Carl D. Crowell, OSB No. 982049 email: crowell@kite.com CROWELL LAW P.O.

Box 923 Salem, OR 97308 (503) 581-1240 Of attorneys for plaintiff

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT DISTRICT OF OREGON Eugene Division GARY CASWELL, Plaintiff, COMPLAINT v. PATENT INFRINGEMENT NET IRRIGATE, LLC, An Indiana Limited Liability Company, DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL Defendant. Case No.: 6:13-cv-00320

COMPLAINT Plaintiff Gary Caswell, (Caswell) alleges:

BACKGROUND 1. When Caswell conceived his invention which is the subject of this complaint, global

demand for copper was on the rise. The agricultural industry fell victim to this global demand as thieves preyed on farmers whose irrigation systems, often in remote locations, contained large quantities of copper wire. 2. Copper thieves not only stole copper wire, but left the irrigation systems inoperable. As a

result, farmers not only suffered damage to their irrigation systems, but also suffered damage to

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their crops which went without irrigation. As such, Caswell saw a need for a means to monitor irrigation systems and activate an alarm in the event of unauthorized tampering and/or theft. 3. Caswell invented his Anti-Theft Method and Device to address these problems facing

farmers. 4. In February of 2011, the United States Patent Office determined Caswells invention was

new, unique and useful and issued United States Patent No. 7,880,612 (612 Patent) for his Anti-Theft Method and Device.

THE PARTIES 5. 6. Gary Caswell is an individual residing in Marion County in the State of Oregon. On information and belief, Net Irrigate, LLC (Net Irrigate) is a limited liability

company having its principal place of business in Bloomington, Indiana.

RIGHTS OF PLAINTIFF 7. Plaintiff is the sole inventor and owner of all rights in United States Patent No. 7,880,612

('612 Patent), issued on Feb. 1, 2011, titled Anti-Theft Method and Device.

JURISDICTION AND VENUE 8. 9. 10. This is action is pursuant to 35 U.S.C. 101 et seq., and other relevant laws. This Court has subject matter jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1331 and 1338(a). On information and belief, Net Irrigate is subject to personal jurisdiction in the District of

Oregon, consistent with the principles of due process and the Oregon Long Arm Statute, because Net Irrigate offers its products for sale nationwide, has transacted business in this District, has

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committed and/or induced acts of patent infringement in this District, and/or has placed infringing products into the stream of commerce through established distribution channels with the expectation that such products will be purchased by residents of this District. 11. Venue in this district is proper under 28 U.S.C. 1391 and 28 U.S.C. 1400(b).

PATENT INFRINGEMENT 12. 13. 14. Caswell incorporates the allegations set forth above. Net Irrigate sells a product branded as the WireRat. The WireRat is an alarm device adapted for connection to a pre-existing irrigation system

circuit and a plurality of electric conductors. 15. circuit. 16. The WireRat is an alarm device which supplies continuous voltage to electrical The WireRat is an alarm device for detecting voltage in a pre-existing irrigation system

conductors when no voltage is found in a pre-existing irrigation circuit. 17. The WireRat is an alarm device which detects the voltage in the electric conductors of an

irrigation circuit and sounds an alarm when there is a disruption. 18. Net Irrigate infringes and/or induces others to infringe the '612 Patent by making, using,

offering to sell, and/or selling in the United States, and/or importing into the United States, products or processes that practice the invention claimed in the '612 Patent. 19. 20. 21. Net Irrigate infringes at least Claims 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15 of the '612 Patent. Net Irrigate has profited through infringing the '612 Patent. As a result of Net Irrigates unlawful infringing activity, Caswell has suffered and will

continue to suffer damages.

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22. 23.

Caswell is entitled to recover damages suffered as a result of Net Irrigates unlawful acts. On information and belief, Net Irrigates infringing activity is willful and deliberate,

entitling Caswell to enhanced damages and reasonable attorney fees and costs. 24. On information and belief, Net Irrigate intends to continue its unlawful infringing activity

and Caswell will continue to suffer irreparable harm for which there is no adequate remedy at law unless Net Irrigate is enjoined by this Court.

PRAYER FOR RELIEF WHEREFORE, Caswell prays for relief as follows: A. For a judgment declaring Net Irrigate has infringed the 612 Patent; B. For a judgment awarding Caswell compensatory damages as a result of Net Irrigates infringement of the 612 Patent, together with interest and costs and in no event less than a reasonable royalty; C. For a judgment declaring Net Irrigates infringement of the 612 Patent has been willful and deliberate; D. For a judgment awarding Caswell treble damages and pre-judgment interest under 35 U.S.C. 284 as a result of Net Irrigates willful and deliberate infringement of the 612 Patent; E. For a judgment declaring that this case is exceptional and awarding Caswell his expenses, costs, and attorney fess in accordance with 35 U.S.C. 284 and Rule 54(d) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure; F. For a grant of a permanent injunction pursuant to 35 U.S.C. 283, enjoining Net Irrigate from further acts of infringement; and

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G. For such further relief as the Court deems just and proper.

DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL Pursuant to Rule 38 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, plaintiff hereby demands a jury trial. DATED: February 24, 2013.

Respectfully submitted, CROWELL LAW /s/ Carl D. Crowell Carl D. Crowell, OSB No. 982049 email: crowell@kite.com P.O. Box 923 Salem, OR 97308 (503) 581-1240 Of attorneys for the plaintiff

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