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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS
MARSHALL DIVISION

TRAXXAS LP

Plaintiff,

v.

HOBBYKING CORP. d/b/a
HOBBYKING and HOBBYKING.COM,
and HOBBYKING USA LLC,

Defendants.















Civil Action No. 2:14-cv-1005



JURY TRIAL DEMANDED




COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT
Plaintiff Traxxas LP (Plaintiff or Traxxas) files this Original Complaint for Patent
Infringement (Complaint) seeking injunctive and compensatory relief against Defendants
HobbyKing Corp. d/b/a HobbyKing and HobbyKing.com (HobbyKing Corp.) and HobbyKing
USA LLC (HobbyKing LLC) (collectively, HobbyKing or Defendants) for infringement
of U.S. Patent Nos. 7,374,460 (the 460 patent), 7,530,855 (the 855 patent), 7,867,038 (the
038 patent), and D573,536 (the 536 patent) (collectively, the Patents-in-Suit). In support
of its Complaint, Traxxas shows as follows:
PARTIES
1. Traxxas, LP is a Texas-based company that designs, develops and sells hobby-
class remote-controlled vehicles.
2. Upon information and belief, HobbyKing Corp. is a foreign corporation organized
and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware that does business in the State of Texas.
Accordingly, HobbyKing Corp. may be served with process by serving its registered agent,
Corporation Service Company located at 2711 Centerville Rd., Ste. 400, Wilmington, DE 19808,
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or wherever else they may be found, with citation attached, or by certified mail, return receipt
requested.
3. Upon information and belief, HobbyKing LLC is a limited liability company
organized in the State of Washington that does business in the State of Texas. Accordingly,
HobbyKing LLC may be served with process by serving its registered agent, Davies Pearson,
P.C. located at 920 Fawcett Ave., Tacoma, WA 98402-5606 and/or Ronald Pickering located at
PO Box 39513, Tacoma, WA 98496-3513, or wherever else they may be found, with citation
attached, or by certified mail, return receipt requested.
JURISDICTION AND VENUE
4. This action arises under the patent laws of the United States, 35 U.S.C. 101 et
seq. This Court has original and exclusive jurisdiction over the subject matter of the Complaint
pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1331 and 1338(a).
5. This Court has personal jurisdiction over Defendants in that they have committed
acts within Texas and the Eastern District of Texas giving rise to this action. As set forth in this
Complaint, Defendants have purposely transacted business involving their accused products in
this judicial district by providing products for sale through online and hobby store distributors in
the State of Texas and Eastern District of Texas that infringe one or more of the Patents-in-Suit.
6. Venue is proper in this District pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1391(b)-(c) and 1400(b),
because Defendant has committed acts within this judicial district giving rise to this action and
does business in this district.
FACTUAL ALLEGATIONS
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7. The 460 patent entitled Electrical Connector Assembly was duly and legally
issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on May 20, 2008, after full and fair
examination. A copy of the 460 patent is attached hereto as Exhibit A.
8. The 460 patent provides for an electrical connector comprising a housing
forming a female receptacle for a male connector electrode.
9. The 855 patent entitled Electrical Connector Assembly was duly and legally
issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on May 12, 2009, after full and fair
examination. A copy of the 855 patent is attached hereto as Exhibit B.
10. The 855 patent provides for an electrical connector comprising a housing
forming a female receptacle for a male connector electrode.
11. The 038 patent entitled Electrical Connector Assembly was duly and legally
issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on January 11, 2011, after full and fair
examination. A copy of the 038 patent is attached hereto as Exhibit C.
12. The 038 patent provides for an electrical connector comprising a housing
forming a female receptacle for a male connector electrode.
13. The 536 patent entitled Electrical Connector was duly and legally issued by the
United States Patent and Trademark Office on July 22, 2008, after full and fair examination. A
copy of the 536 patent is attached hereto as Exhibit D.
14. The 536 patent provides for the design of an electrical connector comprising a
male connector electrode.
15. Traxxas has owned the Patents-in-Suit throughout the period of Defendants
infringing acts and still owns the patents. Traxxas is the sole owner of all rights, title, and
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interest in the Patents-in-Suit, and possesses all rights of recovery, including the right to recover
all past damages under the Patents-in-Suit.
16. Defendants manufacture and/or offer for sale radio controlled off-road and on-
road cars and trucks; and various component parts and accessoriesincluding electrical
connectors and electrical connector assembliesfor use with radio control cars and trucks.
Defendants offer for sale and sell their products through their online website, their own
distribution facilities in the United States, and a network of dealers in the United States.
17. Defendants do business at the website www.hobbyking.com and its infringing
products can be purchased within the Eastern District of Texas.
18. Defendants directly ship, distribute, offer for sale, sell, and advertise their
infringing products and/or services in the United States, including within the State of Texas and
the Eastern District of Texas.
19. Specifically, Defendants directly ship, distribute, offer for sale, sell, and advertise
electrical connector assemblies and electrical connectors that are identical to or substantially
equivalent to the claims in the Patents-in-Suit.
20. Upon information and belief, Defendants have sold the infringing electrical
connector parts to customers located in the Eastern District of Texas.
CAUSES OF ACTION
COUNT I INFRINGEMENT OF PATENT NO. 7,374,460

21. Traxxas realleges and incorporates by reference paragraphs 1-20 as if fully set
forth herein.
22. Defendants have infringed, literally and/or under the doctrine of equivalents, and
continue to directly infringe one or more claims of the 460 patent by, among other things,
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making, manufacturing, importing, offering for sale, selling, and using electrical connector
assemblies that embody the patented invention in the 460 patent in violation of 35 U.S.C. 271.
23. Defendants manufacture and sell electrical connector assemblies. Some of the
electrical connectors and assemblies manufactured and/or sold by Defendants for use in their
remote controllable vehicles infringe the 460 patent, either literally or by the doctrine of
equivalents, including the following products:
a. Product ID: MF_adapters (marketed as Mega-Adapter);
b. Product ID: 258000130-0 (marketed as Traxxas Male to T Plug Female
2pcs/bag);
c. Product ID: TRA-M-WIR (marketed as Traxxas plug Male 14awg 10cm);
d. Product ID: TRA-F-WIR (marketed as Traxxas plug Female 14awg 10cm);
and
e. Product ID: AM-1015Cx10 (marketed as Traxxas style Plug Male & Female
(10pairs/set)).

24. Plaintiffs remedy by civil action for infringement is provided by 35 U.S.C. 281.
25. Prior to the filing of this action, Plaintiff complied with 35 U.S.C. 287 by
placing a notice of the 460 patent on the electrical connectors it manufactures and sells.
26. Traxxas has been damaged as a result of Defendants infringing conduct.
Defendants are, therefore, liable to Traxxas in an amount that adequately compensates it for
Defendants infringements, which, by law, cannot be less than a reasonable royalty, together
with interest and costs as fixed by this Court under 35 U.S.C. 284.
27. Defendants infringement of the 460 patent is willful and deliberate, making this
case exceptional pursuant to 35 U.S.C. 285 and justifying treble damages by 35 U.S.C. 284.
28. If it is determined that this case presents exceptional circumstances within the
meaning of 35 U.S.C. 285, Traxxas requests the Court to award it all reasonable attorneys fees
and costs incurred in this litigation and pre-judgment and post-judgment interest pursuant to 35
U.S.C. 284 and 285.
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COUNT II INFRINGEMENT OF PATENT NO. 7,530,855
29. Traxxas realleges and incorporates by reference paragraphs 1-28 as if fully set
forth herein.
30. Defendants have infringed, literally and/or under the doctrine of equivalents, and
continue to directly infringe one or more claims of the 855 patent by, among other things,
making, manufacturing, importing, offering for sale, selling, and using electrical connector
assemblies that embody the patented invention in the 855 patent in violation of 35 U.S.C. 271.
31. Defendants manufacture and sell electrical connector assemblies. Some of the
electrical connectors and assemblies manufactured and/or sold by Defendants for use in their
remote controllable vehicles infringe the 855 patent, either literally or by the doctrine of
equivalents, including the following products:
a. Product ID: MF_adapters (marketed as Mega-Adapter);
b. Product ID: 258000130-0 (marketed as Traxxas Male to T Plug Female
2pcs/bag);
c. Product ID: TRA-M-WIR (marketed as Traxxas plug Male 14awg 10cm);
d. Product ID: TRA-F-WIR (marketed as Traxxas plug Female 14awg 10cm);
and
e. Product ID: AM-1015Cx10 (marketed as Traxxas style Plug Male & Female
(10pairs/set)).

32. Plaintiffs remedy by civil action for infringement is provided by 35 U.S.C. 281.
33. Prior to the filing of this action, Plaintiff complied with 35 U.S.C. 287 by
placing a notice of the 855 patent on the electrical connectors it manufactures and sells.
34. Traxxas has been damaged as a result of Defendants infringing conduct.
Defendants are, therefore, liable to Traxxas in an amount that adequately compensates it for
Defendants infringements, which, by law, cannot be less than a reasonable royalty, together
with interest and costs as fixed by this Court under 35 U.S.C. 284.
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35. Defendants infringement of the 855 patent is willful and deliberate, making this
case exceptional pursuant to 35 U.S.C. 285 and justifying treble damages by 35 U.S.C. 284.
36. If it is determined that this case presents exceptional circumstances within the
meaning of 35 U.S.C. 285, Traxxas requests the Court to award it all reasonable attorneys fees
and costs incurred in this litigation and pre-judgment and post-judgment interest pursuant to 35
U.S.C. 284 and 285.
COUNT III INFRINGEMENT OF PATENT NO. 7,867,038
37. Traxxas realleges and incorporates by reference paragraphs 1-36 as if fully set
forth herein.
38. Defendants have infringed, literally and/or under the doctrine of equivalents, and
continue to directly infringe one or more claims of the 038 patent by, among other things,
making, manufacturing, importing, offering for sale, selling, and using electrical connector
assemblies that embody the patented invention in the 038 patent in violation of 35 U.S.C. 271.
39. Defendants manufacture and sell electrical connector assemblies. Some of the
electrical connectors and assemblies manufactured and/or sold by Defendants for use in their
remote controllable vehicles infringe the 038 patent, either literally or by the doctrine of
equivalents, including the following products:
a. Product ID: MF_adapters (marketed as Mega-Adapter);
b. Product ID: 258000130-0 (marketed as Traxxas Male to T Plug Female
2pcs/bag);
c. Product ID: TRA-M-WIR (marketed as Traxxas plug Male 14awg 10cm);
d. Product ID: TRA-F-WIR (marketed as Traxxas plug Female 14awg 10cm);
and
e. Product ID: AM-1015Cx10 (marketed as Traxxas style Plug Male & Female
(10pairs/set)).

40. Plaintiffs remedy by civil action for infringement is provided by 35 U.S.C. 281.
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41. Prior to the filing of this action, Plaintiff complied with 35 U.S.C. 287 by
placing a notice of the 038 patent on the electrical connectors it manufactures and sells.
42. Traxxas has been damaged as a result of Defendants infringing conduct.
Defendants are, therefore, liable to Traxxas in an amount that adequately compensates it for
Defendants infringements, which, by law, cannot be less than a reasonable royalty, together
with interest and costs as fixed by this Court under 35 U.S.C. 284.
43. Defendants infringement of the 038 patent is willful and deliberate, making this
case exceptional pursuant to 35 U.S.C. 285 and justifying treble damages by 35 U.S.C. 284.
44. If it is determined that this case presents exceptional circumstances within the
meaning of 35 U.S.C. 285, Traxxas requests the Court to award it all reasonable attorneys fees
and costs incurred in this litigation and pre-judgment and post-judgment interest pursuant to 35
U.S.C. 284 and 285.
COUNT IV INFRINGEMENT OF PATENT NO. D573,536
45. Traxxas realleges and incorporates by reference paragraphs 1-44 as if fully set
forth herein.
46. Defendants have infringed, literally and/or under the doctrine of equivalents, and
continue to directly infringe the claim of the 576 patent by, among other things, making,
manufacturing, importing, offering for sale, selling, and using electrical connector products with
a design covered by the 536 patent that are substantially similar to and infringe the 536 patent
in violation of 35 U.S.C. 271.
47. Defendants manufacture and sell electrical connectors. Some of the electrical
connectors manufactured and/or sold by Defendants for use in their remote controllable vehicles
infringe the 536 patent, including the following products:
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a. Product ID: MF_adapters (marketed as Mega-Adapter);
b. Product ID: 258000130-0 (marketed as Traxxas Male to T Plug Female
2pcs/bag);
c. Product ID: TRA-M-WIR (marketed as Traxxas plug Male 14awg 10cm);
and
d. Product ID: AM-1015Cx10 (marketed as Traxxas style Plug Male & Female
(10pairs/set)).

48. Plaintiffs remedy by civil action for infringement is provided by 35 U.S.C. 281
and 289.
49. Prior to the filing of this action, Plaintiff complied with 35 U.S.C. 287 by
placing a notice of the 536 patent on the electrical connectors it manufactures and sells.
50. Traxxas has been damaged as a result of Defendants infringing conduct.
Defendants are, therefore, liable to Traxxas in an amount that adequately compensates it for
Defendants infringements, which, by law, cannot be less than a reasonable royalty, together
with interest and costs as fixed by this Court under 35 U.S.C. 284 or disgorgement of
Defendants profits as provided under 35 U.S.C. 289.
51. Defendants infringement of the 536 patent is willful and deliberate, making this
case exceptional pursuant to 35 U.S.C. 285 and justifying treble damages by 35 U.S.C. 284.
52. If it is determined that this case presents exceptional circumstances within the
meaning of 35 U.S.C. 285, Traxxas requests the Court to award it all reasonable attorneys fees
and costs incurred in this litigation and pre-judgment and post-judgment interest pursuant to 35
U.S.C. 284 and 285.
JURY DEMAND
53. Plaintiff hereby requests a trial by jury pursuant to Rule 38 of the Federal Rules of
Civil Procedure.
PRAYER FOR RELIEF
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WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Traxxas respectfully requests that this Court enter a judgment in
its favor and against Defendants HobbyKing Corp. and HobbyKing LLC as follows:
1. A permanent injunction against Defendants, enjoining them, their respective
directors, officers, agents, employees, successors, subsidiaries, assigns, and all persons acting in
privity, concert, or participation with Defendants, from making, using, selling, or offering for
sale in the United States, or importing into the United States, any and all products and/or services
embodying the patented inventions claimed in the Patents-in-Suit;
2. Damages for infringement of Traxxas 460 patent pursuant to 35 U.S.C. 281
and 284;
3. Damages for infringement of Traxxas 855 patent pursuant to 35 U.S.C. 281
and 284;
4. Damages for infringement of Traxxas 038 patent pursuant to 35 U.S.C. 281
and 284;
5. Damages for infringement of Traxxas 536 patent pursuant to 35 U.S.C. 281,
284 and 289;
6. Enhanced damages for willful infringement, pursuant to 35 U.S.C. 284;
7. Pre-judgment and post-judgment interest at the highest legal maximum rate;
8. Costs, expenses, and fees, including reasonable and necessary attorneys fees,
pursuant to 35 U.S.C. 285;
9. Payment of costs of suit herein incurred pursuant to, inter alia, 35 U.S.C.
297(b)(1);
10. Other relief to which Plaintiff Traxxas may be entitled at law or in equity,
whether pled or unpled.
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Dated: October 29, 2014 Respectfully Submitted,

By: /s/ William E. Davis, III
William E. Davis, III
Texas State Bar No. 24047416
THE DAVIS FIRM, PC
222 N. Fredonia Street
Longview, Texas 75601
Telephone: (903) 230-9090
Facsimile: (903) 230-9661
Email: bdavis@bdavisfirm.com

Of counsel

L. David Anderson
Attorney-In-Charge
State Bar No. 00796126
Email: danderson@wickphillips.com
R. Casey ONeill
State Bar No. 24079077
Email: casey.oneill@wickphillips.com
Rusty OKane
State Bar No. 24027443
Email: rusty.okane@wickphillips.com
WICK PHILLIPS GOULD & MARTIN, LLP
3131 McKinney Avenue, Suite 100
Dallas, Texas 75204
Telephone: (214) 692-6200
Facsimile: (214) 692-6255

Scott L. Harper
State Bar No. 00795038
Email: scott.harper@harperwasham.com
HARPER WASHAM LLP
1700 Pacific Avenue, Suite 3600
Dallas, Texas 75201
Telephone: (214) 389-8985
Facsimile: (214) 389-8986

ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF
TRAXXAS LP



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U. S. PATEN T DOCUMEN TS
Chirel stein
Anderso n
Winkl er
Winkl er
Mishel evich et a1 .
Winkl er
Smith
Winkl er
Winkl er . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 39/2 95
Bu l anchu k
Wyatt
Bu ckl er . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D1 3/1 38. 1
Patto n et a1 .
G ru nberg et a1 .
Hikami et a1 .
Marin et a1 .
FIG . 1 is a perspective vieW o f an el ectrical co nnecto r taken
f ro m the f ro nt, to p and l ef t;
FIG . 2 is a perspective view thereo f taken f ro m the rear,
bo tto m and right;
FIG . 3 is a f ro nt el evatio n view thereo f ;
FIG . 4 is a rear el evatio n view thereo f ;
FIG . 5 is a to p pl an view thereo f ;
FIG . 6 is a bo tto m pl an view thereo f ;
FIG . 7 is a l ef t side el evatio n view thereo f ; and,
FIG . 8 is a right side el evatio n view thereo f .
The bro ken l ines in the drawings are f o r il l u strative pu rpo ses
o nl y and f o rm no part o f the cl aimed design.
1 Cl aim, 4 Drawing Sheets
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US D573, 536 S
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5, 575, 674 A 1 1 /1 996 Davis et a1 .
5, 74 8, 82 1 A * 5/1 998 Schempp et a1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385/76
D4 30, 54 2 S * 9/2 000 Ho f eritZa et al . . . . . . . . . . . . D1 3/1 54
6, 2 68, 564 B1 7/2 001 Miyako shi
D4 67, 553 S * 1 2 /2 002 Cheng . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D1 3/1 54
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6, 62 3, 309 B2 9/2 003 Saku rai et al .
6, 64 5, 003 B2 1 1 /2 003 Yo shida et al .
7, 004 , 795 B2 2 /2 006 Mancini et a1 .
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Anderso n Po wer Pro du cts, Sterl ing, MA, USA.
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Po wer Pro du cts, Sterl ing, MA, USA.
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FIG . 5
FIG . 6
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Collin County, Texas
William E. Davis, III, The Davis Firm, PC, 222 N. Fredonia Street,
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HobbyKing Corp. d/b/a HobbyKing and HobbyKing.com, et al.
New Castle County, DE
35 USC 271 et seq.
Patent Infringement
10/29/2014 /s/ William E. Davis, III
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