lego v. larose - complaint

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT

LEGO A/S

Plaintiff,

v.

LAROSE INDUSTRIES LLC d/b/a CRA-Z-ART

Defendant.

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Civil Action No.: ______

JURY TRIAL DEMANDED

March 20, 2014

COMPLAINT

Plaintiff LEGO A/S (LEGO) files this complaint against defendant LaRose Industries

LLC d/b/a Cra-Z-Art (Cra-Z-Art) and alleges as follows:

THE PARTIES

1. Plaintiff LEGO is a private company with a place of business located at Aastvej 1,Dk-7190, Billund, Denmark.

2.

Upon information and belief, defendant Cra-Z-Art is a division of LaRose

Industries LLC, a New Jersey corporation, and has its principal place of business at 1578 Sussex

Turnpike, Randolph, NJ 07869. Upon information and belief, Cra-Z-Art does business in the

State of Connecticut.

JURISDICTION AND VENUE

3. This Court has jurisdiction over the subject matter of this Complaint pursuant toat least 28 U.S.C. 1331, 1338(a) and (b), and 1367.

4. This Court has personal jurisdiction over Cra-Z-Art by virtue of, among otherthings, it transacting, doing, and soliciting business in this District and because the harm caused

by the Defendants actions occurred in this District.

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5. Venue is proper in this District pursuant to at least 28 U.S.C. 1391(b)(2).THE FRIENDS FIGURINES AND LEGOS PATENTS AND COPYRIGHTS

6. In 2012, the LEGObrand introduced its Friends figurines, which include a groupof miniature figurines representative of LEGO Friends characters, namely, Mia, Olivia, Emma,

Andrea, and Stephanie, who live in the imaginary LEGOtoy world of Heartlake City. With

themed elements and colorful details, LEGO

toy sets featuring the Friends figurines allow

consumers to design and build their own Heartlake City play scenarios, such as Heartlake City

Pool and Heartlake Pet Salon.

7.

Each LEGO Friends figurine has a head, arms, legs, and features certain fixed

facial expressions and various clothing styles. It comprises a distinct trapezoidal torso,

cylindrical head, arms bent slightly at the elbows, straight legs, and inverted feet with rounded

front edge and smaller sole outfitted with a multitude of shoe styles.

8. The LEGO Friends figurines embody features that are the subject of at least thefollowing U.S. design patents (collectively, the Asserted Patents):

a. D682,367, entitled Female Toy Figure, a copy of which is attached hereto asExhibit A;

b. D672,411, entitled Toy Figure, a copy of which is attached hereto asExhibit B;

c. D672,412, entitled Toy Figure, a copy of which is attached hereto asExhibit C;

d. D678,432, entitled Toy Figure, a copy of which is attached hereto asExhibit D;

e. D672,413, entitled Toy Figure, a copy of which is attached hereto as



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Exhibit E;

f. D682,367, entitled Female Toy Figure, a copy of which is attached heretoas Exhibit F; and

g. D689,568, entitled Head for a Toy Figure, a copy of which is attachedhereto as Exhibit G.

9. LEGO is the lawful owner, by assignment, of all rights, title, and interest in all ofthe Asserted Patents.

10. LEGO also owns several copyrights registered with the United States CopyrightOffice, including Registration Numbers VA 1-876-291, VA 1-876-279, VA 1-876-378, and VA

1-876-373 (collectively, the Asserted Copyrights), which claim features embodied in the

LEGO Friends figurines. Copies of the deposit materials submitted to the United States

Copyright Office as part of the Registered Copyrights are attached as Exhibits H through K.

CRA-Z-ARTS INFRINGING FIGURINE

11. Cra-Z-Art supplies into and sells toy sets in the United States, many of whichinclude a figurine having a trapezoidal torso, cylindrical head, arms bent slightly at the elbows,

straight legs, and inverted feet (the Infringing Figurine). The Infringing Figurine is marketed

and sold in, at least, Cra-Z-Arts LITE BRIX toy sets or as a Cra-Z-Art LITE BRIX figurine.

12. Cra-Z-Arts Infringing Figurine is strikingly and substantially similar to theAsserted Copyrights, and infringes claims of the Asserted Patents that are embodied in the

LEGO Friends figurines. In fact, the torso, head, arms, legs, and feet of Cra-Z-Arts Infringing

Figurine all have nearly exact dimensions and proportions as those respective parts of the

Asserted Copyrights and the corresponding claims of the Asserted Patents.

13. The photographs below show a LITE BRIX toy set sold by Cra-Z-Art featuring



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the Infringing Figure on the left, and an example of a LEGO Friendstoy set featuring the

protected LEGO Friendsfigurines on the right:

LITE BRIX Pet Shop Toy Set and the Infringing

Figurine LEGO FriendsHeartlake Pet Salon Toy Set and

LEGO Friendsfigurines

14. Upon information and belief, Cra-Z-Art had access to the protected LEGOFriends

figurines.

15. Cra-Z-Arts Infringing Figurine is an unauthorized reproduction of the AssertedCopyrights and the Asserted Patents.

16. LEGO has no agreement of any kind with Cra-Z-Art that would authorize Cra-Z-



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Arts reproduction of the Asserted Copyrights and the Asserted Patents or the sale or distribution

of the Infringing Figurine.

COUNT I

(Patent Infringement)

17. LEGO repeats and realleges paragraphs 1 through 16 of this Complaint as if fullyset forth herein.

18. LEGO is the owner, by assignment, of all rights, title and interest in the AssertedPatents.

19. By making, using, offering to sell, selling, and/or importing into the United Statesthe Infringing Figurine, Defendant has infringed and continues to infringe the Asserted Patents,

in violation of 35 U.S.C. 271.

20. Upon information and belief, Defendants infringement of the Asserted Patents iswillful, entitling LEGO to increased damages pursuant to 35 U.S.C. 284.

21. In addition, this case is exceptional, entitling LEGO to attorneys fees and costspursuant to 35 U.S.C. 285.

22. Unless enjoined by the Court, Defendant will continue to infringe the AssertedPatents.

23. As a direct and proximate result of Defendants conduct, LEGO has suffered, andwill continue to suffer, irreparable harm, for which it has no adequate remedy at law.

24. Unless this Court preliminarily and permanently enjoins Defendants infringingproduct, LEGO will continue to be irreparably harmed by Defendants infringement of the

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COUNT II

(Copyright Infringement)


26. The copyrighted LEGO Friendsfigurines comprise, in whole or in part, whollyoriginal works of authorship that are copyrightable subject matter under the copyright laws of the

United States, 17 U.S.C. 101, et seq. LEGO has complied in all respects with the laws

governing copyright and has secured the rights and privileges in, to and under the Asserted

Copyrights embodied in the LEGO Friends

figurines.

27. In violation of LEGOs exclusive rights in the LEGO Friendsfigurines and theAsserted Copyrights, Cra-Z-Art has reproduced the Asserted Copyrights, and sold and

distributed the Infringing Figurine that is strikingly and substantially similar to the LEGO

Friendsfigurines.

28. Cra-Z-Arts unlawful conduct constitutes infringement of LEGOs exclusiverights in the Asserted Copyrights including without limitation LEGOs rights under 17 U.S.C.

106.

29. Upon information and belief, through its acts described above, Cra-Z-Art hasknowingly and willfully infringed LEGOs exclusive rights in the Asserted Copyrights including,

without limitation, LEGOs exclusive rights under 17 U.S.C. 106.

30. Upon information and belief, as a direct and proximate result of Cra-Z-Artswrongful conduct, Cra-Z-Art has realized and continues to realize profits and other benefits

rightfully belonging to LEGO.

31. As a result of Cra-Z-Arts unlawful conduct, LEGO has suffered and will



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continue to suffer damages.

32. Cra-Z-Arts continued, unauthorized reproduction of the Asserted Copyrights, andsale and distribution of the Infringing Figurine is causing and will cause LEGO irreparable harm.

COUNT III

(Violation of the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act)


34. By engaging in the acts alleged above, Cra-Z-Art has willfully and maliciouslyengaged in conduct offensive to public policy, governing statutes, common law principles, and

established concepts of fairness.

35. Cra-Z-Arts willful and malicious conduct was and is immoral, unethical,oppressive, and unscrupulous.

36. Cra-Z-Arts conduct has caused and will continue to cause substantial injury toLEGO and to the public interest.

37. Cra-Z-Art committed such acts, and continues to commit such acts, in the conductof trade or commerce.

38. LEGO has suffered, and if Cra-Z-Art is not enjoined will continue to suffer, anascertainable loss of money or property as a result of Cra-Z-Arts actions.

39. By virtue of the above conduct, Cra-Z-Art has engaged in unfair competition andunfair or deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of trade or commerce in violation of the

Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act, Conn. Gen. Stat. 42-110a, et seq.

40. Cra-Z-Arts continued unlawful and unfair trade practices are causing and willcause LEGO irreparable harm.

41. A copy of this Complaint has been mailed to the Attorney General as required by



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Conn. Gen. Stat. 42-110g(c).

WHEREFORE, LEGO requests judgment as follows:

1. For a preliminary and permanent injunction restraining Cra-Z-Art, its officers,agents, servants and employees, and all persons in active concert or participation with Cra-Z-Art

or with any of the foregoing from infringing any of the claims of the Asserted Patents in any

manner;

2. For a judgment that one or more of the claims of the Asserted Patents have beeninfringed by Defendant;

3.

For a preliminary and permanent injunction restraining Cra-Z-Art, its officers,

agents, servants and employees, and all persons in active concert or participation with Cra-Z-Art

or with any of the foregoing from:

(a) making unauthorized reproductions of the copyrighted LEGO Friendsfigurines including any figurine that is substantially similar to the Asserted

Copyrights;

(b) continuing to distribute, sell, offer for sale, or authorize the sale of theInfringing Figurine or any other figurine that is substantially similar to the

Asserted Copyrights;

4. For a judgment that the Asserted Copyrights have been infringed by Defendant;5. An order that Cra-Z-Art be directed to file with this Court and serve on LEGO

within thirty days after the service of an injunction, a report, in writing and under oath,

confirming the destruction or other disposition of all copies of the Infringing figurine and all

means of producing copies of the Infringing figurine.

6. Awarding LEGO damages adequate to compensate LEGO for Defendants patent



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infringement, but in no event less than a reasonable royalty, together with interest thereon;

7. Awarding LEGO a threefold increase in damages as a result of willfulinfringement by Defendant;

8. Awarding LEGO its actual damages and Cra-Z-Arts profits in an amount to bedetermined at trial or statutory damages pursuant to 17 U.S.C. 504;

9. Awarding LEGO enhanced, statutory damages pursuant to 17 U.S.C. 504(c);10. Awarding LEGO its reasonable attorneys fees and costs pursuant to at least

Conn. Gen. Stat. 42-110g(d) and 17 U.S.C. 505; and

11.

Such other and further relief as the Court deems appropriate.



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JURY DEMAND

The Plaintiff demands a trial by jury of all issues so triable.

By: /s/ Elizabeth A. AlquistElizabeth A. Alquist (ct15643)

Day Pitney LLP242 Trumbull Street

Hartford, CT 06103-1212Tel. (860) 275-0100

Fax (860) [email protected]

Cecilia Zhang Stiber (ct27430)

Day Pitney LLPOne Canterbury Green

Stamford, CT 06901-2047Tel. (203) 977-7300

Fax (203) [email protected]

Attorneys for Plaintiff LEGO A/S



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1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 g 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1(12) Un ited States Design Patent (10) Patent No .: S D682,367 SPilgaard et a l . 45) Date of Pa ten t : ** *May 14, 2013(54) FEMALE TOY FIGURE

(75) Inventors: Pia Pilgaard, Abyhoj (DK); Maria doRosario Pereira da Costa, Vejle (DK)(73) Assigne e: Lego A/S, F3il lund (DK)( ) Notice: his patent is subject to a terminal dis-claimer.(**) Term: 4 Years(21) Appl . No.: 29/409,613(22) Filed: ec. 27, 2011(30) oreign Application Priority Data

Jun. 30, 2011 (WO) DM/076 470(51) LOC (9) Cl . 21-01(52) U.S. Cl.USPC D21/621(58) Field of Classification Search D21/621,D211 623, 624, 625, 628, 630, 631, 633, 640,D21/643 649, 659; 446/268, 360, 361, 376,446/379, 382-384; D19/62See application file for complete search history.(56) eferences Cited

U .S . P AT E N T D O C U M E N T S4,028,844 A * /1977 Dideriksen et al. ........ . 446/97D251,261 S * 3/1979 TapcLny D21/6234,205,482 A * 6/1980 Christiansen et al. . 446/97

D25 5 ,814 S 7/1980 Wexler D21/621D260 ,4 14 S 8/1981 Na k ao e t a l . D21/623D3I7,794 S 6/1991 Klitsner . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2I/621D323,006 S 1/1992 Mario D2I/648D323,197 S 1/1992 Mariol D21/631D323,542 S /1992 Mario D211643D352,078 S 1/1994 Bert rand D21/621

FOREIG N P A TENT DOCUM ENTSEM 00119714-0002 2/2003EM 01147268-0001 1 2011* cited by examinerPrimary Examiner -- Z enia B enne t t(74) Attorney, Agent, or Firm Day Pi tney LIT(57) LAIMThe o rnamen tal design for a female by f igure, as shown an ddescribed.

DESCRIPTIONFIG. 1 is a top, front perspective view of our ornamentaldesign for a fem ale toy figure;FIG. 2 is a front view thereo f;FIG. 3 is a rear view there of;FIG. 4 is a right side view thereo f;FIG. 5 is a left side view thereo f;FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof; and,FIG. 7 is a top plan view thereo f.The broken lines in ea ch of the figures are for environme ntalpurposes only and form no par t of the c la imed design.

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1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 , 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1(12) United States Design PatentDubreu il et al. 1 ) Patent No.: S D672,411 S(45) Date of Patent: ec. 11,2012(54) TOY FIGURE (56) eferences Cited

U.S. PATENT DOCUMENTS(75) Inventors: Arnaud Rene Albert Dubreuil , Vejle 4,028,844 A /1977 ideriksen et al. 446/97(DK); Mar ia do Rosar io Perch-a da 4,205,482 A /1980 hristiansen et al. 446/97Costa, Vejle (DK) D256,145 S /1980 Wyman D21/62ID323,006 S /1992 ario D2I/648D323,536 /1992 ario ....... ....... ...... D21/631(73) Assignee: Lego A/S, Billund (DK) D352,078 5 1/1994 ertrand D2I/621* cited by examiner(**) Term: 14 Years Primary Examiner -- Zenia Bennett

(21) Appl . No.: 29/409,604 (74) Attorney, Agent, or Firm Day Pitney LLP(57) LAIM(22) Filed: Dec. 27, 2011 The ornamental design for a toy figure, as shown anddescribed.(30) Foreign Application Priority Data DESCRIPTION

Jun, 30, 2011 (WO) M/076 470(51) LOC (9) Cl. 21-01(52) U.S. Cl. D21/659; D2I/648(58) Field of Classification Search D21/621,

D21/623, 624, 625, 628, 630, 631, 633, 640,D21/643-649, 659; 446/268, 360, 361, 376,

446/379, 382-384; D19162See application file for complete search history.

FIG. 1 is a top, front perspective view of our ornamentaldesign for a toy figure;FIG. 2 is a front view thereof;FIG. 3 is a rear view thereof;FIG. 4 is a right side view thereo f;FIG. 5 is a left side view thereof;FIG. 6 is a bot tom plan view thereof ; and.FIG. 7 is a top plan view thereo f.The broken lines in ea ch of the figures are for environme ntalpurposes only and form no par t of the c la imed design.1 Claim, 7 Drawing Shee ts



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1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 , 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1(12) United States Design PatentDubreuil et al. 1 0 ) Pa tent No . : S D672,412 S(45) Date of Patent : ec. 11, 2012(54) TOY FIGURE (56) eferences Cited

U.S. PATINT DOCUMINTS(75) Inventors: Arnaud Rene Albert Dubreuil, Vejle 4,028,844 A * /1977 ideriksen et al. .. 446/97(DK); Maria do Rosario Pereira da 4,205,482 A * /1980 hristiansen et al. 446/97Costa, Vejle (DK) D256,I45 /1980 yman ............. .......D323,006 S /1992 ario] D21/621D21/648

1)323,536 S /1992 ariol D21/631(73) Assignee; Lego A/S, Billund (DK) D352,078 S 1/1994 ertrand D21/621* cited by examiner(* *) Term: 14 Years Primary Examiner Z enia B enne t t(21) Appl. No.: 29/409,605 74) Attorney, Agent, or firm Day Pitney LLP(57) LAIM(22) Filed: Dec. 27, 2011 The ornamental design for a toy figure, as shown anddescribed.(30) Foreign Application Priority Data DESCRIPTION

Jun. 30,2011 (WO) M1076 470(51) LOC (9) Cl. 21-01(52) U.S. Cl. D21/659(58) Field of Classification Search 21/621,

D21/623, 624, 62 5, 628, 630, 631, 633, 640,D21/643-649, 659; 446/268, 360, 361, 376,

446/379, 382-384; D19/62See application file for complete search history.

FIG. i s a t op , f ron t perspec t ive v iew of our o rnam en ta ldesign for a toy figure;FIG. 2 is a front view thereof;FIG. 3 is a rear view thereof;FIG. 4 is a r ight side view thereof;FIG. 5 is a lef t side view thereo f;FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view the reof; and,FIG. 7 is a top plan view thereof.The broken lines in each of the figures are for environme ntalpurposes only and form no par t of the c la imed design.

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TOY FIGUREInventors: rnaud Ren e Albert Dubreuil , Vejle(DK); Maria do Rosario Pereira daCosta, Vejle (DK)

4,205,482 A /1980 hristiansen etal. 446/9713 25 6,14 5 S /1980 y man 1321/62113323,006 S /1992 ario D21/648D323,536 S /1992 ario D21/6311)352,078 S 1/1994 ert rand D21/621

* cited by examiner(73) Assignee: ego A/S, Billund (DK) Primary Examiner Z enia B enne t t(**) Term: 4 Years (74) Attorney, Agent, or Firm Day Pitney LLP(21) Appl . No.: 29/409,606 (57) LAIM(22) Filed: ec. 27, 2011 The ornamental design for a toy figure, as shown anddescribed.(30) Foreign Applicat ion Priori ty Data

Jun. 30, 2011 (WO) DM1076 470(51) LOC (9) Cl . 21-01(52) U.S. Cl. D21/659; D21/648(58) Field of Classification Search D21/621,D21/623, 624, 62 5, 628, 630, 631, 633, 640,D21/643-649. 659; 446/268, 360, 361, 376,446/379, 382-384; D19/62See application file for complete search history.(56) efe rences Ci t ed

U .S . P AT E N T D O C U M E N T S4,028,844 A * /1977 Dideriksen et al. ....... .... 446/97

DESCRIPTIONFIG. 1 i s a t op , f ron t perspec t ive v iew of our o rna men ta ldesign for a toy figure;FIG. 2 is a front view thereof;FIG. 3 is a rear view thereof;FIG. 4 is a right side view thereo f;FIG. 5 is a left side view thereof;FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof; and,FIG. 7 is a top plan view thereof.The broken lines in each o f the figures are for environm entalpurposes only and form no par t of the c la imed de sign.

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U .S . P AT E N T D O C U M E N T S(75) Inventors: Arnaud Rene Albert Dubreuil , Vejle 4,028,844 A * /1977 ideriksen et al. 46/97(DK); Maria do Rosario Pereira da 4,205,482 A /1980 hristiansen et al. 446/97Costa, Vejle (DK) D256,145 S /1980 Wyman D21/621D323,006 S /1992 ario' D21/648D323,536 S /1992 ariol D21/631(73) Assignee: Lego A/S, Billund (DK) D352,078 S 1/1994 er t r and D21/621* cited by examiner0K Term: 14 Years Primary Examiner Z enia B enne t t

(21) Appl . No.: 29/409,607 (74) Attorney, Agent, or Pirm Day Pitney LLP(57) LAIM(22) Filed: Dec. 27, 2011 The ornamental design lbr a toy figure, as shown anddescribed.(30) Foreign Application Priority Data DESCRIPTION

Jun. 30, 2011 (WO) DM1076 470(51) LOC (9) Cl. 21-01(52) U.S. Cl. D21/659(58) Field of Classification Search D21/621,

D21/623, 624, 625, 62 8, 630, 631, 633, 640,D21/643-649, 659; 446/268, 360, 361, 376,

446/379, 382-384; D19162See application file for complete search history.

FIG. 1 i s a t op , f ron t perspec tive v iew o f our o rname n ta ldesign for a toy figure;FIG. 2 is a front view thereof;FIG. 3 is a rear view thereof;FIG. 4 is a right side view thereof;FIG. 5 is a left side view thereof;FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof; and,FIG. 7 is a top plan view thereof.The broken lines in each of the figures arc for environmentalpurposes only and form no par t of the c la imed design.1 Claim, 7 Drawing Sheets

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1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ) I R 1 2 (12) United States Design Patent 1 0 Patent No.: S D682,367 SPilgaard et a l. 45) Date of Patent: May 14, 2013(54) FEMALE TOY FIGURE(75) Inventors: Pia Pilgaard, Abyhoj (DK); Maria doRosario Pereira da Costa, Vejle (DK)(73) Assignee: Lego A/S, Billund (DK)(* ) Notice: his patent is subject to a terminal dis-claimer.

D255,814 S * 7/1980 Wexler 2I /621D260,414 s * 8/1981 Nakao eta , D2I/623D317,794 S * 6/1991 Klitsner D21/621D323,006 S * 1/1992 Mario D21/648D323,197 s * 1/1992 Mario D21/631D323,542 S * 1/1992 Mario D21/643D352,078 S * 11/1994 Bertrand D21/621

F O RE IGN P AT E N T D O C U M E N T SEM 00119714-0002 2 /2003EM 0114 7268-0001 /2011(* *) Term: 4 Years cited by examiner

(21) Appl. No.: 29/409,613(22) Filed: ec. 27, 2011(30) oreign Application Priority Data

Jun. 30, 2011 (WO) M1076 470(51) LOC (9) Cl . 21-01(52) U.S. Cl.USPC D211621(58) Field of Classification Search D21/621,D21/623, 624, 625, 628, 630, 631, 633, 640,D211643-649, 659; 446/268, 360, 361, 376,446/379, 382-384; D19/62See application file for complete search history.(56) eferences Cited

U.S. PATENT DOCUMENTS4,028,844 A * 6/1977 Dideriksen et al. 446/97D251,261 S* 3/1979 Tapdrup D21/6234,205,482 A * 6/1980 Christiansen etal. 446/97

Primary Examiner Z enia B enne t t(74) Attorney, Agent, or Firm Day Pitney LLP(57) LAIMThe ornam ental design for a female toy figure, as shown an ddescribed.

DESCRIPTIONFIG. i s a t op , f ron t perspec t ive v iew of our o rnam en ta ldesign for a female to y figure;FIG. 2 is a front view thereof;FIG. 3 is a rear view thereof;FIG. 4 is a right side view thereof;FIG. 5 is a left side view thereof;FIG. 6 is a bot tom plan view thereof ; and,FIG. 7 is a top plan view thereof.The broken lines in ea ch of the figures are for environme ntalpurposes only and form no par t of the c la imed de sign.

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Jun. 30, 2011 (WO) DM/076 470(51) LOC (9) Cl. 21-01(52) U.S. Cl.

USPC D21165 8(58) Field of Classification SearchUSPC D21/621, 623, 624, 625, 628 , 630,D21/631, 633, 640, 643-649, 659; 446/268,446/360, 361, 376, 379, 382-384; D19/62See application file for complete search history.(56) efe rences Ci t ed

U .S . P AT E N T D O C U M E N T SD251,261 S * 3/1979 Tapdnip D21/6234,205,482 A * 6 /1980 Christiansen et al. .. 446/97

D255,814 S 7/1980 Wexler D21/62t1)260,414 S 8/1981 Nakao et al. D21/623D352,078 S 11/1994 Bertrand D21/621D404,441 S 1/1999 TongD481,770 S 11/2003 Choy D21/659D514,633 S 2/2006 Zheng D21/659D577,468 S 9/2008 Rutherford et al D30/160D634,373 S 3(2 0 1 1 Marrero D21(659

* cited by examinerPrimary Examiner Zenia Bennet t(74) Attorney, Agent, or Firm Day Pitney LLP(57) LAIMThe o rnamen tal design for a hea d for a toy f igure . as shownand described.

DESCRIPTIONFIG. 1 i s a t op , f ron t perspec tive v iew o f our o rname n ta ldesign for a head for a toy figure;FIG. 2 is a front view thereof;FIG. 3 is a rear view thereof;FIG. 4 is a right side view thereof;FIG. 5 is a left side view thereof;FIG. 6 is a bot tom plan view thereof ; and,FIG. 7 is a top plan view thereof.The broken lines in each o f the figures are for environm entalpurposes only and form no par t of the c la imed de sign.

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This Certificate issued under the sea l of the CopyrightOffice in accordance with title 17 United tates Co deattests that registration has been made for the workidentified below. The information on this certificate hasbeen made a par t of the Copyright Office records.

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Date of 1st Publication: August 31 , 2011

Author: LEGO A/SAuthor Created: sculpture

Work made for hire: YesCitizen of: Denmark

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