IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS AUSTIN DIVISION

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1 Case 1:10-cv LY Document 24 Filed 07/20/10 Page 1 of 11 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS AUSTIN DIVISION FREESCALE SEMICONDUCTOR, INC. Plaintiff, v. CA NO. 1:10-CV LY PANASONIC CORPORATION; PANASONIC SEMICONDUCTOR DISCRETE DEVICES CO. LTD.; AND PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA, Defendants. FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT Plaintiff, Freescale Semiconductor, Inc., hereby files this First Amended Complaint for patent infringement against Defendants Panasonic Corporation, Panasonic Semiconductor Discrete Devices Co. Ltd., and Panasonic Corporation of North America. PARTIES 1. Plaintiff, Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. ("Freescale"), is a Delaware corporation with its headquarters located at 6501 William Cannon Drive West, Austin, Texas. Freescale was formed in 2004 as a result of the divestiture of the Semiconductor Products Sector of Motorola, Inc. 2. Upon information and belief, Defendant Panasonic Corporation is a corporation organized under the laws of Japan, and maintains its principal place of business at 1006 Oaza Kadoma, Kadoma, Osaka , Japan. PLAINTIFF'S FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT Page 1

2 Case 1:10-cv LY Document 24 Filed 07/20/10 Page 2 of Upon information and belief, Defendant Panasonic Semiconductor Discrete Devices Co. Ltd. is a corporation organized under the laws of Japan and maintains its principal place of business at 8-1, Minamihirocho, Umezu, Ukyo-Ku Kyoto, Kyoto Japan. 4. Upon information and belief, Defendant Panasonic Corporation of North America is a corporation organized under the laws of Delaware and maintains its principal place of business at 1 Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey Defendants Panasonic Corporation, Panasonic Semiconductor Discrete Devices Co. Ltd., and Panasonic Corporation of North America are hereinafter collectively referred to as "Defendants." JURISDICTION AND VENUE 6. This is a civil action for patent infringement, injunctive relief, and damages arising under the patent laws of the United States, 35 U.S.C. 1, et seq. This Court has exclusive subject matter jurisdiction over this case for patent infringement under 28 U.S.C and 1338(a). 7. Upon information and belief, Defendants have ongoing and systematic contacts within the State of Texas and within this district. Defendants, directly or through intermediaries (including distributors, retailers, and others), ship, distribute, offer for sale, sell, and/or advertise their products in the United States, the State of Texas, and the Western District of Texas. 8. Defendants have purposefully and voluntarily placed one or more of their infringing products into the stream of commerce with the expectation that they will be purchased by consumers in the Western District of Texas. These infringing products have been and continue to be purchased by consumers in the Western District of Texas. PLAINTIFF'S FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT Page 2

3 Case 1:10-cv LY Document 24 Filed 07/20/10 Page 3 of Defendants have committed the tort of patent infringement within the State of Texas, and, more particularly, within the Western District of Texas. Therefore, this Court has personal jurisdiction over Defendants. 10. Venue is proper in the Western District of Texas under 28 U.S.C and 1400(b). U.S. PATENT NO. 5,216, On June 1, 1993, the United States Patent and Trademark Office duly and legally issued United States Patent No. 5,216,278 (the " 278 patent" or the "Lin patent"), titled "Semiconductor Device Having a Pad Array Carrier Package," to Paul T. Lin, Michael B. McShane and Howard P. Wilson. A true and correct copy of the 278 patent is attached as Exhibit Motorola was the owner by assignment of the 278 patent. Motorola subsequently assigned 50% of its interest in the '278 patent to Citizen Watch Co., Ltd., which was acquired by Amkor Technology. Motorola assigned its ownership interest in the 278 patent to Freescale. Freescale is a co-owner of the 278 patent and possesses the exclusive right to enforce the 278 patent, including the right to recover damages for past infringements, against Defendants. 13. The 278 patent is valid and enforceable. U.S. PATENT NO. 6,920, On July 19, 2005, the United States Patent and Trademark Office duly and legally issued United States Patent No. 6,920,316 (the " 316 patent" or the "Connell patent"), titled "High Performance Integrated Circuit Regulator with Substrate Transient Suppression," to PLAINTIFF'S FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT Page 3

4 Case 1:10-cv LY Document 24 Filed 07/20/10 Page 4 of 11 Lawrence Edwin Connell, Neal W. Hollenbeck, Michael Lee Bushman and Daniel Patrick McCarthy. A true and correct copy of the 316 patent is attached as Exhibit Freescale is the sole owner and assignee of all rights, title, and interest in and to the 316 patent and possesses all rights of recovery under the 316 patent, including the right to recover damages for past infringements. 16. The 316 patent is valid and enforceable. GENERAL ALLEGATIONS 17. Upon information and belief, Defendants use, sell, offer for sale, and/or distribute or offer for distribution one or more products that practice each of the elements of one or more claims of the 278 patent, without license from Freescale, in the Western District of Texas and throughout the United States, including but not limited to (1) integrated circuits with nonlicensed BGA and MAPBGA packages, which include the following exemplary integrated circuits and products: MN2PS0001SP1 UniPhier HD Camcorder Controller, Panasonic HDC-HS250 HD Video Camcorder, Panasonic HDC-HS100 HD Video Camcorder; MN2DS0015AA DVD Player System-on-Chip, Magnavox MSR90D6 DVD Recorder; MN2DS00151DB DVD Player System-on-Chip, Panasonic DMR-ES15 DVD recorder; ZSFD0RTB1 HD Camcorder Controller, Panasonic HDC-HS100 HD Video Camcorder; MN101BC98FPB Flash Controller, Panasonic RP-SS01GB 1GB MiniSD card; MN101BCA0DRA1 Flash Controller, Panasonic RP-SDR01GU1A 1GB SD memory card; MN103SD0QTA 32B Camcorder MPU, JVC GZ-MS120 Everio S Camcorder, JVC GZ-MG630 Everio G Camcorder; PLAINTIFF'S FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT Page 4

5 Case 1:10-cv LY Document 24 Filed 07/20/10 Page 5 of 11 MN89520RF Venus IV Camera Controller LSI, Panasonic DMC-TZ50 Digital Still Camera, Panasonic DMC-TZ5 Digital Still Camera, Panasonic DMC-TZ15 Digital Still Camera, Panasonic DMC-TZ4 Digital Still Camera, Panasonic DMC- TZ11 Digital Still Camera, Panasonic DMC-LX3 Digital Still Camera, Panasonic DMC-FZ28 Digital Still Camera, Panasonic DMC-FX500 Digital Still Camera, Panasonic DMC-FX520 Digital Still Camera, Panasonic DMC-FX150 Digital Still Camera, Panasonic DMC-FX180 Digital Still Camera, Panasonic DMC- FX37 Digital Still Camera, Panasonic DMC-FX38 Digital Still Camera, Panasonic DMC-FS20 Digital Still Camera, Panasonic DMC-FS5 Digital Still Camera, Panasonic DMC-FS3 Digital Still Camera, Panasonic DMC-LZ10 Digital Still Camera, Panasonic DMC-LZ8 Digital Still Camera, Panasonic Lumix G1 Digital Still Camera; MN103SC10ERF Venus III HD Camcorder Controller, Panasonic DMC-LS80 Digital Still Camera, Panasonic DMC-FZ8 Digital Still Camera, Panasonic DMC- FZ50 Digital Still Camera, Panasonic DMC-L10 Digital Still Camera, Panasonic DMC-L1 Digital Still Camera; MN2DS0015AD DVD Player System-on-Chip, Magnavox MSR90D6 DVD recorder; 2GB MiniSD Module; and (2) products that contain the above. 18. Upon information and belief, Defendants use, sell, offer for sale, and/or distribute or offer for distribution one or more products that practice each of the elements of one or more claims of the 316 patent, without license from Freescale, in the Western District of Texas and throughout the United States, including but not limited to (1) the following exemplary integrated circuits: MNZSFG3G 32-bit Single-chip Microcontroller Panasonic TH-50PZ85U 50" Plasma HDTV, Panasonic TH-58PZ850U Plasma HDTV, Panasonic TH- 46PZ850U Plasma HDTV; MNZSFG4G 32-bit Single-chip Microcontroller Panasonic TH-50PZ85U 50" Plasma HDTV; MN103SG3F 32-bit Single-chip Microcontroller Panasonic TH-50PZ85U 50" Plasma HDTV; and (2) products that contain the above. PLAINTIFF'S FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT Page 5

6 Case 1:10-cv LY Document 24 Filed 07/20/10 Page 6 of Upon information and belief, Defendants have knowledge of the 278 and/or 316 patents (collectively, the "Patents-in-Suit"), and have not ceased their infringing activities. 20. Defendants' continuing acts of infringement are irreparably harming and causing damage to Freescale. Freescale has no adequate remedy at law to redress Defendants' continuing acts of infringement. The hardships that would be imposed upon Defendants by an injunction are less than those faced by Freescale should an injunction not issue. Furthermore, the public interest would be served by issuance of an injunction. Count One Infringement of U.S. Patent No. 5,216, This count incorporates by reference paragraphs 1 through 20 as if fully set forth herein. 22. Upon information and belief, Defendants manufacture, use, sell, offer for sale, and/or distribute or offer for distribution one or more products, including but not limited to those listed in Paragraph 17, that practice each of the elements of one or more claims of the 278 patent, without license from Freescale, in the Western District of Texas and throughout the United States. 23. By manufacturing, using, selling, offering for sale, and/or distributing or offering for distribution its products, Defendants have directly infringed, and will continue to directly infringe, one or more claims of the 278 patent under 35 U.S.C. 271 (a), (b), (c), and/or (f), literally and/or under the doctrine of equivalents. 24. By manufacturing, using, selling, offering for sale, and/or distributing or offering for distribution its products, Defendants have contributorily infringed, and will continue to contributorily infringe, one or more claims of the 278 patent under 35 U.S.C. 271 (a), (b), (c), and/or (f), literally and/or under the doctrine of equivalents. PLAINTIFF'S FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT Page 6

7 Case 1:10-cv LY Document 24 Filed 07/20/10 Page 7 of By manufacturing, using, selling, offering for sale, and/or distributing or offering for distribution its products, Defendants have induced infringement of, and will continue to induce infringement of, one or more claims of the 278 patent under 35 U.S.C. 271 (b), and/or (f), literally and/or under the doctrine of equivalents. 26. Upon information and belief, Defendants' infringement of the 278 patent has been and continues to be willful and deliberate. 27. As a direct and proximate consequence of the acts and practices of Defendants, Freescale has been, is being and, unless such acts and practices are enjoined by the Court, will continue to be injured in its business and property rights, and has suffered, is suffering, and will continue to suffer injury and damages for which it is entitled to relief under 35 U.S.C As a direct and proximate consequence of the acts and practices of Defendants, Defendants have also caused, are causing and, unless such acts and practices are enjoined by the Court, will continue to cause irreparable harm to Freescale for which there is no adequate remedy at law, and for which Freescale is entitled to injunctive relief under 35 U. S. C Count Two Infringement of U.S. Patent No. 6,920, This count incorporates by reference paragraphs 1 through 28 as if fully set forth herein. 30. Upon information and belief, Defendants manufacture, use, sell, offer for sale, and/or distribute or offer for distribution one or more products, including but not limited to those listed in Paragraph 18, that practice each of the elements of one or more claims of the 316 patent, without license from Freescale, in the Western District of Texas and throughout the United States. PLAINTIFF'S FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT Page 7

8 Case 1:10-cv LY Document 24 Filed 07/20/10 Page 8 of By manufacturing, using, selling, offering for sale, and/or distributing or offering for distribution its products, Defendants have directly infringed, and will continue to directly infringe, one or more claims of the 316 patent under 35 U.S.C. 271 (a), (b), (c), and/or (f), literally and/or under the doctrine of equivalents. 32. By manufacturing, using, selling, offering for sale, and/or distributing or offering for distribution its products, Defendants have contributorily infringed, and will continue to contributorily infringe, one or more claims of the 316 patent under 35 U.S.C. 271 (a), (b), (c), and/or (f), literally and/or under the doctrine of equivalents. 33. By manufacturing, using, selling, offering for sale, and/or distributing or offering for distribution its products, Defendants have induced infringement of, and will continue to induce infringement of, one or more claims of the 316 patent under 35 U.S.C. 271 (b), and/or (f), literally and/or under the doctrine of equivalents. 34. Upon information and belief, Defendants' infringement of the 316 patent has been and continues to be willful and deliberate. 35. As a direct and proximate consequence of the acts and practices of Defendants, Freescale has been, is being and, unless such acts and practices are enjoined by the Court, will continue to be injured in its business and property rights, and has suffered, is suffering, and will continue to suffer injury and damages for which it is entitled to relief under 35 U.S.C As a direct and proximate consequence of the acts and practices of Defendants, Defendants have also caused, are causing and, unless such acts and practices are enjoined by the Court, will continue to cause irreparable harm to Freescale for which there is no adequate remedy at law, and for which Freescale is entitled to injunctive relief under 35 U. S. C REQUEST FOR A JURY TRIAL PLAINTIFF'S FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT Page 8

9 Case 1:10-cv LY Document 24 Filed 07/20/10 Page 9 of Freescale requests a jury trial of all issues in this action so triable. PRAYER FOR RELIEF WHEREFORE, Freescale prays for judgment against Defendants as follows and for the following relief: A. a judgment that each of the Patents-in-Suit was duly and legally issued, is valid and is enforceable; B. a preliminary and permanent injunction restraining Defendants and their respective officers, employees, agents, parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, and anyone else in active concert or participation with them, from taking any actions that would directly or indirectly infringe the patent or patents of which Defendants are accused of infringing; C. a judgment that Defendants have infringed, contributorily infringed, and/or induced infringement of one or more claims of the Patents-in-Suit; D. a judgment that Defendants have willfully infringed one or more claims of each of the Patents-in-Suit; E. actual damages through verdict and post-verdict until Defendants are enjoined from further infringing activities; F. an accounting of damages through verdict and post-verdict until Defendants are enjoined from further infringing activities; G. all pre-judgment and post-judgment interest allowed by law, including an award of prejudgment interest, pursuant to 35 U.S.C. 284, from the date of each act of infringement of the Patents-in-Suit to the day a damages judgment is entered, and further award of postjudgment interest, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1961, continuing until such judgment is paid, at the maximum rate allowed by law; PLAINTIFF'S FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT Page 9

10 Case 1:10-cv LY Document 24 Filed 07/20/10 Page 10 of 11 H. a judgment and order finding this to be an exceptional case and requiring Defendants to pay the costs of this action (including all disbursements) and attorneys' fees as provided by 35 U.S.C. 285; I. reasonable attorneys fees and costs; J. an award of increased damages pursuant to 35 U.S.C. 284 for Defendants' willful and deliberate patent infringement; and K. such other and further relief as the Court deems just and equitable. Dated: July 20, 2010 Respectfully submitted, By: /s/ Alan Albright Alan D. Albright State Bar No alan.albright@bgllp.com Barry K. Shelton State Bar No barry.shelton@bgllp.com Michael Chibib State Bar No michael.chibib@bgllp.com David Hoffman State Bar No david.hoffman@bgllp.com Betty H. Chen State Bar No betty.chen@bgllp.com BRACEWELL & GIULIANI LLP 111 Congress Avenue, Suite 2300 Austin, Texas (512) (512) fax Counsel for Plaintiff, Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. PLAINTIFF'S FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT Page 10

11 Case 1:10-cv LY Document 24 Filed 07/20/10 Page 11 of 11 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Betty H. Chen, hereby certify that on July 20, 2010, a true and correct copy of the foregoing First Amended Complaint was served on the following as indicated below: For Defendants Panasonic Corporation, Panasonic Semiconductor Discrete Devices Co., Ltd., and Panasonic Corporation of North America: Via ECF Jack Q. Lever Shamita Etienne-Cummings David Tennant WHITE & CASE LLP th Street NW Washington, DC Bijal V. Vakil WHITE & CASE LLP 3000 El Camino Real Building 5, Floor 9 Palo Alto, CA Price Ainsworth LAW OFFICES OF PRICE AINSWORTH, P.C. 48 East Avenue Austin, TX /s/ Betty H. Chen Betty H. Chen Bracewell & Giuliani LLP PLAINTIFF'S FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT Page 11