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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF GEORGIA
ATLANTA DIVISION
)
)VERINT SYSTEMS INC. and )
VERINT AMERICAS INC. )) Civil Action No. ___________
Plaintiffs, )
) JURY TRIAL DEMANDEDv. )
)VOICE PRINT INTERNATIONAL, INC. )
)Defendant. )
)
)
COMPLAINT
Plaintiffs, Verint Systems Inc. (“VSI”) and Verint Americas Inc. (“VAI”)
(collectively “Verint”), for their Complaint against Defendant, Voice Print
International, Inc. (“VPI”), allege as follows:
THE PARTIES
1. Plaintiff VSI is a corporation organized under the laws of the State of
Delaware, having its principal place of business at 330 South Service Road,
Melville, NY 11747.
2. Plaintiff VAI is a corporation organized under the laws of the State of
Delaware, having its principal place of business at 800 North Point Parkway,
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Alpharetta, GA 30022. VAI is a wholly-owned subsidiary of VSI.
3. Upon information and belief, Defendant VPI is a corporation
organized and existing under the laws of the State of California, having its
principal place of business at 160 Camino Ruiz, Camarillo, CA 93012.
JURISDICTION AND VENUE
4. This action arises under Title 35 of the United States Code.
Jurisdiction of this Court is based on 28 U.S.C. §§ 1331 and 1338(a). Venue is
proper in this district pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 1391(b), 1391(c), and 1400(b).
BACKGROUND
5. Verint is engaged in the business of inventing, developing,
manufacturing, selling, installing, and/or distributing computer software and
hardware products and systems. The products and systems are directed to, inter
alia, the analysis, recording, monitoring, transmission, and/or security of electronic
communications, such as but not limited to telephonic, facsimile, and e-mail
communications to and from contact centers and call centers that handle incoming
and/or outgoing contacts with actual and prospective customers and clients.
Verint’s technology can provide an end user with the ability to capture, analyze
and act on large volumes of complex, and often underused, information sources,
such as voice, video, and unstructured text, which can enhance the ability of
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organizations of all sizes to make timelier and effective decisions based on such
information.
6. Verint’s products and systems are used by more than 10,000
organizations in over 150 countries, including over 80 percent of the Fortune 100.
For example, Verint’s workforce optimization and voice of the customer solutions
are designed to, inter alia, help organizations enhance customer service operations
in contact centers, branches, and back-office environments, which in turn can
increase customer satisfaction, reduce operating costs, identify revenue
opportunities, and improve profitability. Verint uses its core competencies to
develop highly scalable solutions with advanced, integrated analytics for both
unstructured and structured information. Verint has expended substantial
resources inventing and developing this technology. For example, Verint utilizes
more than 1,000 employees and contractors in research and development
throughout the world, and has obtained more than 600 patents and applications
worldwide. In fiscal year 2012 alone, Verint obtained issuance or allowance of 50
patents in the United States. Verint has licensed one or more of the patents to
others in the industry under reasonable terms, through its Open Innovation
Network TM
(“OIN”) licensing program.
7. On information and belief, VPI manufactures, uses, sells, offers to
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sell, installs, distributes, exports, and/or imports computer software and hardware
products and systems in Georgia and elsewhere, directed to and for use in
connection with methods involving the analysis, recording, monitoring,
transmission, and security of electronic communications, such as telephonic
communications to and from contact centers and call centers. VPI maintains, or
has maintained, a web site that claims “more than 1,500 loyal customers
worldwide.” A true and correct copy of the relevant web page is attached hereto as
part of Exhibit 1.
ALLEGATIONS COMMON TO MULTIPLE COUNTS
8. Verint is the sole owner of the entire right, title, and interest in and to
U.S. Patent No. 5,790,798 (“the ‘798 patent”); U.S. Patent No. 6,510,220 (“the
‘220 patent”); U.S. Patent No. 7,203,285 (“the ‘285 patent”); U.S. Patent No.
7,376,735 (“the ‘735 patent”); U.S. Patent No. 7,574,000 (“the ‘000 patent”); U.S.
Patent No. 7,774,854 (“the ‘854 patent”); U.S. Patent No. 7,852,994 (“the ‘994
patent”); U.S. Patent No. 8,130,926 (“the ‘926 patent”); U.S. Patent No. 8,204,056
(“the ‘056 patent”); U.S. Patent No. RE43,324 (“the ‘324 patent”); and U.S. Patent
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No. RE43,386 (“the ‘386 patent”) (collectively, “the Patents-in-Suit”).1, 2
9. The ‘285 and ‘000 patents are related, i.e., share a common effective
filing date and have similar or identical specifications; the ‘324 and ‘386 patents
are related; the ‘798 and ‘220 patents are related.
10. Verint owns all right, title, and interest to the Patents-in-Suit,
including the right to sue for infringement thereof. As the owner of the Patents-in-
Suit, Verint has the right to bring actions for infringement of the Patents-in-Suit.
11. Upon information and belief, VPI has been manufacturing, using,
selling, offering to sell, installing, distributing, exporting, and/or importing
computer software and hardware products and systems directed to and for use in
connection with methods involving the analysis, recording, transmission, and
1 Verint has accused CallCopy, Inc. of infringing the ‘798 patent, the ‘220 patent,
and the ‘386 patent in an action currently in its early stages in the Northern District
of Georgia, Verint Systems Inc. and Verint Americas Inc. v. CallCopy, Inc. d/b/a
Uptivity, 1:14-cv-00523-TWT. Verint has accused Envision Telephony, Inc. ofinfringing the ‘798 patent, the ‘220 patent, the ‘854 patent, the ‘324 patent, and the
‘386 patent in another action currently in its early stages in the Northern District ofGeorgia, Verint Systems Inc. and Verint Americas Inc. v. Envision Telephony, Inc.,
1:14-cv-00260-TWT.2 CallCopy, Inc. filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Petitions for
Inter Partes Review of the ‘994 patent and the ‘324 patent (IPR2013-00490;IPR2013-00492). Both of these petitions were denied in their entirety, with the
Patent Trial and Appeal Board finding that the petitioner did not demonstrate areasonable likelihood that at least one of the challenged claims was unpatentable
based on the grounds asserted in the petitions.
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security of electronic communications under the following trade designations in,
into, or from the United States: “VPI Empower Suite;” “VPI Capture Essential;”
“VPI Capture;” “VPI Capture Pro;” “VPI Quality”; “VPI Quality Pro;” “VPI Fact
Finder;” “VPI Insight;” “VPI Performance;” “VPI Coaching;” “VPI Foresight;”
and “VPI VirtualSource.”
12. The use of the above-identified products by VPI’s customers
constitutes direct infringement of one or more of the Patents-in-Suit.
13. The VPI product “VPI Empower” is a software suite specifically
adapted for use in workforce management in the contact center industry or other
related industries, and on information and belief has no other substantial use.
Most, if not all, of the other VPI products identified in paragraph 11 are individual
modules that are, or optionally can be provided as part of the Empower suite.
14. VPI on its web site states that the Empower suite provides its
customers with “powerful Call Center Recording systems that deliver actionable
insights and tools for effective Call Center Quality Assurance and real-time
monitoring of contact center performance, with tightly integrated processes for
targeted, timely improvement.” VPI also states that the Empower suite can
“provide proof of regulatory compliance by 100 percent Call Center Recording of
voice and data interactions with optional filtering of sensitive data (PCI-DSS,
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example, VPI’s web site includes a brochure that depicts the integration of the
Empower software suite into the Cisco Systems Unified Communications Manager
system. VPI’s web site also depicts integration of Empower into Cisco’s Unified
Contact Center Enterprise system. VPI’s web site also depicts integration of VPI
software applications into the Avaya Communication Manager and/or IP Office.
True and correct copies of the relevant web pages are attached hereto as part of
Exhibit 1.
17. On information and belief, VPI implements and integrates its products
into the contact centers of its customers, and the use of the VPI products by its
customers constitutes direct infringement of one or more of the Patents-in-Suit.
For example, VPI’s website includes a pages that states, under the heading
“System Implementation:”
A system engineer and your project manager will help to verify
the completion of your site preparation. The VPI OperationsTeam will be involved in preparing the system build and burn-in testing for your solution, and scheduling an onsite or remote
installation date (acceptable to you or certified dealer) and
technical resource to complete the installation of your solution.
These details will be communicated through your assigned VPI
Project Manager.
A true and correct copy of the above-referenced web page is attached hereto as part
of Exhibit 1.
18. On information and belief, VPI trains the personnel of its customers to
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use its products. For example, VPI’s website includes a page that states, under the
heading “Installation and Training:”
Your VPI installation technician (or certified dealer) will install
equipment any purhcased [sic] hardware components, loadsoftware, and perform testing of all systems to your satisfaction.
Once system verification is completed, your installationtechnician will train your technical system administrators, and a
VPI Corporate Trainer will be scheduled to train your users on
your new VPI applications.
A true and correct copy of the above-referenced web page is attached hereto as part
of Exhibit 1.
19. On information and belief, VPI has continuous and systematic
contacts with the State of Georgia. On information and belief, VPI maintains a
permanent staff located in and/or supporting its activities in Georgia. Exhibit 2,
which includes a printout from yatedo.com, indicates that VPI maintains a Sales
Engineer in the greater Atlanta area. On information and belief, VPI has hired,
seeks to hire, or has sought to hire personnel who are or will be located in, and/or
support or will support VPI’s activities in Georgia. Exhibit 3, which includes
printouts from linkedin.com, indicates that VPI is seeking, or has sought to hire an
Account Executive–Small Medium Business, in Atlanta, Georgia.
20. On information and belief, VPI participated in the 2013 International
Customer Management Institute (“ICMI”) Contact Center Demo & Conference
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(“the 2013 ICMI Conference”), which was held on October 21-23, 2013, in
Atlanta, Georgia. On information and belief, the 2013 ICMI Conference included
between 500 and 600 attendees, and on information and belief, VPI offered for sale
and/or sold at the 2013 ICMI Conference one or more of the VPI products
identified in paragraph 11. A true and correct copy of the Media Kit and
Prospectus for the 2014 ICMI Contact Center Demo & Conference, which
indicates VPI’s participation in the Conference, is attached hereto as part of
Exhibit 4.
21. Upon information and belief, one or more companies located in
Georgia, or with operations in Georgia attended the 2013 ICMI Conference. A
true and correct list of at least some of the attendees at the 2013 ICMI Conference
is attached hereto as part of Exhibit 4. See Declaration of Amanda Dingus,
attached hereto as Exhibit 5; see also Verint Systems Inc. and Verint Americas Inc.
v. CallCopy, Inc. d/b/a Uptivity, 1:14-cv-00523-TWT (N.D. Ga.), Dkt. Nos. 1 at ¶
15; 1-9; 1-10; 1-11.
22. On information and belief, attendees at the 2013 ICMI Conference,
including VPI, were allowed opportunities to visit and tour four companies in
Atlanta, Georgia during the 2013 ICMI Conference These companies included
Delta Air Lines, Convergent, AutoTrader.com, and The Home Depot. A true and
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correct copy of ICMI’s website showing the 2013 ICMI Conference site tours is
attached hereto as Exhibit 6. Further, on information and belief, Atlanta-based
companies such as Delta Air Lines and The Home Depot attended the 2013 ICMI
Conference.
23. On information and belief, VPI has customers in Georgia and/or
customers with operations in Georgia, and on information and belief, VPI has
offered for sale and/or has sold one or more of the VPI products identified in
paragraph 11 to such customers. For example, VPI’s website lists CNN and
Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., both of which are headquartered in Atlanta,
Georgia, as VPI’s customers. True and correct copies of the relevant VPI web
pages are attached hereto as part of Exhibit 1. True and correct copies of the
relevant CNN and Turner web pages are attached hereto as Exhibit 7.
24. Further, in the Customer Testimonials section of its website, VPI lists
Manheim Auctions; HealthPort Technologies; and The College Life Fund Division
as VPI customers. Manheim Auctions is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
HealthPort Technologies is headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The College
Life Fund Division has an office in Norcross, Georgia. A true and correct copy of
the relevant VPI web page is attached hereto as part of Exhibit 1. True and correct
copies of the relevant Manheim Auctions, HealthPort Technologies, and College
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Life Fund Division web pages are attached hereto as Exhibits 8, 9, and 10,
respectively.
25. Further, VPI lists AirTran as one of its “more than 1,500 loyal
customers.” A true and correct copy of the relevant VPI web page is attached
hereto as part of Exhibit 1. Upon information and belief, AirTran operated call
centers in Carrollton, Georgia, and Savannah, Georgia, until July 2013. Upon
AirTran’s merger with Southwest Airlines, AirTran and Southwest Airlines began
operating call centers in Atlanta, Georgia. A true and correct copy of the an on-
line news article referring to Southwest Airlines/AirTran’s Atlanta call center
operations is attached hereto as Exhibit 11.
26. VPI’s web site is interactive. For example, the website allows users to
request a demo, and permits the user to specifically select “Georgia” from a
dropdown menu (after selecting “United States” as the country). The website can
also be used to request quotes or additional information, and again permits the user
to specifically select “Georgia” from a dropdown menu. True and correct copies
of the relevant VPI web pages referenced in this paragraph are attached hereto as
part of Exhibit 1.
27. On information and belief, VPI has resellers in Georgia. For instance,
VetConnexx, a company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, partners with VPI. A
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true and correct copy of the relevant page from VetConnexx’s website is attached
hereto as Exhibit 12. By way of its partnership with VetConnexx, VPI has offered
for sale and/or sold one or more of the VPI products listed in paragraph 11,
through VetConnexx, to customers in Georgia and/or to customers with operations
in Georgia.
28. On information and belief, VPI plans to host the Public Safety
Answering Points (PSAP) Forum to be held in in Atlanta, Georgia on November
13, 2014. A true and correct copy of the web site for the PSAP Forum is attached
hereto as Exhibit 13.
29. On information and belief, Defendant VPI is infringing and has
infringed the Patents-in-Suit in violation of 35 U.S.C. § 271 as follows:
a. by making, using, offering to sell, and/or selling in the United
States or importing into the United States computer software and/or
hardware and/or systems, including the following products: “VPI Empower
Suite;” “VPI Capture Essential;” “VPI Capture;” “VPI Capture Pro;” “VPI
Quality”; “VPI Quality Pro;” “VPI Fact Finder;” “VPI Insight;” “VPI
Performance;” “VPI Coaching;” “VPI Foresight;” and “VPI VirtualSource.”
(hereinafter, collectively the “Accused Products”), and/or by engaging in or
practicing in the United States methods or processes covered by the Patents-
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In-Suit, including such methods or processes which utilize one or more of
the Accused Products; and/or
b. by offering to sell or selling within the United States or
importing into the United States a component of a product or system (e.g.,
various components of the “Empower Suite”) covered by one or more of the
Patents-In-Suit; or a component for use in practicing a method or process
within one or more of the aforementioned patents, constituting a material
part of one or more of the aforementioned patents, knowing the same to be
especially made or especially adapted for use in an infringement of one or
more of the aforementioned patents, and not a staple article or commodity of
commerce suitable for substantial non-infringing use; and/or
c. by supplying or causing to be supplied in or from the United
States all or a substantial portion of components (e.g., hardware required to
accomplish to form a product or system covered by one or more of the
Patents-In-Suit), including by supplying or causing to be supplied in or from
the United States the Accused Products, in such a manner as to actively
induce the combination of such components outside of the United States in a
manner that would infringe one or more of the Patents-In-Suit if such
combination occurred within the United States; and/or
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d. by supplying or causing to be supplied in or from the United
States a component of a product or system within one or more of the
Patents-In-Suit that is especially made or especially adapted for use
according to one or more of the Patents-In-Suit and is not a staple article or
commodity of commerce suitable for substantial non-infringing use,
knowing that such component is so made or adapted and intending that such
component will be combined outside of the United States in a manner that
would infringe one or more of the Patents-In-Suit if such combination
occurred within the United States, including by supplying or causing to be
supplied in or from the United States one or more of the Accused Products;
and/or
e. by actively inducing one or more of the activities identified in
subparagraphs (a) through (d) hereof with respect to at least the ‘798 patent;
the ‘220 patent; the ‘285 patent; the ‘735 patent; the ‘000 patent; and the
‘854 patent.
30. VPI actively encourages its customers to purchase third party
equipment for the purpose of using systems and methods covered by one or more
of the Patents-In-Suit. For example, VPI states on its web site that “[w]hen
configured for the Avaya H.323 option, VPI CAPTURE performs recording of
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VoIP calls by collecting the Real-time Transport Protocol (RTP) voice packets
bound for the agents’ IP telephones or softphones.” A true and correct copy of the
relevant VPI web page is attached hereto as part of Exhibit 1.
31. VPI actively induces its customers to directly infringe systems and
methods covered by one or more of the Patents-In-Suit by encouraging and
training those customers to combine software, e.g., the “Empower Suite,” with
telecommunications hardware provided by third party venders. A true and correct
copy of the relevant VPI web page is attached hereto as part of Exhibit 1.
32. VPI contributes to the direct infringement of its customers by
providing software which is specially adapted for use in systems and in performing
methods covered by one or more of the Patents-In-Suit. VPI’s software is not a
staple of commerce and the features of its software are not suitable for any non-
infringing use.
33. VPI had actual knowledge and/or notice of at least the ‘798 patent; the
‘220 patent; the ‘285 patent; the ‘735 patent; the ‘000 patent; and the ‘854 patent
from a time prior to the filing of the present complaint, and/or subjectively
believed that there was a high probability that one or more of the aforementioned
patents existed prior to the filing of the present complaint, and took deliberate
actions to avoid learning of the existence of the aforementioned patents.
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34. By letter dated August 23, 2010, VSI contacted VPI and invited VPI
to participate in the OIN. A true and correct copy of the August 23rd letter is
attached hereto as Exhibit 14. OIN is a licensing program under which VSI offers
to grant, under reasonable terms, a world-wide license to its extensive portfolio of
patents directed, in part, to the analysis, recording, monitoring, transmission,
and/or security of electronic communications such as telephonic, facsimile, and e-
mail communications.
35. In its August 23rd correspondence, VSI provided VPI with claim
charts showing how VPI’s activities fall within the claim scope of various patents
within the OIN, including the ‘798 patent; the ‘220 patent; the ‘285 patent; the
‘735 patent; the ‘000 patent; and the ‘854 patent. True and correct copies of the
claim charts directed to these patents are attached hereto as Exhibit 15.
36. In its August 23, 2010, correspondence, VSI also provided VPI with a
“Patent Marking Notice,” a true and correct copy of which is attached hereto as
Exhibit 16. The Patent Marking notice listed the ‘798 patent; the ‘220 patent; the
‘285 patent; the ‘735 patent; the ‘000 patent; and the ‘854 patent. ( Id .) The Patent
Marking notice also listed the pending applications that subsequently issued as the
‘926 patent (U.S. Application Serial No. 11/608,358) and the ‘056 patent (U.S.
Application Serial No. 11/395,759).
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37. Verint’s on-line Intellectual Property Notice is updated no less
frequently than yearly. All of the Patents-in-Suit were listed on the on-line
Intellectual Property Notice no later than January 15, 2013. Exhibit 17 attached
hereto is a true and correct copy of the on-line Intellectual Property Notice as of
January 15, 2013.
38. Andrew Marsh, President and CEO of VPI, replied to VSI’s August
23, 2010 letter in correspondence dated September 30, 2010, in which Mr. Marsh
requested additional time to study the documents provided by Verint. A true and
correct copy of the September 30th correspondence is attached hereto as Exhibit
18.
39. By letter dated October 14, 2010 from VSI to Mr. Marsh, VSI
acknowledged Mr. Marsh’s correspondence of September 30th, and invited Mr.
Marsh to discuss this matter in a telephone conference. A true and correct copy of
the October 14th correspondence is attached hereto as Exhibit 19.
40. Upon receiving no further response from Mr. Marsh, Verint on
January 4, 2011 sent follow-up correspondence to Mr. Marsh requesting a
response. A true and correct copy of this correspondence is attached hereto as
Exhibit 20.
41. Having received no response from Mr. Marsh as of March 8, 2012,
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Verint on that date sent further correspondence to Mr. Marsh informing him that
Verint had recently obtained another participant in the OIN, and once again asking
Mr. Marsh to provide an indication of his availability for a discussion relating to
licensing and business opportunities. A true and correct copy of this
correspondence is attached hereto as Exhibit 21.
42. On April 16, 2013, Verint, through its outside counsel, sent
correspondence to Mr. Marsh forwarding a copy of a complaint in which seven of
the patents being asserted in the present complaint were asserted against another
entity, CallCopy, Inc. Verint, in this correspondence, also reiterated its invitation
for VPI to obtain a license relating to Verint’s patent portfolio on reasonable terms.
A true and correct copy of the forwarding correspondence is attached hereto as
Exhibit 22.
43. On August 15, 2013, Verint’s outside counsel sent additional
correspondence to Mr. Marsh forwarding copies of complaints for patent
infringement filed in two other actions. In one of these actions, the named
defendant, Interactive Intelligence, Inc., was accused of infringing all of the patents
being asserted in the present complaint. In the other action, the named defendant,
CallCopy, was accused of infringing three of the patents being asserted in the
present complaint. A true and correct copy of the forwarding correspondence is
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attached hereto as Exhibit 23.
44. On November 7, 2013, Verint’s outside counsel sent a confidentiality
agreement to Mr. Marsh for his review and signature. Verint’s outside counsel
also indicated that outside counsel would be contacting Mr. Marsh shortly
regarding the OIN. A true and correct copy of the forwarding correspondence is
attached hereto as Exhibit 24. Notwithstanding Verint’s efforts to contact Mr.
Marsh, substantive licensing discussions between Verint and VPI have not
occurred.
45. Despite Verint providing VPI with multiple opportunities for an
amicable resolution, no licensing arrangement has been reached between the
parties.
46. Verint has been damaged as a result of VPI’s acts of patent
infringement in an amount to be determined at trial.
47. Verint will suffer imminent and irreparable injury unless this Court
enjoins VPI from further acts of infringement.
COUNT I
(Infringement of the ‘798 patent)
48. Plaintiffs incorporate by reference each and every allegation contained
in paragraphs 1 through 47 above.
49. The ‘798 patent, entitled “Method and Apparatus for Simultaneously
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Monitoring Computer User Screen and Telephone Activity From a Remote
Location,” was duly and legally issued on August 4, 1998, and is currently in full
force and effect and has been since the date of issuance. A copy of the ‘798 patent
is attached hereto as Exhibit 25.
COUNT II
(Infringement of the ‘220 patent)
50. Plaintiffs incorporate by reference each and every allegation contained
in paragraphs 1 through 49 above.
51. The ‘220 patent, entitled “Method and Apparatus for Simultaneously
Monitoring Computer User Screen and Telephone Activity From a Remote
Location,” was duly and legally issued on January 21, 2003, and is currently in full
force and effect and has been since the date of issuance. A copy of the ‘220 patent
is attached hereto as Exhibit 26.
COUNT III
(Infringement of the ‘285 patent)
52. Plaintiffs incorporate by reference each and every allegation contained
in paragraphs 1 through 51 above.
53. The ‘285 patent, entitled “System and Method for Recording Voice
and the Data Entered by a Call Center Agent and Retrieval of These
Communication Streams for Analysis or Correction,” was duly and legally issued
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on April 10, 2007 and is currently in full force and effect and has been since the
date of issuance. A copy of the ‘285 patent is attached hereto as Exhibit 27.
COUNT IV
(Infringement of the ‘735 patent)
54. Plaintiffs incorporate by reference each and every allegation contained
in paragraphs 1 through 53 above.
55. The ‘735 patent, entitled “Method, Apparatus, and System for
Capturing Data Exchanged Between a Server and a User,” was duly and legally
issued on May 20, 2008 and is currently in full force and effect and has been since
the date of issuance. A copy of the ‘735 patent is attached hereto as Exhibit 28.
COUNT V
(Infringement of the ‘000 patent)
56. Plaintiffs incorporate by reference each and every allegation contained
in paragraphs 1 through 55 above.
57. The ‘000 patent, entitled “System and Method for Analysing
Communications Streams,” was duly and legally issued on August 11, 2009 and is
currently in full force and effect and has been since the date of issuance. A copy of
the ‘000 patent is attached hereto as Exhibit 29.
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COUNT VI
(Infringement of the ‘854 patent)
58. Plaintiffs incorporate by reference each and every allegation contained
in paragraphs 1 through 57 above.
59. The ‘854 patent, entitled “Systems and Methods for Protecting
Information,” was duly and legally issued on August 10, 2010 and is currently in
full force and effect and has been since the date of issuance. A copy of the ‘854
patent is attached hereto as Exhibit 30.
COUNT VII
(Infringement of the ‘994 patent)
60. Plaintiffs incorporate by reference each and every allegation contained
in paragraphs 1 through 59 above.
61. The ‘994 patent, entitled “Systems and Methods for Recording
Audio,” was duly and legally issued on December 14, 2010 and is currently in full
force and effect and has been since the date of issuance. A copy of the ‘994 patent
is attached hereto as Exhibit 31.
COUNT VIII
(Infringement of the ‘926 patent)
62. Plaintiffs incorporate by reference each and every allegation contained
in paragraphs 1 through 61 above.
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63. The ‘926 patent, entitled “Systems and Methods for Recording Data,”
was duly and legally issued on March 6, 2012 and is currently in full force and
effect and has been since the date of issuance. A copy of the ‘926 patent is
attached hereto as Exhibit 32.
COUNT IX
(Infringement of the ‘056 patent)
64. Plaintiffs incorporate by reference each and every allegation contained
in paragraphs 1 through 63 above.
65. The ‘056 patent, entitled “Systems and Methods for Endpoint
Recording Using a Media Application Server,” was duly and legally issued on June
19, 2012 and is currently in full force and effect and has been since the date of
issuance. A copy of the ‘056 patent is attached hereto as Exhibit 33.
COUNT X
(Infringement of the ‘324 patent)
66. Plaintiffs incorporate by reference each and every allegation contained
in paragraphs 1 through 65 above.
67. The ‘324 patent, entitled “VOIP Voice Interaction Monitor,” was duly
and legally issued on April 24, 2012 and is currently in full force and effect and
has been since the date of issuance. A copy of the ‘324 patent is attached hereto as
Exhibit 34.
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COUNT XI
(Infringement of the ‘386 patent)
68. Plaintiffs incorporate by reference each and every allegation contained
in paragraphs 1 through 67 above.
69. The ‘386 patent, entitled “Communication Management System for
Network-Based Telephones,” was duly and legally issued on May 15, 2012 and is
currently in full force and effect and has been since the date of issuance. A copy of
the ‘386 patent is attached hereto as Exhibit 35.
PRAYER FOR RELIEF
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs pray for judgment as follows:
1. That Defendant VPI has been and is infringing, is contributing to the
infringement of, and is actively inducing infringement of the Patents-in-Suit;
2. That Defendant and its officers, agents, and employees and all others
in concert or participation with them be preliminarily and permanently enjoined
from further acts of infringement of the Patents-in-Suit under 35 U.S.C. § 283;
3. That Plaintiffs be awarded damages adequate to compensate them for
Defendant’s infringement of the Patents-in-Suit, together with interest and costs
under 35 U.S.C. § 284;
4. That Defendant be directed to file with this Court and serve on
Plaintiffs within thirty (30) days after service of an injunction, a report in writing,
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under oath, setting forth in detail the manner and form in which Defendant has
complied with this injunction ordered by this Court;
5. That Defendant be required to pay all of Plaintiffs’ costs and
expenses, including expert witness fees; and
6. That Plaintiffs be awarded such other and further relief as this Court
deems just and proper.
DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL
Plaintiffs hereby demand trial by jury on all issues raised by the Complaint.
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Respectfully submitted, this 11th day of March, 2014.
MEUNIER CARLIN & CURFMAN, LLC
/s/ Walter Hill Levie, III
Stephen M. SchaetzelGeorgia State Bar No. 628653
[email protected] Walter Hill Levie, III
Georgia State Bar No. 415569
[email protected] David S. Moreland
Georgia State Bar No. [email protected]
817 West Peachtree Street, NWSuite 500
Atlanta, Georgia 30308
Telephone: (404) 645-7700
Facsimile: (404) 645-7707
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
Verint Systems Inc. andVerint Americas Inc.
Of Counsel:
Joseph F. Posillico, Esq.
Frank T. Carroll, Esq.Ryan N. Miller, Esq.
FOX ROTHSCHILD LLP
2000 Market Street, 20th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103-3222Telephone: (215) 299-2000