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    IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURTFOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE

    INFIRST HEALTHCARE LIMITED, ))

    Plaintiff, ))v. )

    )COCOA COUGH, )

    )Defendant. )

    C.A. No. 14-1059-LPS/CJB

    JURY TRIAL DEMANDED

    AMENDED COMPLAINT

    Plaintiff Infirst Healthcare Limited ("Infirst" or "Plaintiff ') complains of Defendant

    Cocoa Cough (or "Defendant") as follows:

    NATURE OF LAWSUIT

    1. This action is for (i) patent infringement of federally issued patents in violation

    of the United States, Title 35 of the United States Patent Act, 35 U.S.C. 271(a)-(c); (ii) false

    advertising and false representation, and unfair competition in violation of Section 43(a) of the

    United States Trademark Act, 15 U.S.C. 1125(a); (iii) consumer fraud in violation of the

    Delaware Consumer Fraud Act, 6 Del. 2531; (iv) deceptive trade practices in violation of the

    Delaware Consumer Fraud Act, 6 Del. 2532; and (v) related claims of common law unfair

    competition, false advertisement, trade libel, injury to business reputation, and unjust enrichment

    under Delaware law.

    THE PARTIES

    2. Infirst is a company incorporated under the laws of England and Wales with

    company number 08077285.

    3. On information and belief, Defendant Cocoa Cough has a principal place of

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    business at 492 South 1440 West, Provo, Utah, 84601. On information and belief, its principal

    officers are Mr. Taylor Stauss and Mr. Bren Ty McRae.

    JURISDICTION AND VENUE

    4. This is an action for patent infringement arising under the patent laws of the

    United States of America, Title 35 U.S.C. 1, et seq., unfair competition and false advertising

    arising under the trademark laws of the United States of America, Title 15 U.S.C. 1, et seq.,

    and the Delaware Deceptive Trade Practices Act, Del. Code Ann. Tit. 6 2531, et seq., and for

    unfair competition, false advertising, trade libel and unjust enrichment under the common law of

    Delaware.5. This Court has subject matter jurisdiction over the claims herein pursuant to 15

    U.S.C. 1121 and 28 U.S.C. 1331 and 1338(a), and supplemental jurisdiction over claims

    herein arising under the statutory and common law of the State of Delaware pursuant to 28

    U.S.C. 1367(a) because the state law claims are so related to the federal claims that they form

    part of the same case or controversy.

    6. This Court has personal jurisdiction over Defendant Cocoa Cough because

    Defendant Cocoa Cough has done, and continues to do business within this judicial district

    related to the unlawful activities at issue in this Amended Complaint, because the acts

    complained of herein have been directly and specifically intended to cause harm to Infirst within

    this judicial district and because the harm suffered by Infirst within this judicial district flows

    directly from such business conducted by Defendant.

    7. Venue in this judicial district is proper under 28 U.S.C. 1391(b), (c) and/or

    1400(b) in that a substantial part of the events giving rise to the claims herein have taken place

    and may still be taking place in this judicial district.

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    FACTS COMMON TO ALL COUNTS

    8. Infirst operates a pharmaceutical company which makes, sells, and offers for

    sale a line of cough and cold suppressing products for children under the brand name Dr.

    Cocoa .

    9. Dr. Cocoa Non-Drowsy Cough comprises cocoa, which contains the

    chocolate flavoring ingredient theobromine, and the active ingredient Dextromethorphan with 1)

    a recommended dose of 7.5 mg of Dextromethorphan every 6-8 hours for children ages 4 to

    under 6 years of age and a maximum daily dose of 30 mg; 2) a recommended dose of 15 mg of

    Dextromethorphan every 6-8 hours for children ages 6 to under 12 years of age and a maximumdaily dose of 60 mg; and 3) a recommended dose of 30 mg of Dextromethorphan every 6-8 hours

    for children ages 12 to under 13 years of age and a maximum daily dose of 120 mg.

    10. Dr. Cocoa Daytime Cough and Cold comprises cocoa, which contains the

    chocolate flavoring ingredient theobromine, and the active ingredient Dextromethorphan with 1)

    a recommended dose of 5 mg of Dextromethorphan every 4 hours for children ages 4 to under 6

    years of age and a maximum daily dose of 30 mg; 2) a recommended dose of 10 mg of

    Dextromethorphan every 4 hours for children ages 6 to under 12 years of age and a maximum

    daily dose of 60 mg; and 3) a recommended dose of 20 mg of Dextromethorphan every 4 hours

    for children ages 12 to under 13 years of age and a maximum daily dose of 120 mg.

    11. Efforts to develop the Dr. Cocoa line of cough and cold suppressing products

    commenced in 2010. The total cost of this development program is substantial and includes

    significant costs of manufacturing product, conducting clinical trials, licensing royalties, and

    patenting and trademark procurement and maintenance costs.

    12. Marketing support for the Dr. Cocoa line of cough and cold suppressing

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    products in the United States commenced in 2013 and to date the total amount spent is in excess

    of $1.2 million.

    13. Commercial sales into the retail trade of the Dr. Cocoa line of cough and cold

    suppressing products in the United States in 2014 currently stands at more than 300,000 units

    with a unit price of $8.99.

    14. Dextromethorphan was approved by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) in

    1958 as an over-the-counter antitussive agent and can be sold directly to a consumer without a

    prescription from a healthcare professional because the FDA has deemed that Dextromethorphan

    is safe and effective for use by a consumer without the need of a physician's care.15. The marketing of cough suppressing products for children is a highly

    competitive market that is extremely dependent on brand loyalty, such that damage to the

    reputation of a brand can directly cause a loss of customers.

    16. Defendant makes, sells, and offers for sale a line of cough suppressing products

    for children under the brand name Cocoa Cough .

    17. Incorporated into Cocoa Cough is cocoa, which contains the chocolate

    flavoring ingredient theobromine, in admixture with inert, solid, or liquid carriers, additives

    and/or auxiliary agents.

    18. Upon information and belief, Defendant regularly advertises, promotes, offers

    its cough suppressing products for sale, and otherwise regularly transacts business in the United

    State of America, including within the State of Delaware through its website

    www.cocoacough.com. The unit price for its cough suppressing product is $8.99.

    19. On information and belief, Defendant further advertises and promotes its cough

    suppressing products on a website blog called The Supplemental Blog at

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    thesupplementblog.com/2014/03/14/cocoa-cough-vs-dr-cocoa, where it provides a comparison of

    its cough suppressing products for children with Infirsts Dr. Cocoa cough and cold suppressing

    products and makes statements that are intended to mislead a potential customer into buying

    Cocoa Cough instead of Dr. Cocoa .

    DEFENDANT'S ACTS OF PATENT INFRINGEMENT

    20. Infirst is the owner, by assignment, of U.S. Patent No. 6,348,470 (the '470

    Patent) issued February 19, 2002 and entitled "Antitussive Compositions" (copy attached as

    EXHIBIT A). Infirst owns all right, title, and interest in, and has standing to sue for

    infringement of the '470 Patent.21. The '470 Patent is directed to methods of stimulating mucociliary clearance to

    alleviate irritable cough in a person by administering an effective amount of theobromine and/or

    one of its salts optionally in admixture with inert, solid, or liquid carriers, additives and auxiliary

    agents. Such method is used to treat cough.

    22. The '470 Patent was properly and duly issued by the United States Patent and

    Trademark Office and is presumed to be valid.

    23. On August 18, 2014, Infirst, through counsel, notified Mr. Taylor Stauss and Mr.

    Bren Ty McRae of Cocoa Cough via certified U.S. Mail and email of Infirst's patent. This letter

    listed the '470 Patent as well as its Canadian counterpart covering cough suppressing products

    comprising theobromine. This letter is attached as EXHIBIT B.

    24. This letter also notified Defendant that one or more claims of the '470 Patent can

    be found to read on the Cocoa Cough line of cough suppressing products made, sold, offered

    for sale and used by Defendant.

    25. As a result, Defendant has been on notice of the '470 Patent and acted despite an

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    objectively high likelihood that its actions constituted infringement of Infirst's valid patents. At

    least for this reason, Cocoa Cough' s infringement is believed to be willful.

    26. On August 19, 2014, Defendant responded to Infirsts August 18, 2014 letter

    denying its product infringe of the '470 Patent. This letter is attached as EXHIBIT C.

    27. On October 5, 2014, Infirst, through counsel, notified Mr. Bren Ty McRae of

    Cocoa Cough via certified U.S. Mail and email that the rationale used for its non-infringement

    analysis had no legal basis and that Defendants Cocoa Cough line of cough suppressing

    products infringed the '470 Patent. This letter is attached as EXHIBIT D. At least for this

    reason, Cocoa Cough' s infringement is believed to be willful.28. On October 7, 2014, Defendant responded to Infirsts October 5, 2014 letter

    stating that it had no intention to discontinue the sale of Cocoa Cough. This letter is attached as

    EXHIBIT E.

    29. Defendant has been and is infringing the '470 Patent under 35 U.S.C. 271(a) by

    making, using, offering for sale, and selling the Cocoa Cough line of cough suppressing

    products covered by one or more claims of the '470 Patent.

    30. The Cocoa Cough line of cough suppressing products made, offered for sale,

    and sold by Defendant to third parties (i.e., the customers of Defendant) enable such third parties

    to practice and make use of Cocoa Cough line of cough suppressing products. By providing

    such products to customers along with the directions and training to allow such customers to

    perform, practice and utilize the cough suppressing products, Defendant induces such customers

    and third parties to practice the methods disclosed and claimed in '470 Patent and thereby cause

    such customers and third parties to directly infringe one or more claims of at least the '470

    Patent. Such products have been provided by Defendant with the knowledge that use of the

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    Cocoa Cough line of cough suppressing products as intended and instructed by Defendant

    would result in infringement of the '470 Patent.

    31. As of July 25, 2014, Defendant has been offering for sale the Cocoa Cough

    line of cough suppressing products using at least the website www.cocoacough.com hosted either

    in the United States, Canada, or both. A print screen indicating these offers for sale is attached

    as EXHIBIT F.

    32. The Cocoa Cough line of cough suppressing products made, sold and

    offered for sale by Defendant are specially adapted for use in practicing the methods disclosed

    and claimed in the '470 Patent and can only be used to practice methods disclosed and claimed inthe '470 Patent. As such, the Cocoa Cough line of cough suppressing products made, sold and

    offered for sale by Defendant are specially adapted for use in practicing the methods disclosed

    and claimed in the '470 Patent and have no substantial non-infringing use. Defendant has made,

    sold and offered for sale the Cocoa Cough line of cough suppressing products with knowledge

    of the '470 Patent and with knowledge that the Cocoa Cough line of cough suppressing

    products are specially adapted for use in practicing the method claimed by the '470 Patent and

    have no substantial noninfringing use.

    33. Defendant has been and is contributorily infringing the '470 Patent under 35

    U.S.C. 271(c) by offering to sell or selling within the United States or importing into the

    United States the Cocoa Cough line of cough suppressing products, or at least one component

    thereof, which constitute a material part of the invention recited in the Claims of the '470 Patent,

    knowing the same to be especially made or especially adapted for use in an infringement of such

    patent.

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    DEFENDANT'S ACTS OF UNFAIR COMPETION AND FALSE ADVERTISING

    34. Infirst is the owner, by assignment, of U.S. Trademark Application 85/700,783

    (783 Application) for the literal word mark DR. COCOA for goods and services pertaining to

    pharmaceutical preparations for the treatment of respiratory cough, cold and pain relief,

    containing cocoa and having a cocoa flavor (IC 005. US 006 018 044 046 051 052). A statement

    of use was filed and accepted with the US Patent and Trademark Office on October 27, 2014.

    35. Infirst is the owner, by assignment, of U.S. Trademark Application 85/892,150

    (150 Application) for the stylized word mark DR. COCOA for goods and services pertaining to

    pharmaceutical preparations for the treatment of respiratory cough, cold and pain relief,containing cocoa and having a cocoa flavor (IC 005. US 006 018 044 046 051 052). A statement

    of use was filed and accepted with the US Patent and Trademark Office on September 2, 2014.

    36. Infirst owns all right, title, and interest in, and has standing to sue for

    infringement, unfair competition, and false advertising of the 783 and 150 trademark

    applications.

    37. In advertising, promoting and offering to sell its Cocoa Cough line of cough

    suppressing products, Defendant has been and as is maintaining The Supplemental Blog that is

    devoted principally to denigrating the safety and efficacy of Infirsts Dr. Cocoa line of cough

    and cold suppressing products through the use of false and completely unsubstantiated

    allegations and claims.

    38. In advertising, promoting and offering to sell its Cocoa Cough line of cough

    suppressing products, Defendant has made numerous false and misleading representations

    concerning Infirsts Dr. Cocoa line of cough and cold suppressing products, including the

    following:

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    a. Defendants mislead and continue to mislead consumers into thinking that

    a side-by-side comparison was conducted when Defendants state

    Two Companies have released a chocolate flavored cough syrup. Which

    one works better? Here is how they stack up.

    b. Defendants mislead and continue to mislead consumers into thinking that

    Cocoa Cough is a clinically effective cough medication useful in treating cough in

    children with the statements

    Cocoa Cough is new for 2013 and is the first cough syrup to be flavored

    with chocolate. Its main ingredients include cocoa powder, theobromine,and buckwheat honey. Cocoa Cough is an all-natural anytime formula

    that is safe for children 1 years old and up. It uses clinically proven

    ingredients that are recommended for coughs. Cocoa Cough is a very

    well thought out all-natural cough syrup and is available online at

    cocoacough.com. It is perfect for the whole family.

    c. Defendants make unsubstantiated statement regarding the effectiveness of

    cocoa powder in comparison to codeine with the statements

    Pure Cocoa Powder: 100% cocoa powder recently has been shown to be

    33% more effective than codeine for coughs in some clinical studies. It is

    also a safe natural alternative to codeine.

    d. Defendants mislead and continue to mislead consumers into thinking that

    dextromethorphan is generally not recommended for the treatment of cough with the

    statements

    Dr. Cocoa is a new cough syrup for 2014 and its [sic] main ingredient is

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    dextromethorphan and Cocoa. Some people respond well to

    dextromethorphan but it is generally not recommended since there are

    more natural alternatives out there that are more effective such as

    buckwheat honey which is found in Cocoa Cough.

    e. Defendants mislead and continue to mislead consumers into thinking that

    Infirsts Dr. Cocoa line of cough and cold suppressing products are unhealthy and

    not safe for children with the statement

    The one major complaint about Dr. Cocoa is that it does not contain

    anything healthy besides cocoa powder.f. Defendants mislead and confuse and continue to mislead and confuse

    consumers into thinking that its Cocoa Cough line of cough suppressing products

    is superior to Infirsts Dr. Cocoa line of cough and cold suppressing products

    containing the FDA approved API dextromethorphan, but then state

    Disclaimer: Cocoa Cough is 100% natural and does not claim to treat or

    cure any types of disease. It is a dietary supplement that may relieve

    cough symptoms.

    39. The unambiguous message and necessary implication conveyed by Defendants

    misrepresentation is that Infirsts Dr. Cocoa line of cough and cold suppressing products is

    unhealthy, unsafe, ineffective and exceedingly inferior to Defendants Cocoa Cough line of

    cough suppressing products.

    40. On October 5, 2014, Infirst, through counsel, notified Mr. Bren Ty McRae of

    Cocoa Cough via certified U.S. Mail and email that Cocoa Coughs posting or publishing of the

    comparison article on the website blog called The Supplemental Blog at

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    thesupplementblog.com/2014/03/14/cocoa-cough-vs-dr-cocoa constituted, among other things,

    false advertising and false representation, and unfair competition in violation of Section 43(a) of

    the United States Trademark Act, 15 U.S.C. 1125(a) and requested immediate removal of this

    posting. This letter is attached as EXHIBIT D.

    41. On October 7, 2014, Defendant responded to Infirsts October 5, 2014 letter

    stating that the Defendant had no intention of removing the post from thesupplementblog.com.

    This letter is attached as EXHIBIT E.

    42. Upon information and belief, Defendants foregoing representations are

    materially false and misleading.43. Upon information and belief, Defendants foregoing representations are

    unsubstantiated and, upon information and belief, Defendant does not possess scientific evidence

    to support the above representations challenging the safety and efficacy of dextromethorphan or

    proving the superior efficacy of cocoa powder over codeine in suppressing cough.

    44. Upon information and belief, Defendants false and misleading representations

    directed against Infirst and its Dr. Cocoa line of cough and cold suppressing products were

    willful and malicious and with a deliberate intent to mislead consumers and cause injury to

    Infirst.

    45. Upon information and belief, Defendants false and misleading representations

    directed against Infirst and its Dr. Cocoa line of cough and cold suppressing products were

    willful and malicious and intended to injure and trade upon the reputation of Infirst and its

    products and thereby cause harm to Infirst.

    46. Upon information and belief, Defendants false and misleading statements as

    aforementioned have directly injured Infirst, its reputation, and its goodwill, and, upon

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    information and belief, have caused lost sales.

    COUNT I

    Direct Patent Infringement

    47. Infirst restates and incorporates by reference paragraphs 1 through 33 above as

    if fully re-stated herein.

    48. Defendant's activities and actions as-alleged in at least paragraphs 1-30 above

    constitute direct infringement of the '470 Patent in violation of 35 U.S.C. 27l(a). For reasons

    stated in at least paragraphs 23-28 above, such direct infringement by Defendant is believed to be

    willful.49. Defendant's direct infringement, has injured and will continue to injure Infirst

    unless and until the Court enters an injunction prohibiting further infringement and, specifically,

    enjoining further manufacture, use, importation, sale and/or offer for sale of products or

    technologies that fall within the scope of the '470 Patent claims.

    COUNT II

    Induced Patent Infringement

    50. Infirst restates and incorporates by reference paragraphs 1 through 33 above as

    if fully re-stated herein.

    51. Defendant's activities and actions as alleged in at least paragraphs 1-30 and 32

    above constitute induced infringement of the '470 Patent in violation of 35 U.S.C. 271(b). For

    reasons stated in at least paragraphs 23-28 above, such induced infringement by Defendant is

    believed to be willful.

    52. Defendant's induced infringement, has injured and will continue to injure Infirst

    unless and until the Court enters an injunction prohibiting further infringement and, specifically,

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    enjoining further manufacture, use, importation, sale and/or offer for sale of products or

    technologies that fall within the scope of the '470 Patent claims.

    COUNT III

    Contributory Patent Infringement

    53. Infirst restates and incorporates by reference paragraphs 1 through 33 above as if

    fully re-stated herein.

    54. Defendant's activities and actions as alleged in at least paragraphs 1-30 and 33

    above constitute contributory infringement of the '470 Patent in violation of 35 U.S.C. 27l(c).

    For reasons stated in at least paragraphs 23-28 above, such contributory infringement byDefendant is believed to be willful.

    55. Defendant's contributory infringement, has injured and will continue to injure

    Infirst unless and until the Court enters an injunction prohibiting further infringement and,

    specifically, enjoining further manufacture, use, importation, sale and/or offer for sale of

    products or technologies that fall within the scope of the '470 Patent claims.

    COUNT IV

    Unfair Competition and False Advertising

    56. Infirst restates and incorporates by reference paragraphs 1 through 19 and 34-46

    above as if fully re-stated herein.

    57. Upon information and belief, Defendant has knowingly disparaged Infirsts

    goods, services, and business by false and/or misleading advertising and promotional statements,

    and by misleading representations of fact and has knowingly created consumer confusion,

    consumer mistake or misunderstanding, and/or deceived or mislead consumers about Infirsts

    goods, services, and business.

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    58. Defendants false and misleading advertising and promotional statements and

    misrepresentations of fact regarding Infirsts goods, services, and business are material to

    consumer purchasing decisions and constitute unfair competition and false advertising in

    violation of 15 U.S.C. 1125(a).

    59. Defendants conduct has been and continues to be intentional and willful.

    60. As a direct and proximate result of Defendants conduct, Infirst has suffered

    great and irreparable injury, and unless such conduct is enjoined, Infirst will continue to suffer

    great and irreparable injury.

    61. Infirst has no adequate remedy at law.

    62. Infirst is entitled to a preliminary and permanent injunction against Defendant,

    as well as other remedies available at law, including but not limited to compensatory damages,

    treble damages, statutory damages, disgorgement, costs, and attorneys fees.

    COUNT V

    Consumer Fraud

    63. Infirst restates and incorporates by reference paragraphs 1 through 19 and 34-46

    above as if fully re-stated herein.

    64. The State of Delaware has an important interest in ensuring that persons and

    entities doing business with Delaware residents comply with Delaware law and the false and

    misleading statements of Defendant implicate the public interest.

    65. Upon information and belief, Defendant has knowingly disparaged Infirsts

    goods, services, and business by false and/or misleading advertising and promotional statements,

    and by misleading representations of fact and has knowingly created consumer confusion,

    consumer mistake or misunderstanding, and/or deceived or mislead consumers about Infirsts

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    consumer mistake or misunderstanding, and/or deceived or mislead consumers about Infirsts

    goods, services, and business.

    74. Defendants false and misleading advertising and promotional statements and

    misrepresentations of fact regarding Infirsts goods, services, and business are material to

    consumer purchasing decisions and constitute unlawful deceptive trade practices in violation of

    Delaware Consumer Fraud Act, 6 Del. 2532.

    75. Defendants conduct has been and continues to be intentional and willful.

    76. As a direct and proximate result of Defendants conduct, Infirst has suffered

    great and irreparable injury, and unless such conduct is enjoined, Infirst will continue to suffer great and irreparable injury.

    77. Infirst has no adequate remedy at law.

    78. Infirst is entitled to a preliminary and permanent injunction against Defendant,

    as well as other remedies available at law, including but not limited to compensatory damages,

    treble damages, statutory damages, disgorgement, costs, and attorneys fees.

    COUNT VII

    Common Law Unfair Competition

    79. Infirst restates and incorporates by reference paragraphs 1 through 19 and 34-46

    above as if fully re-stated herein.

    80. Upon information and belief, Defendant has knowingly disparaged Infirsts

    goods, services, and business by false and/or misleading advertising and promotional statements,

    and by misleading representations of fact and has knowingly created consumer confusion,

    consumer mistake or misunderstanding, and/or deceived or mislead consumers about Infirsts

    goods, services, and business.

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    81. Defendants false and misleading advertising and promotional statements and

    misrepresentations of fact regarding Infirsts goods, services, and business are material to

    consumer purchasing decisions and constitute unfair competition in violation of the common law

    of Delaware.

    82. Defendants conduct has been and continues to be intentional and willful.

    83. As a direct and proximate result of Defendants conduct Infirst has suffered great

    and irreparable injury, and unless such conduct is enjoined, Infirst will continue to suffer great

    and irreparable injury.

    84. Infirst has no adequate remedy at law.

    85. Infirst is entitled to a preliminary and permanent injunction against Defendant,

    as well as other remedies available at law, including but not limited to compensatory damages,

    treble damages, statutory damages, disgorgement, costs, and attorneys fees.

    COUNT VIII

    Common Law False Advertisement

    86. Infirst restates and incorporates by reference paragraphs 1 through 19 and 34-46

    above as if fully re-stated herein.

    87. Upon information and belief, Defendant has knowingly disparaged Infirsts

    goods, services, and business by false and/or misleading advertising and promotional statements,

    and by misleading representations of fact and has knowingly created consumer confusion,

    consumer mistake or misunderstanding, and/or deceived or mislead consumers about Infirsts

    goods, services, and business.

    88. Defendants false and misleading advertising and promotional statements and

    misrepresentations of fact regarding Infirsts goods, services, and business are material to

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    consumer purchasing decisions and constitute false advertising in violation of the common law

    of Delaware.

    89. Defendants conduct has been and continues to be intentional and willful.

    90. As a direct and proximate result of Defendants conduct, Infirst has suffered

    great and irreparable injury, and unless such conduct is enjoined, Infirst will continue to suffer

    great and irreparable injury.

    91. Infirst has no adequate remedy at law.

    92. Infirst is entitled to a preliminary and permanent injunction against Defendant,

    as well as other remedies available at law, including but not limited to compensatory damages,treble damages, statutory damages, disgorgement, costs, and attorneys fees.

    COUNT IX

    Common Law Trade Libel

    93. Infirst restates and incorporates by reference paragraphs 1 through 19 and 34-46

    above as if fully re-stated herein.

    94. Upon information and belief, Defendant has knowingly disparaged Infirsts

    goods, services, and business by false and/or misleading advertising and promotional statements,

    and by misleading representations of fact and has knowingly created consumer confusion,

    consumer mistake or misunderstanding, and/or deceived or mislead consumers about Infirsts

    goods, services, and business.

    95. Defendants false and misleading advertising and promotional statements and

    misrepresentations of fact regarding Infirsts goods, services, and business are material to

    consumer purchasing decisions and constitute trade libel in violation of the common law of

    Delaware.

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    96. Defendants conduct has been and continues to be intentional and willful.

    97. As a direct and proximate result of Defendants conduct, Infirst has suffered

    great and irreparable injury, and unless such conduct is enjoined, plaintiff will continue to suffer

    great and irreparable injury.

    98. Infirst has no adequate remedy at law.

    99. Infirst is entitled to a preliminary and permanent injunction against Defendant,

    as well as other remedies available at law, including but not limited to compensatory damages,

    treble damages, statutory damages, disgorgement, costs, and attorneys fees.

    COUNT X

    Common Law Injury to Business Reputation

    100. Infirst restates and incorporates by reference paragraphs 1 through 19 and 34-46

    above as if fully re-stated herein.

    101. Upon information and belief, Defendant has knowingly disparaged Infirsts

    goods, services, and business by false and/or misleading advertising and promotional statements,

    and by misleading representations of fact and has knowingly created consumer confusion,

    consumer mistake or misunderstanding, and/or deceived or mislead consumers about Infirsts

    goods, services, and business.

    102. Defendants false and misleading advertising and promotional statements and

    misrepresentations of fact regarding Infirsts goods, services, and business are material to

    consumer purchasing decisions and constitute injury to business reputation in violation of the

    common law of Delaware.

    103. Defendants conduct has been and continues to be intentional and willful.

    104. As a direct and proximate result of Defendants conduct, Infirst has suffered

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    great and irreparable injury, and unless such conduct is enjoined, Infirst will continue to suffer

    great and irreparable injury.

    105. Infirst has no adequate remedy at law.

    106. Infirst is entitled to a preliminary and permanent injunction against Defendant,

    as well as other remedies available at law, including but not limited to compensatory damages,

    treble damages, statutory damages, disgorgement, costs, and attorneys fees.

    COUNT XI

    Common Law Unjust Enrichment

    107. Infirst restates and incorporates by reference paragraphs 1 through 19 and 34-46

    above as if fully re-stated herein.

    108. Upon information and belief, Defendant has knowingly disparaged Infirsts

    goods, services, and business by false and/or misleading advertising and promotional statements,

    and by misleading representations of fact and has knowingly created consumer confusion,

    consumer mistake or misunderstanding, and/or deceived or mislead consumers about Infirsts

    goods, services, and business.

    109. Defendants false and misleading advertising and promotional statements and

    misrepresentations of fact regarding Infirsts goods, services, and business are material to

    consumer purchasing decisions and constitute unjust enrichment in violation of the common law

    of Delaware.

    110. Defendants conduct has been and continues to be intentional and willful.

    111. As a direct and proximate result of Defendants conduct, Infirst has suffered

    great and irreparable injury, and unless such conduct is enjoined, Infirst will continue to suffer

    great and irreparable injury.

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    112. Infirst has no adequate remedy at law.

    113. Infirst is entitled to a preliminary and permanent injunction against Defendant,

    as well as other remedies available at law, including but not limited to compensatory damages,

    treble damages, statutory damages, disgorgement, costs, and attorneys fees.

    PRAYER FOR RELIEF

    WHEREFORE, Infirst asks this Court to enter judgment against Defendants and against

    its subsidiaries, affiliates, agents, servants, employees and all persons in active concert or

    participation with them, granting the following relief:

    A. A declaration, adjudgment or decree that Defendants aforesaid acts

    constitute direct, contributory, and/or inducement of infringement of Infirsts '470 Patent in

    violation of 35 U.S.C. 271(a)-(c); false advertising and false representation, and unfair

    competition in violation of 15 U.S.C. 1125(a); consumer fraud in violation of the Delaware

    Consumer Fraud Act, 6 Del. 2531; deceptive trade practices in violation of the Delaware

    Consumer Fraud Act, 6 Del. 2532; and unfair competition, false advertisement, trade libel,

    injury to business reputation, and unjust enrichment under the common law of the State of

    Delaware;

    B. An award of damages adequate to compensate Infirst for the

    infringement that has occurred, together with prejudgment interest from the date infringement of

    the '470 Patent began;

    C. An award of increased damages as permitted under 35 U.S.C. 284;

    D. A finding that this case is exceptional and an award to Infirst of its

    attorneys' fees and costs as may be appropriate under 35 U.S.C. 285;

    E. A grant of preliminary and permanent injunctions enjoining further

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    infringement, inducement and contributory infringement of the '470 Patent;

    F. A grant of preliminary and permanent injunctions enjoining Defendant

    from making false or misleading statements concerning Infirst or its Dr. Cocoa line of cough

    and cold suppressing products;

    G. A grant of preliminary and permanent injunctions enjoining Defendant

    from profiting from Infirsts mark or name;

    H. A grant of preliminary and permanent injunctions enjoining Defendant

    from competing unfairly with Infirst or trading upon the goodwill of Infirst;

    I. A grant of preliminary and permanent injunctions enjoining Defendant

    from publishing the comparison article on the website blog called The Supplemental Blog at

    thesupplementblog.com/2014/03/14/cocoa-cough-vs-dr-cocoa or otherwise posting or displaying

    such material at any other website or in any other media;

    J. An award of treble damages as provided by law;

    K. An award of exemplary damages as provided by law;

    L. An award of reasonable attorney fees and costs for this action as

    provided by law;

    M. Pre-judgment interest calculated from the time of the first occurrence of

    any infringing activity through and until entry of judgment;

    N. Post-judgment interest calculated from entry of a final judgment in this

    matter until such time as the final judgment is fully satisfied; and

    O. Such other and further relief as this Court or a jury may deem proper and

    just.

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    JURY DEMAND

    Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 38(b), Infirst demands a trial by jury on all

    issues presented in this Amended Complaint.

    OF COUNSEL:

    Peter D. WeinsteinONE3 IP MANAGEMENT, P.C.1560-1 Newbury Rd, #327 Newbury Park, CA 91320

    (805) 499-7305Dean G. StathakisONE3 IP MANAGEMENT5405 Alton Parkway, Suite 5A, 764Irvine, CA 92604(949) 954-7988

    Dated: November 20, 20141173012

    POTTER ANDERSON & CORROON LLP

    By: /s/ Philip A. Rovner Philip A. Rovner (#3215)Jonathan A. Choa (#5319)Hercules PlazaP.O. Box 951

    Wilmington, DE 19899(302) 984-6000 [email protected] [email protected]

    Attorneys for Plaintiff InFirst Healthcare Limited

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