and receive the benefit of goodwill the
BMW Group has built up at great labor and expense over many years, and to gain
acceptance for Defendant’s products not solely on their own merits, but on the reputation
and goodwill of the BMW Group, its trademarks, trade dress, and its products;
(c) unjustly enriches Defendant;
(d) will permit Defendant to gain an unfair competitive advantage over the
BMW Group; and
(d) unlawfully removes from the BMW Group the ability to control the nature
and quality of products provided under its trademarks, trade dress, and design patents,
and places the goodwill and valuable reputation of the BMW Group in the hands of
Defendant, over whom the BMW Group has no control.
56. The BMW Group has been damaged and continues to be damaged by Defendant’s
unauthorized use of its trademarks, trade dress, and patented designs in the manner described
above.
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57. Unless these acts of Defendant are restrained by this Court, they will continue to
cause irreparable injury to the BMW Group and to the public for which there is no adequate
remedy at law.
FIRST COUNT
Federal Trademark Infringement
(Lanham Act § 32, 15 U.S.C. § 1114(1))
58. The BMW Group re-alleges and incorporates the allegations set forth in
paragraphs 1 through 57 herein.
59. Defendant’s unauthorized use of the BMW Group’s trademarks and trade dress in
connection with identical goods is likely to cause confusion, to cause mistake or to deceive as to
the source, origin, sponsorship or affiliation of Defendant’s goods, and is likely to cause
consumers to believe, contrary to fact, that Defendant’s goods originate from, or have been
authorized, sponsored, approved, endorsed, or licensed by the BMW Group, or that Defendant is
in some way affiliated with or sponsored by the BMW Group.
60. The acts of Defendant complained of herein constitute use in commerce of
reproductions, copies, or colorable imitations of the BMW Group’s federally registered
trademarks and trade dress in connection with the sale, offering for sale, distribution and
advertising of goods in violation of 15 U.S.C. § 1114(1).
61. Defendant’s acts complained of herein have been deliberate, willful, and
intentional, with full knowledge and in conscious disregard of the BMW Group’s rights in its
trademarks and trade dress and with intent to trade off the BMW Group’s vast goodwill in its
trademarks and trade dress.
62. As a result of the foregoing alleged actions of Defendant, Defendant has been
unjustly enriched and the BMW Group has been injured and damaged. Unless the foregoing
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alleged actions of Defendant is enjoined, the BMW Group will continue to suffer injury and
damage.
SECOND COUNT
Federal Unfair Competition and False Designation of Origin(Lanham Act §43(a), 15 U.S.C. § 1125(a))
63. The BMW Group re-alleges and incorporates the allegations set forth in
paragraphs 1 through 62 herein.
64. Defendant’s unauthorized use of the BMW Group’s trademarks and trade dress
falsely indicates that Defendant and its goods are connected with, sponsored by, affiliated with or
related to the BMW Group.
65. Defendant’s unauthorized use of the BMW Group’s trademarks and trade dress in
connection with their goods allows Defendant to receive the benefit of the BMW Group’s
goodwill, which the BMW Group has established at great labor and expense, and further allows
Defendant to gain acceptance of their goods, based not on their own qualities, but on the
reputation and goodwill of the BMW Group.
66.
The BMW Group has not authorized, licensed or otherwise condoned or
consented to Defendant’s use of the BMW Group’s trademarks or trade dress.
67. The acts of Defendant complained of herein constitute unfair competition,
trademark and trade dress infringement, and false designation of origin in violation of Section
43(a) of the Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1125(a).
68. Defendant’s acts complained of herein have been deliberate, willful, and
intentional, with full knowledge and in conscious disregard of the BMW Group’s rights in its
trademarks and trade dress and with intent to trade off the BMW Group’s vast goodwill in its
trademarks and trade dress.
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69. As a result of the foregoing alleged actions of Defendant, Defendant has been
unjustly enriched and the BMW Group has been injured and damaged. Unless the foregoing
alleged actions of Defendant are enjoined, the BMW Group will continue to suffer injury and
damage.
THIRD COUNT
Contributory Trademark Infringement (Lanham Act § 32, 15 U.S.C. § 1114(1))
70. The BMW Group re-alleges and incorporates the allegations set forth in
paragraphs 1 through 69 herein.
71. The BMW Group has sent Defendant three letters –including BMW Group’s
letter of September 14, 2015--providing specific notice of BMW Group’s rights and Defendant’s
infringements, and requesting that it cease and desist its unauthorized use of identical copies of
the BMW Group’s trademarks and trade dress.
72. In response to BMW Group’s September 14, 2015 letter, Defendant wrote that it
has “changed the BMW product descriptions” and “warned” persons who were using BMW
trademarks, trade dress or patented designs on Defendant’s website. Yet, Defendant still allowed
infringing listings to remain posted.
73. On January 19, 2016, Defendant “acknowledged [BMW’s] rights” in writing.
74. Nevertheless, Defendant continues to offer and has resumed offering identical
copies of the BMW Group’s trademarks and trade dress—including copies which BMW Group
previously identified to Defendant as infringements and which Defendant had stated it would
“change” and “warn” against.
75. Defendant is continuing to distribute and supply services and goods to others,
including customers John Doe 1, 2, and additional unknown others whom Plaintiffs reserve the
right to move to amend this pleading to add as parties to this case, subject to identifying same
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during pretrial discovery proceedings, whom it knows or has reason to know is engaging in
trademark infringement of BMW Group’s trademarks and trade dress, and/or has induced others
to infringe BMW Group’s trademarks and trade dress. Defendant has failed to take reasonable
precautions against the infringing conduct of others, especially where it has control over
infringement of BMW Group’s trademarks and trade dress.
76. Defendant is contributorily infringing BMW Group’s trademarks and trade dress.
77. This infringement is harming BMW Group—including but not limited to loss of
licensing revenues and removing BMW’s trademarks and trade dress from its control.
78.
Defendant is responsible for the harm done as a result of this deceit.
79. Defendant’s acts complained of herein have been deliberate, willful, and
intentional, with full knowledge and in conscious disregard of the BMW Group’s rights in its
trademarks and trade dress and with intent to trade off the BMW Group’s vast goodwill in its
trademarks and trade dress.
80. As a result of the foregoing alleged actions of Defendant, Defendant has been
unjustly enriched and the BMW Group has been injured and damaged. Unless the foregoing
alleged actions of Defendant are enjoined, the BMW Group will continue to suffer injury and
damage.
FOURTH COUNT
Unfair Competition
(New Jersey Unfair Competition Act, N.J.S.A. 56:4-1 e t seq.)
81. The BMW Group re-alleges and incorporates the allegations set forth in
paragraphs 1 through 80 herein.
82. The acts of Defendant complained of herein constitute unfair competition in
violation of the New Jersey Unfair Competition Act, N.J.S.A. 56:4-1 et seq., as Defendant has
misappropriated the BMW Group’s trademarks, trade dress, and patented designs for its own use.
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83. As a result of the foregoing alleged actions of Defendant, Defendant has been
unjustly enriched and the BMW Group has been injured and damaged. Unless the foregoing
alleged actions of Defendant are enjoined, the BMW Group will continue to suffer injury and
damage.
FIFTH COUNT
Trademark Infringement and Unfair Competition
(Common Law of New Jersey)
84. The BMW Group re-alleges and incorporates the allegations set forth in
paragraphs 1 through 83 herein.
85. The acts of Defendant complained of herein constitute trademark infringement
and unfair competition in violation of the common law of New Jersey.
86. Defendant’s unauthorized use of the infringing trademarks and trade dress as
described above has caused, is causing and, unless enjoined by this Court, will continue to cause
confusion and mistake in the marketplace and deception of the trade and public as to the
relationship or affiliation of the parties and the source, origin, or sponsorship of their respective
products and services.
87. Defendant, with full knowledge of the BMW Group’s rights in its trademarks and
trade dress, and of the valuable goodwill associated therewith, has committed the acts alleged
herein willfully, with the intent to trade off, or in complete disregard of, the BMW Group’s
goodwill and the goodwill associated with the BMW Group’s trademarks and trade dress.
88. The acts of Defendant complained of herein constitute trademark and trade dress
infringement in violation of the common law of New Jersey.
89. Defendant’s unauthorized use of the infringing trademarks and trade dress as
described above has impaired, is impairing and, unless enjoined by this Court, will continue to
impair the BMW Group’s reputation under its trademarks and trade dress and has caused, is
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causing and, unless enjoined by this Court, will continue to cause injury and damage to the
BMW Group for which the BMW Group is entitled to relief under the common law.
90. Defendant’s acts complained of herein have been deliberate, willful, and
intentional, with full knowledge and in conscious disregard of the BMW Group’s rights in its
trademarks and trade dress and with intent to trade off the BMW Groups vast goodwill in its
trademarks and trade dress.
SIXTH COUNT
Unjust Enrichment
(Common Law of New Jersey)
91. The BMW Group re-alleges and incorporates the allegations set forth in
paragraphs 1 through 90 herein.
92. The acts of Defendant complained of herein constitute unjust enrichment of
Defendant because Defendant is making use of, and profiting from, Plaintiffs’ proprietary
trademarks, trade dress, and patented designs without permission from Plaintiffs.
93. As a result of the foregoing alleged actions of Defendant, Defendant has been
unjustly enriched and the BMW Group has been injured and damaged. Unless the foregoing
alleged actions of Defendant are enjoined, the BMW Group will continue to suffer injury and
damage.
SEVENTH COUNT
(Design Patent Infringement of U.S. Design Patent No. D473,165
under 35 U.S.C. § 271)
94. The BMW Group re-alleges and incorporates the allegations set forth in
paragraphs 1 through 93 herein.
95. BMW AG owns all right, title and interest to the D473,165 patent. A copy of
BMW AG’s registration for this patent is attached hereto as Exhibit C-1.
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96. Defendant uses, sells, offers for sale and/or import into the United States for
subsequent sale or use products that infringe directly and/or indirectly the ornamental design
claimed in the ‘165 patent. A list of links to infringing products is attached hereto as Exhibit C-
2.
97. The products linked in Exhibit C-2 use substantially the same design claimed in
the ‘165 patent.
98. Defendant has deliberately copied and/or reproduced the designs claimed in the
‘165 patent.
99.
Defendant has infringed the ‘165 patent through the aforesaid acts, and will
continue to do so unless enjoined by this Court. Defendant’s wrongful conduct has caused
BMW AG to suffer irreparable harm resulting from the loss of its lawful patent rights to exclude
others from making, using, selling, offering for sale and importing the patented invention. BMW
AG is entitled to injunctive relief pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 283.
100. BMW AG is entitled to recover damages adequate to compensate for the
infringement, including Defendant’s profits pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 289. BMW AG is entitled to
recover any other damages as appropriate pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 284w.
EIGHTH COUNT
(Design Patent Infringement of U.S. Design Patent No. D639,209
under 35 U.S.C. § 271)
101. The BMW Group re-alleges and incorporates the allegations set forth in
paragraphs 1 through 100 herein.
102. BMW AG owns all right, title and interest to the D639,209 patent. A copy of
BMW AG’s registration for this patent is attached hereto as Exhibit D-1.
103. Defendant uses, sells, offers for sale and/or import into the United States for
subsequent sale or use products that infringe directly and/or indirectly the ornamental design
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claimed in the ‘209 patent. A list of links to infringing products is attached hereto as Exhibit D-
2.
104. The products linked in Exhibit D-2 use substantially the same design claimed in
the ‘209 patent.
105. Defendant has deliberately copied and/or reproduced the designs claimed in the
‘209 patent.
106. Defendant has infringed the ‘209 patent through the aforesaid acts, and will
continue to do so unless enjoined by this Court. Defendant’s wrongful conduct has caused
BMW AG to suffer irreparable harm resulting from the loss of its lawful patent rights to exclude
others from making, using, selling, offering for sale and importing the patented invention. BMW
AG is entitled to injunctive relief pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 283.
107. BMW AG is entitled to recover damages adequate to compensate for the
infringement, including Defendant’s profits pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 289. BMW AG is entitled to
recover any other damages as appropriate pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 284w.
NINTH COUNT
(Design Patent Infringement of U.S. Design Patent No. D664,896
under 35 U.S.C. § 271)
108. The BMW Group re-alleges and incorporates the allegations set forth in
paragraphs 1 through 107 herein.
109. BMW AG owns all right, title and interest to the D664,896 patent. A copy of
BMW AG’s registration for this patent is attached hereto as Exhibit E-1.
110. Defendant uses, sells, offers for sale and/or import into the United States for
subsequent sale or use products that infringe directly and/or indirectly the ornamental design
claimed in the ‘896 patent. A list of links to infringing products is attached hereto as Exhibit E-
2.
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111. The products linked in Exhibit E-2 use substantially the same design claimed in
the ‘896 patent.
112. Defendant has deliberately copied and/or reproduced the designs claimed in the
‘896 patent.
113. Defendant has infringed the ‘896 patent through the aforesaid acts, and will
continue to do so unless enjoined by this Court. Defendant’s wrongful conduct has caused
BMW AG to suffer irreparable harm resulting from the loss of its lawful patent rights to exclude
others from making, using, selling, offering for sale and importing the patented invention. BMW
AG is entitled to injunctive relief pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 283.
114. BMW AG is entitled to recover damages adequate to compensate for the
infringement, including Defendant’s profits pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 289. BMW AG is entitled to
recover any other damages as appropriate pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 284w.
TENTH COUNT
(Design Patent Infringement of U.S. Design Patent No. D714,190
under 35 U.S.C. § 271)
115.
The BMW Group re-alleges and incorporates the allegations set forth in
paragraphs 1 through 114 herein.
116. BMW AG owns all right, title and interest to the D714,190 patent. A copy of
BMW AG’s registration for this patent is attached hereto as Exhibit F-1.
117. Defendant uses, sells, offers for sale and/or import into the United States for
subsequent sale or use products that infringe directly and/or indirectly the ornamental design
claimed in the ‘190 patent. A list of links to infringing products is attached hereto as Exhibit F-
2.
118. The products linked in Exhibit F-2 use substantially the same design claimed in
the ‘190 patent.
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119. Defendant has deliberately copied and/or reproduced the designs claimed in the
‘190 patent.
120. Defendant has infringed the ‘190 patent through the aforesaid acts, and will
continue to do so unless enjoined by this Court. Defendant’s wrongful conduct has caused
BMW AG to suffer irreparable harm resulting from the loss of its lawful patent rights to exclude
others from making, using, selling, offering for sale and importing the patented invention. BMW
AG is entitled to injunctive relief pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 283.
121. BMW AG is entitled to recover damages adequate to compensate for the
infringement, including Defendant’s profits pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 289. BMW AG is entitled to
recover any other damages as appropriate pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 284w.
ELEVENTH COUNT
(Design Patent Infringement of U.S. Design Patent No. D714,687
under 35 U.S.C. § 271)
122. The BMW Group re-alleges and incorporates the allegations set forth in
paragraphs 1 through 121 herein.
123.
BMW AG owns all right, title and interest to the D714,687 patent. A copy of
BMW AG’s registration for this patent is attached hereto as Exhibit G-1.
124. Defendant uses, sells, offers for sale and/or import into the United States for
subsequent sale or use products that infringe directly and/or indirectly the ornamental design
claimed in the ‘687 patent. A list of links to infringing products is attached hereto as Exhibit G-
2.
125. The products linked in Exhibit G-2 use substantially the same design claimed in
the ‘687 patent.
126. Defendant has deliberately copied and/or reproduced the designs claimed in the
‘687 patent.
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127. Defendant has infringed the ‘687 patent through the aforesaid acts, and will
continue to do so unless enjoined by this Court. Defendant’s wrongful conduct has caused
BMW AG to suffer irreparable harm resulting from the loss of its lawful patent rights to exclude
others from making, using, selling, offering for sale and importing the patented invention. BMW
AG is entitled to injunctive relief pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 283.
128. BMW AG is entitled to recover damages adequate to compensate for the
infringement, including Defendant’s profits pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 289. BMW AG is entitled to
recover any other damages as appropriate pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 284w.
TWELFTH COUNT(Design Patent Infringement of U.S. Design Patent No. D724,495
under 35 U.S.C. § 271)
129. The BMW Group re-alleges and incorporates the allegations set forth in
paragraphs 1 through 128 herein.
130. BMW AG owns all right, title and interest to the D724,495 patent. A copy of
BMW AG’s registration for this patent is attached hereto as Exhibit H-1.
131.
Defendant uses, sells, offers for sale and/or import into the United States for
subsequent sale or use products that infringe directly and/or indirectly the ornamental design
claimed in the ‘495 patent. A list of links to infringing products is attached hereto as Exhibit H-
2.
132. The products linked in Exhibit H-2 use substantially the same design claimed in
the ‘495 patent.
133. Defendant has deliberately copied and/or reproduced the designs claimed in the
‘495 patent.
134. Defendant has infringed the ‘495 patent through the aforesaid acts, and will
continue to do so unless enjoined by this Court. Defendant’s wrongful conduct has caused
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BMW AG to suffer irreparable harm resulting from the loss of its lawful patent rights to exclude
others from making, using, selling, offering for sale and importing the patented invention. BMW
AG is entitled to injunctive relief pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 283.
135. BMW AG is entitled to recover damages adequate to compensate for the
infringement, including Defendant’s profits pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 289. BMW AG is entitled to
recover any other damages as appropriate pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 284w.
Prayer for Relief
WHEREFORE, the BMW Group prays that:
1. Judgment be entered for the BMW Group on its claims;
2. Defendant, its agents, distributors, suppliers, business partners, related companies,
servants, employees, attorneys, successors, and all others in active concert or participation with
any of them, be enjoined and restrained, during the pendency of this action, and permanently
thereafter, from:
(a) further infringing the BMW Group patents by manufacturing, using,
offering for sale and/or selling any products that incorporate the designs
claimed in the D473,165; D639,209; D664,896; D714,190; D714,687; and
D724,495 patents;
(b) using the BMW Group trade dress, or any similar trade dress;
(c) making trademark use of the BMW Group trademarks, or any colorable
imitations thereof, either alone or as part of any designs;
(d) doing any other act or thing likely to confuse, mislead, or deceive others
into believing that Defendant, or its products, emanate from, or are
connected with, sponsored by or approved by the BMW Group; and
(e) engaging in any other activity constituting unfair competition with the
BMW Group, or constituting an infringement of the BMW Group’s rights
in and to the BMW Group trademarks or trade dress.
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3. An accounting be directed to determine Defendant’s profits resulting from its
activities and that such profits be paid over to the BMW Group and increased as the Court finds
to be just under the circumstances of this case.
4.
Defendant be required to pay:
(a) in accordance with Section 35(a) of the United States Trademark Act, 15
U.S.C. §1117(a) and (b) and 35 U.S.C. § 284 an award of treble Plaintiffs’
actual damages and Defendant’s profits, together with profits resulting
from sales by Defendant relating to its aforesaid trademark and trade dress
infringement, unfair competition, and design patent infringement; and
(b) The BMW Group’s reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs of this action.
5. Ordering full restitution and/or disgorgement of all profits and benefits that may
have been obtained by Defendant as a result of its wrongful conduct pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 289
and 15 U.S.C. § 1117.
6. Defendant, in accordance with Section 36 of the United States Trademark Act, 15
U.S.C. § 1118, be required to deliver the BMW Group for destruction all labels, signs, prints,
packages, bottles, receptacles, containers, and advertisements in Defendant’s possession or
control bearing the BMW Group’s trademarks or trade dress.
7. Defendant, in accordance with Section 34(a) of the United States Trademark Act,
15 U.S.C. § 1116(a), be required to file with the Court, and serve upon the BMW Group, within
thirty (30) days after the entry and service on Defendant of an injunction, a report in writing and
under oath, setting forth in detail the manner and form in which Defendant has complied with the
terms of such injunction.
8.
The BMW Group recover such other relief as the Court may deem appropriate.
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LOCAL CIVIL RULE 11.2 CERTIFICATION
Under Local Civil Rule 11.2, the undersigned counsel for Plaintiffs hereby certifies that
this matter is not the subject of any other action asserted by Plaintiffs herein in any court, or of
any pending arbitration or administrative proceeding.
Dated: May 3, 2016 SAIBER LLC
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
s/ Arnold B. Calmann___________________Arnold B. Calmann ([email protected])Jakob B. Halpern ([email protected])One Gateway Center, Suite 1000 Newark, NJ 07102Telephone: (973) 622-3333Facsimile: (973) 622-3349
John G. Froemming ([email protected])Tracy A. Stitt ([email protected])JONES DAY 51 Louisiana Avenue, N.W.Washington, D.C. 20001-2113Telephone: (202) 879-3939Facsimile: (202) 626-1700
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LOCAL CIVIL RULE 201.1 CERTIFICATION
Under Local Civil Rule 201.1, the undersigned counsel for Plaintiffs hereby certifies that
they seek both monetary damages greater than $150,000 and injunctive and other equitable
relief, and therefore this action is not appropriate for compulsory arbitration.
Dated: May 3, 2016 SAIBER LLC
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
s/ Arnold B. Calmann___________________Arnold B. Calmann ([email protected])Jakob B. Halpern ([email protected])One Gateway Center, Suite 1000 Newark, NJ 07102Telephone: (973) 622-3333
Facsimile: (973) 622-3349
John G. Froemming ([email protected])Tracy A. Stitt ([email protected])JONES DAY 51 Louisiana Avenue, N.W.Washington, D.C. 20001-2113Telephone: (202) 879-3939Facsimile: (202) 626-1700
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IC 037. US 103. G & S: Repair and Maintenance Services for Motor Vehicles and Motor Vehicle Engines. FIRST
USE: 19180000. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19490200
IC 042. US 101. G & S: Retail Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Engine Dealership Services. FIRST USE: 1918
FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19490200
ark Drawing
ode(1) TYPED DRAWING
erial Number 73205394
ing Date February 27, 1979
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umber 1164922
egistration
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wner (REGISTRANT) Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT FED REP GERMANY
Petuelring 130 Munchen FED REP GERMANY D-80788
torney of
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ype of Mark SERVICE MARK
egister PRINCIPAL
fidavit Text SECT 15. SECT 8 (6-YR). SECTION 8(10-YR) 20110805.
enewal 2ND RENEWAL 20110805
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IC 025. US 022 039. G & S: CLOTHING, NAMELY SHIRTS, TEE SHIRTS, POLO SHIRTS, SWEAT SHIRTS,
SWEATERS, BLOUSES, PULLOVERS, VESTS, [ KNITTED AND ] UNKNITTED JACKETS, [ KNITTED BLAZERS
ANORAKS, CARDIGANS, [ COATS, ] PANTS, [ SHORTS, ] [ JOGGING SUITS, OVERALLS, ] [ BATHROBES, SO
] TIES, CAPS, [ VISORS, ] SCARVES, GLOVES, LEATHER WIND RESISTANT JACKETS, LEATHER JACKETS,
LEATHER SUITS, [ RUNNING SUITS, ] RAIN SUITS, BOOTS, [ GOLF JACKETS ][ AND NIGHTSHIRTS ]. FIRST
19840100. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19840000
ark
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urrent
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umber 1627241
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ateDecember 11, 1990
wner (REGISTRANT) BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT STOCK COMPANY FED REP
GERMANY PETUELRING 130, D-80788 MUNCHEN FED REP GERMANY
torney of
ecord Aimee Gessner
ior
egistrations0611710;0613465;1164922;1170556;1450212
ype of Mark TRADEMARK
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IC 001. US 001 005 006 010 026 046. G & S: Antifreeze
IC 002. US 006 011 016. G & S: Paints, namely, paint for use in the manufacture of automobiles
IC 003. US 001 004 006 050 051 052. G & S: Cleaning preparations for use in the automotive field; polish, namely
chrome, automobile polish; car care products, namely, interior cleaner, wheel cleaner, car shampoo, leather care,
rubber care and car wax
IC 004. US 001 006 015. G & S: Engine lubricants; engine oils; gear oils
IC 005. US 006 018 044 046 051 052. G & S: First aid kits
IC 006. US 002 012 013 014 023 025 050. G & S: Metal key rings; [ metal money clips ]
IC 007. US 013 019 021 023 031 034 035. G & S: Vehicle parts, namely engine covers
IC 008. US 023 028 044. G & S: Hand tools, namely, scrapers
IC 009. US 021 023 026 036 038. G & S: Compact disc players; [ cellular phones and parts thereof; mouse pads; ] g
positioning systems consisting primarily of computers, computer software, transmitters, receivers and network inter
devices; [ flashing safety lights; ] sunglasses; tire pressure gauges; [ odometer/tachometer displays; ] compact disc
cases; compact disc carrying cases
IC 011. US 013 021 023 031 034. G & S: [ Spot lamps; ] [ map lights; ] lights for vehicles
IC 012. US 019 021 023 031 035 044. G & S: [ Wheel stud locks; ] valve stem caps; anti-theft alarm systems; [ bicyc
lifts; ] bicycles; [ bicycle stands for stationary training; ] cargo carriers for vehicles; tire kits for vehicles containing tir
pressure monitor and tire sealant; roof rack storage containers for land vehicles; license plate frames; [ bulk hauling
trailers; ] seat covers for vehicles; [ covers for vehicle bumpers; ] sunshades for vehicles; [ mud flaps for vehicles; ]
trailer hitch kits; fitted covers for vehicles; racks for vehicles, namely, ski racks and bicycle racks; [ bicycle bags; ]
motorcycle saddlebags; fitted car covers
IC 014. US 002 027 028 050. G & S: [ Precious metal money clips; ] watches; clocks [ ;tie clips; tie pins ]
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IC 016. US 002 005 022 023 029 037 038 050. G & S: Pens
IC 018. US 001 002 003 022 041. G & S: Backpacks; briefcases; business card cases; carry-all bags; duffel bags;
leather pouches; luggage boxes for vehicles; travel bags; umbrellas; [ fanny packs; ] wallets made of leather
IC 020. US 002 013 022 025 032 050. G & S: Non-metal key rings; [ picture frames made of leather; furniture tables
chairs ]
IC 021. US 002 013 023 029 030 033 040 050. G & S: Mugs
IC 022. US 001 002 007 019 022 042 050. G & S: Protective liners for the cargo area of vehicles; tie down straps
IC 024. US 042 050. G & S: [ Blankets; ] towels
IC 025. US 022 039. G & S: Suits; ties; [ dresses; flip flops; ] [ turtle necks; ] headwear; wind resistant jackets
IC 027. US 019 020 037 042 050. G & S: Floor mats for vehicles
IC 028. US 022 023 038 050. G & S: Golf bags; golf balls; [ golf divot tools; golf gloves; toy racetracks; snowboards;
skateboards; ] toy motorcycles; miniature toy vehicles; protective athletic equipment, namely, kidney guards
(CANCELLED) IC 034. US 002 008 009 017. G & S: [ Cigarette lighters not for land vehicles ]
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rawing
ode
(1) TYPED DRAWING
erial
umber 76410763
ing Date May 16, 2002
urrent
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hange In
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2816178
egistration
ateFebruary 24, 2004
wner (REGISTRANT) Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft CORPORATION FED REP GERMANY Petuelring 1
80809 Muenchen FED REP GERMANY
torney of
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f Mark
Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
ype of Mark TRADEMARK
egister PRINCIPAL
fidavit Text PARTIAL SECT 8 (6-YR). SECTION 8(10-YR) 20140331.
enewal 1ST RENEWAL 20140331
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dicator LIVE
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IC 036. US 100 101 102. G & S: Leasing services for motor vehicles; retail and wholesale financing services fo
motor vehicles; credit card services; online personal banking; online customer banking services for credit card
loan, finance and lease accounts; online credit applications and evaluations for credit card, loan, finance and
accounts, namely, evaluation of credit worthiness of companies and private individuals; loan services; secure
unsecured commercial financing; insurance administration and brokerage in the field of motor vehicle[,
homeowners and floorplan insurances]
andard
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LETTER-3-OR-MORE BMW Combination of three or more letters as part of the mark
SHAPES-MISC Miscellaneous shaped designs
erial Number 79035622
ing Date December 14, 2006
urrent Basis 66A
riginal Filing
asis66A
ublished for
pposition March 11, 2008
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umber 3436270
ternational
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umber
0663925
egistration Date May 27, 2008
wner (REGISTRANT) Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Aktiengesellschaft FED REP GERMANY Petu
130 80809 München FED REP GERMANY
torney of Aimee Gessner
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IC 012. US 019. G & S: AUTOMOBILES, MOTOR CYCLES, [ SIDE CARS FOR MOTOR CYCLES, MOTOR DRIVEN
TRICYCLES FOR TRANSPORTING PASSENGERS, AND MOTOR DRIVEN TRICYCLES FOR TRANSPORTING
GOODS, ] AND PARTS THEREOF. FIRST USE: 19171005. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19490200
ark
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24.05.01 - Circular or elliptical seals; Seals, circular or elliptical26.01.17 - Circles, two concentric; Concentric circles, two; Two concentric circles
26.01.21 - Circles that are totally or partially shaded.
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PETUELRING 130 D-80788 MUENCHEN FED REP GERMANY
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ecord Aimee Gessner
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