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Intellectual Property
Patent Infringement
Tape Measure

Shin-Lin Li , Johnney Enterprise Co Ltd. v. Amazon.com Inc, Buy.com Inc, Coastal Tool Supply LLC, Depot Repair Services LLC, Does, IGG Factory Inc, Janakal Tool and Supply, Matts Tools, O Reilly Automotive Stores Inc, Quality Tools For Less LLC, Skywaytools.com, Star Asia USA LLC, Superior Panel Technology, Tool King LLC, Wayfair LLC and Wesco Ente

Published: Apr. 21, 2012 | Result Date: Nov. 28, 2011 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 8:2011-cv-01517 Settlement –  Injunctive Relief

Facts

Johnney Enterprises Co. Ltd. sued several defendants, including Star Asia U.S.A. LLC dba Titan, for patent infringement. The disputed patents included Johnney Enterprise's "Brake Structure of a Tape Measure" and "Tape Measure" patents.

Result

The parties entered into a stipulation whereby Star Asia was permanently enjoined and restrained from manufacturing any product containing or utilizing Johnney Enterprise's registered patents. Star Asia also agreed to pay $250,000.


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