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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE

F.S. KOREA INDUSTRIES, INC., )

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Plaintiff, ) C.A. No.:
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v. )
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e.l.f. BEAUTY, INC., ) JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
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Defendant. )

COMPLAINT FOR DESIGN PATENT INFRINGEMENT

Plaintiff F.S. Korea Industries, Inc. (“F.S. Korea”), for its Complaint against e.l.f. Beauty,

Inc. (“e.l.f.”), alleges as follows:

Nature of the Action

1. This is an action for design patent infringement under the Patent Laws of the United

States, 35 U.S.C. § 101 et seq. This action arises by reason of Defendant’s copying of F.S. Korea’s

distinctive designs for the products described below.

Jurisdiction and Venue

2. This Court has subject matter jurisdiction over this action pursuant to 28 U.S.C.

§ 1331.

3. Venue is proper in this district pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1400(b) because Defendant

is incorporated in the State of Delaware.

Parties

4. F.S. Korea is a corporation of the Republic of South Korea with its principal place

of business in Seoul, South Korea.

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5. e.l.f., which does business as e.l.f. Cosmetics, is a Delaware Corporation with its

principal place of business in Oakland, California.

FACTUAL BACKGROUND

F.S. Korea’s Cosmetic Brush Design Patents

6. F.S. Korea is a manufacturer and supplier of high-quality makeup brushes and

related products. F.S. Korea was founded in 1988 and sells its products worldwide, with facilities

in South Korea, the United States, Japan, Hong Kong, China and Belgium.

7. F.S. Korea is the number one supplier of cosmetic brushes in the world. As a result

of its innovative product designs, F.S. Korea has been awarded nearly 300 patents, trademarks and

copyrights worldwide, more than 100 of which are directed to cosmetic brush designs.

8. Among F.S. Korea’s many products are cosmetic brushes that include two models

having U.S. Design Patent protection that e.l.f. infringes.

9. One of F.S. Korea’s popular brush designs is the brush pictured below, named the

Ping-Pong Brush:

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10. In order to protect the distinctive ornamental design of the Ping-Pong Brush, F.S.

Korea applied for and on June 29, 2015 was issued a design patent granted by the USPTO, U.S.

Des. D766,587, entitled Cosmetic Brush Head. A copy of the D’587 patent is attached as

Exhibit 1.

11. Another of F.S. Korea’s popular brush designs is the brush pictured below, named

the Swirl Brush:

12. In order to protect the distinctive ornamental design of the Swirl Brush, F.S. Korea

applied for and on July 11, 2017 was issued a design patent granted by the United States Patent

and Trademark Office, U.S. Des. D791,489, entitled Cosmetic Brush. A copy of the D’489 patent

is attached as Exhibit 2.

Defendant’s Wrongful Acts

13. Defendant manufactures, imports, promotes and sells in the United States the

following brushes that infringe the D’587 and D’489 patents (the “Infringing Cosmetic Brushes”).

Defendant’s Brushes That Infringe the D’587 Patent Defendant’s Brush That
Infringes the D’489 Patent

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14. On information and belief, Defendant’s marketing and sale of its copycat brushes

has directly caused F.S. Korea to lose valuable business. In particular, in 2015, a major retailer of

beauty products ceased purchases of F.S. Korea’s Ping-Pong Brush after Defendant began selling

its infringing Precision Multi Blender Massage Brush to a retailer of general discount goods,

among others, at a much lower price than F.S. Korea’s customer had been selling the Ping-Pong

Brush.

15. On July 12, 2017, F.S. Korea through a letter from its counsel attached as Exhibit 3,

notified Defendant of its infringement of the D’587 patent and demanded that Defendant cease

selling the infringing Precision Multi Blender Massage Brush. Defendant ignored the letter from

F.S. Korea’s counsel and has continued its infringement of the D’587 patent, as well as infringing

the D’489 patent.

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COUNT I

Infringement of U.S. Des. D766,587

35 U.S.C. § 271(a)

16. F.S. Korea realleges and incorporates by reference the allegations of Paragraphs 1

through 15 above.

17. Defendant has infringed the D’587 Patent by making, importing, using, offering to

sell, or selling in the United States, including in the State of Delaware and within this District,

products infringing the ornamental design covered by the D’587 Patent in violation of 35 U.S.C.

§ 271. Specifically, Defendant sells two brushes that infringe the D’587 Patent: one is named the

“Precision Multi Blender Massager” and the other is named the “Sculpting Face Brush.”

18. The table below illustrates Defendant’s Precision Multi Blender Massager’s

infringement of the D’587 patent by comparing representative figures from the patent with

exemplary images of that product:

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Comparison of the D’587 Patent with the Infringing

Precision Multi Blender Massager Brush

Figure 1

Figure 4

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Figure 5

19. The table below illustrates Defendant’s Sculpting Face Brush’s infringement of the

D’587 patent by comparing representative figures from the patent with exemplary images of that

product:

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Comparison of the D’587 Patent with the Infringing

Sculpting Face Brush

Figure 1

Figure 4

Figure 5

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20. The designs of Defendant’s Infringing Precision Multi Blender Massager and

Sculpting Face Brushes are the same or substantially the same as the design of the D’587 Patent.

The designs are so similar as to be nearly identical such that an ordinary observer, giving such

attention as a purchaser usually gives, would be so deceived by the substantial similarity between

the designs so as to be induced to purchase Defendant’s Precision Multi Blender Massager and/or

Sculpting Face Brushes believing them to be substantially the same as the design protected by the

D’587 Patent.

21. Defendant’s acts of infringement of the D’587 Patent were undertaken without

authority, permission or license from F.S. Korea. Defendant’s infringing activities violate 35

U.S.C. § 271.

22. Defendant’s infringement has damaged F.S. Korea.

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23. F.S. Korea is entitled to an accounting of all revenue and profits derived by

Defendant from the unlawful conduct alleged herein, including without limitation, Defendant’s

total profit pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 289.

24. F.S. Korea is entitled to a permanent injunction preventing Defendant from further

infringing the D’587 Patent.

25. As set forth above, Defendant’s infringement of the D’587 patent has been willful,

entitling F.S. Korea to enhanced damages pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 289.

COUNT II

Infringement of U.S. Des. D791,489

35 U.S.C. § 271(a)

26. F.S. Korea realleges and incorporates by reference the allegations of Paragraphs 1

through 25 above.

27. Defendant has infringed the D’489 Patent by making, importing, using, offering to

sell, or selling in the United States, including in the State of Delaware and within this District,

products infringing the ornamental design covered by the D’489 Patent in violation of 35 U.S.C.

§ 271. Specifically, Defendant sells a brush named the “Swirl Foundation Brush” that infringes

the D’587 Patent.

28. The table below illustrates Defendant’s infringement by comparing figures from

the D’489 patent with exemplary images of the infringing jump starter:

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Comparison of the D’489 Patent with the Infringing Swirl Foundation Brush

Figure 1

Figure 3

Figure 6

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29. The design of Defendant’s Infringing Swirl Foundation Brush is the same or

substantially the same as the design of the D’489 Patent. The designs are so similar as to be nearly

identical such that an ordinary observer, giving such attention as a purchaser usually gives, would

be so deceived by the substantial similarity between the designs so as to be induced to purchase

Defendant’s Infringing Swirl Foundation Brushes believing them to be substantially the same as

the design protected by the D’489 Patent.

30. Defendant’s acts of infringement of the D’489 Patent were undertaken without

authority, permission or license from F.S. Korea. Defendant’s infringing activities violate 35

U.S.C. § 271.

31. Defendant’s infringement has damaged F.S. Korea.

32. F.S. Korea is entitled to an accounting of all revenue and profits derived by

Defendant from the unlawful conduct alleged herein, including without limitation, Defendant’s

total profit pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 289.

33. F.S. Korea is entitled to a permanent injunction preventing Defendant from further

infringing the D’489 Patent.

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Prayer For Relief

WHEREFORE, Plaintiff F.S. Korea prays for judgment as follows:

1. A judgment that Defendant has infringed the D’587 and D’489 patents.

2. A permanent injunction enjoining Defendant, and all persons acting in concert with

Defendant, from infringing the D’587 and D’489 patents.

3. A judgment and order requiring Defendant to pay F.S. Korea all damages caused

by Defendant’s infringement of the D’587 and D’489 patents (but in no event less than a reasonable

royalty) pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 284, or the total profit made by Defendant from its infringement

of the D’587 and D’489 patents pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 289.

4. A judgment and order requiring Defendant to pay F.S. Korea supplemental

damages or profits for any continuing post-verdict infringement up until entry of the final

judgment, with an accounting, as needed.

5. A judgment and order requiring Defendant to pay F.S. Korea increased damages up

to three times the amount found or assessed pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 284.

6. A judgment and order requiring Defendant to pay F.S. Korea pre-judgment and post

judgment interest on any damages or profits awarded.

7. A determination that this action is an exceptional case pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 285.

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8. That F.S. Korea have such other and further relief as the Court may deem just and

proper.

HEYMAN ENERIO
GATTUSO & HIRZEL LLP

/s/ Dominick T. Gattuso

OF COUNSEL: Dominick T. Gattuso (#3630)
300 Delaware Ave., Suite 200
Michael J. Garvin Wilmington, DE 19801
Aaron M. Williams
Tel.: (302) 472-7300
Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP
dgattuso@hegh.law
200 Public Square, Suite 1400
Cleveland, OH 44114
Tel: (216) 479-6100
Attorneys for Plaintiff, The F.S. Korea
Company
mjgarvin@vorys.com
amwilliams@vorys.com

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EXHIBIT 1
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USOOD766587S

(12) United States Design Patent (10) Patent No.: US D766,587 S

Hwang (45) Date of Patent: Sep. 20, 2016
(54) COSMETIC BRUSH HEAD D571,105 S * 6/2008 Godin ............................ D4,119
D572,010 S * 7/2008 Riaz . . . . . . ... D4f135
(71) Applicant: F.S. KOREA INDUSTRIES INC., D632,089 S * 2/2011 Limongi ........................ D4f135
Seoul (KR) (Continued)
(72) Inventor: Jae Kwang Hwang, Seoul (KR) FOREIGN PATENT DOCUMENTS
(73) Assignee: F.S. KOREA INDUSTRIES INC., CN 2015-3035O151 * 9/2015
Dobong-Ro. Gangbuk-Gu, Seoul
obong-Ro, Gangbuk-Gu, Seoul (KR)
(KR OTHER PUBLICATIONS
ck
(**) Term: 15 Years Sephora Collection, “Pro Contour Kabuki #82.” posted at Sephora
online), first review posted Mar. 27, 2015 site visited Mar. 16,
(21) Appl. No.: 29/531,750 2016. Available from the Internet, <URL: http://www.sephora.
(22) Filed: Jun. 29, 2015 com/pro-contour-kabuki-82
P395335?keyword=SEPHORA%20COLLECTION%20Pro%
(30) Foreign Application Priority Data 20Contour'62OKabuki%20%2382&SkuId=1673847&
requestid=73502>.*
Jan. 19, 2015 (KR) ........................ 30-2015-OOO2596 (Continued)
(51) LOC (10) Cl. ............................................... 04-02
(52) U.S. Cl. Primary Examiner — Catheri Oliver-Garcia
USPC ........................................................... D4/127 Assistant Examiner — Rebekah A Caruso
(58) Field of Classification Search (74) Attorney, Agent, or Firm — East West Law Group;
USPC ........ D4/100, 102, 127-135, 136, 138, 199; Heedong Chae
D7/393; D8/47, 75, 82, 83, 107, 300,
D8/307 313; D9/723 729, D19/100, 108, (57) CLAM
D19/115, 125; D24/200, 211, 214 The ornamental design for a cosmetic brush head, as shown
CPC .......... A46B 5700; A46B 5/02: A46B 5/021; and described.
A46B 9/00; A46B 9/02: A46B 9/021: A46B
9/023; A46B 9/025; A46B 9/026; A46B DESCRIPTION
9/028: A46B 11/00; A46B 11/0006; A46B
11/001: A46B 13/00; A46B 13/001: A46B FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a cosmetic brush head
13/02: A46B 13/023; A46B 15/0002: A46B showing my new design;
2200/10; A46B 2200/102: A46B 2200/1033; FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;
A46B 2200/104; A46B 2200/1046; A46B FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof
2200/30; A46B 2200/3006; A46B 2200/3013; FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view thereof,
A46B 2200/3033: A46B 2200/3093 FIG. 5 is a right side elevational view thereof;
See application file for complete search history. FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof; and,
FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.
(56) References Cited The broken line showing the brush handle is included for the
U.S. PATENT DOCUMENTS purpose of illustrating use and environment and forms no
M part of the claimed design.
D471,018 S * 3/2003 Mink ............................. D4f135
D479,917 S * 9/2003 Mink ............................. D4f135 1 Claim, 7 Drawing Sheets
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US D766,587 S
Page 2

(56) References Cited OTHER PUBLICATIONS

U.S. PATENT DOCUMENTS
L'Amour, posted at FSKorea online, posting date not available
D654,700 S 2, 2012
* Pope .............................. D4f135
D739,148 S.9, 2015
* Lim ..... ... D4f135 site visited Mar. 17, 2016. Available from the Internet, <URL:
D749,858 S 2, 2016
* Snook ............................ D4f135
D749,859 S 2, 2016
* Snook ............................ D4f135
2007/0295.351 A1* 12, 2007 Germer .................. A46B 9,021 http://www.fskorea.com/products/?cat=brush.*
132/200
2014/O166041 A1* 6, 2014 King ...................... A46B 9,021
132,320 * cited by examiner
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U.S. Patent Sep. 20, 2016 Sheet 1 of 7 US D766,587 S

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EXHIBIT 2
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USOOD791489S

(12) United
Hwang
States Design Patent (10) Patent No.: US D791,489 S
(45) Date of Patent: Jul. 11, 2017
(54) COSMETIC BRUSH D757,441 S * 5/2016 Hwang .......................... D4f127
2008.0035172 A1 2/2008 Mindrum ................. A46B 5,02
134f6
(71) Applicant: F.S. KOREA INDUSTRIES INC., 2012/0272982 A1* 11/2012 Telwar ..................... A46B 3.10
Seoul (KR) 132/200

(72) Inventor: Jae Kwang Hwang, Seoul (KR) (Continued)

FOREIGN PATENT DOCUMENTS
(73) Assignee: F.S. KOREA INDUSTRIES INC.,
Dobong-Ro, Gangbuk-Gu, Seoul (KR) CN 302408036 * 4, 2013
CN 3O3173788 * 4/2015
(**) Term: 15 Years (Continued)
(21) Appl. No.: 29/568,964 OTHER PUBLICATIONS

(22) Filed: Jun. 22, 2016 Image of spiraled brush head contained in article entitled, “Anisa
International to launch new developments,” on-line). Published on
(30) Foreign Application Priority Data the Internet Jun. 28, 2011; retrieved from the Internet Jan. 23, 2017.
URL: <http://www.premiumbeautynews.com/en/Anisa-Interna
Jan. 22, 2016 (KR) ........................ 30-2016-OOO3253 tional-to-launch-new,3815. (2 pages).*
(51) LOC (10) Cl. ............................................... 04-02 (Continued)
(52) U.S. Cl. Primary Examiner — Karen E. Eldridge Powers
USPC ........................................................... D4/127
(74) Attorney, Agent, or Firm — East West Law Group;
(58) Field of Classification Search Heedong Chae
USPC ........ D4/114, 116, 121, 127, 128, 131, 132,
D4/133, 134, 135, 138, 199: D28/7, 63; (57) CLAM
D32A49 I claim the ornamental design for a cosmetic brush, as shown
CPC ........... A46B 3/02: A46B 5/021: A46B 9/028; and described.
A46B 9/021: A46B 2200/1046; A46D DESCRIPTION
1/OO
See application file for complete search history. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of cosmetic brush;
FIG. 2 is a front elevation view thereof;
(56) References Cited FIG. 3 is a rear elevation view thereof;
U.S. PATENT DOCUMENTS
FIG. 4 is a left side elevation view thereof;
FIG. 5 is a right side elevation view thereof;
2,637,868 A * 5, 1953 Hamilton ................ A47L 25/08 FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof; and,
15, 105 FIG. 7 a bottom plan view thereof.
4,974,981 A * 12/1990 Bennett .................. A45D 33.00 The broken line showing a brush head and a ferrule is
401 123 included for the purpose of illustrating use and environment
8,495,786 B2 * 7/2013 Naftal ...................... A46B 3.00 and forms no part of the claimed design.
15,176.6
D706,542 S * 6/2014 Lavigne ......................... D4f135 1 Claim, 6 Drawing Sheets
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US D791,489 S
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(56) References Cited tos? a 475095464520.253895.387099.954520,1015.3254698424521,

?type=3&theater?... (2 pages).*
U.S. PATENT DOCUMENTS Image of spiral brush head on-line). Published on the Internet Oct.
2014/0331429 A1* 11/2014 Lim ..................... A45D 40,262
1, 2014; retrieved from the Internet Mar. 25, 2017. URL: https://
15,190
www.facebook.com/fskorealinc? photos/a430409337031772.96438.
2016,0270.509 A1* 9, 2016 Shahrur ............... A45D 34,042
425522404 187132/77133725938977/?type=3&theater >. (2
pages).
FOREIGN PATENT DOCUMENTS Sonia Kashuk silver holiday kabuk brush (#2), in "Cute Kabuki
Makeup Brushes,” by Jaime Richards on-line). Posted Dec. 5,
CN 3O3810435 * 8, 2016 2011; retrieved from the Internet Apr. 28, 2017. URL: <https://
EM OO25897 13-OOO1 * 12/2014 www.popSugar.com/beauty/Cute-Kabuki-Makeup-Brushes
JP D1453O27 * 10/2012 20530670). (12 pages).*
“Anisa spiral brush' by Anisa International, in advertisement,
OTHER PUBLICATIONS “HBA packaging—star source,” on-line). Posted Sep. 15, 2011;
retrieved from the Internet Apr. 28, 2017. URL: <https://www.
Image of Tourbillon X Clon cosmetic brush on-line). Published on manufacturingchemist.com/technical/article page/HBA packag
the Internet at least as early as Jan. 29, 2016; retrieved from Internet ing star source/64294->. (7 pages).*
Archive Wayback Machine Mar. 25, 2017. URL: <http://web. Ecotools Bamboo Bronzer Brush, on-line). Posted Aug. 21, 2011
archive.org/web/2016012.91925.10/http://fskorea.com/products/ by lyn at beautycabby.com; retrieved from the Internet Apr. 28,
?cat=brush. (2 pages).* 2017. URL: <http://beautycabby.blogspot.com/2011/08/ecotools
Image of Skin2Skin foundation brush by rms beauty on-line). bamboo-bronzer-brush.html>. (5 pages).*
Published on the Internet Apr. 22, 2015; retrieved from the Internet
Mar. 25, 2017. URL: <http://www.facebook.com/rmsbeauty?pho * cited by examiner
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EXHIBIT 3
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Intellectual Property & Business

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July 12, 2017

e.l.f. Cosmetics, Inc.
570 10th Street
Oakland, California 94607

RE: Infringement of U.S. Patent No. D766,587 for “Cosmetic Brush Head”
Our Matter No.: 7055LIT04

Dear Sir or Madam:

My firm represents F.S.Korea Industries Inc. (“FSK”). FSK is a leading supplier

of high-quality make-up brushes and packages in the global market. FSK has applied for
and obtained a number of intellectual property rights for its innovative products,
including but not limited to patents, trademarks, and copyrights.

We have been advised that e.l.f. Cosmetics, Inc. (“e.l.f.”), is making, using,
selling or offering for sale in the United States and/or importing into the United States
brushes that infringe FSK’s U.S. Patent No. D766,587 ('587 Patent). See Attachment A.
Infringing products include, by way of example and not limitation, e.l.f. Beautifully
Precise Multi Blender Massager. See Attachment B.
We have purchased and reviewed the infringing product, and they infringe the
claim of the '587 Patent.

Therefore, FSK demands that e.l.f. immediately cease and desist from any and all
sale, offering for sale, distribution, importation, manufacture, advertisement, promotion,
and display of any infringing products. FSK also demands that e.l.f. immediately:

1. Voluntarily surrender all infringing products in its possession, custody, or control;

2. Immediately provide us an accounting (including but not limited to, dates,
quantities, and amounts) of all manufacture and sales of the infringing products;
and
3. Immediately provide the contact information identifying any and all parties that
have or have sold the infringing products.

We look forward to your affirmative response by July 28, 2017, indicating that
e.l.f. has fully complied with these demands.
This letter is sent without prejudice to any of FSK’s rights and remedies which are
expressly reserved. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office.

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Sincerely,

/s/ Heedong Chae

Heedong Chae, Esq.

hdchae@ewpat.com

Enc.

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Attachment
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JS 44 (Rev. 06/17) CIVIL COVER SHEET
The JS 44 civil cover sheet and the information contained herein neither replace nor supplement the filing and service of pleadings or other papers as required by law, except as
provided by local rules of court. This form, approved by the Judicial Conference of the United States in September 1974, is required for the use of the Clerk of Court for the
purpose of initiating the civil docket sheet. (SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON NEXT PAGE OF THIS FORM.)

I. (a) PLAINTIFFS DEFENDANTS

F.S. KOREA INDUSTRIES, INC. e.l.f. BEAUTY, INC.

(b) County of Residence of First Listed Plaintiff Republic of Korea County of Residence of First Listed Defendant California
(EXCEPT IN U.S. PLAINTIFF CASES) (IN U.S. PLAINTIFF CASES ONLY)
NOTE: IN LAND CONDEMNATION CASES, USE THE LOCATION OF
THE TRACT OF LAND INVOLVED.

(c) Attorneys (Firm Name, Address, and Telephone Number) Attorneys (If Known)
Dominick T. Gattuso
Heyman Enerio Gattuso & Hirzel
300 Delaware Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19801 (302) 472-7300

II. BASIS OF JURISDICTION (Place an “X” in One Box Only) III. CITIZENSHIP OF PRINCIPAL PARTIES (Place an “X” in One Box for Plaintiff
(For Diversity Cases Only) and One Box for Defendant)
’ 1 U.S. Government ’ 3 Federal Question PTF DEF PTF DEF
Plaintiff (U.S. Government Not a Party) Citizen of This State ’ 1 ’ 1 Incorporated or Principal Place ’ 4 ’ 4
of Business In This State

’ 2 U.S. Government ’ 4 Diversity Citizen of Another State ’ 2 ’ 2 Incorporated and Principal Place ’ 5 ’ 5
Defendant (Indicate Citizenship of Parties in Item III) of Business In Another State

Citizen or Subject of a ’ 3 ’ 3 Foreign Nation ’ 6 ’ 6

Foreign Country
IV. NATURE OF SUIT (Place an “X” in One Box Only) Click here for: Nature of Suit Code Descriptions.
CONTRACT TORTS FORFEITURE/PENALTY BANKRUPTCY OTHER STATUTES
’ 110 Insurance PERSONAL INJURY PERSONAL INJURY ’ 625 Drug Related Seizure ’ 422 Appeal 28 USC 158 ’ 375 False Claims Act
’ 120 Marine ’ 310 Airplane ’ 365 Personal Injury - of Property 21 USC 881 ’ 423 Withdrawal ’ 376 Qui Tam (31 USC
’ 130 Miller Act ’ 315 Airplane Product Product Liability ’ 690 Other 28 USC 157 3729(a))
’ 140 Negotiable Instrument Liability ’ 367 Health Care/ ’ 400 State Reapportionment
’ 150 Recovery of Overpayment ’ 320 Assault, Libel & Pharmaceutical PROPERTY RIGHTS ’ 410 Antitrust
& Enforcement of Judgment Slander Personal Injury ’ 820 Copyrights ’ 430 Banks and Banking
’ 151 Medicare Act ’ 330 Federal Employers’ Product Liability ’ 830 Patent ’ 450 Commerce
’ 152 Recovery of Defaulted Liability ’ 368 Asbestos Personal ’ 835 Patent - Abbreviated ’ 460 Deportation
Student Loans ’ 340 Marine Injury Product New Drug Application ’ 470 Racketeer Influenced and
(Excludes Veterans) ’ 345 Marine Product Liability ’ 840 Trademark Corrupt Organizations
’ 153 Recovery of Overpayment Liability PERSONAL PROPERTY LABOR SOCIAL SECURITY ’ 480 Consumer Credit
of Veteran’s Benefits ’ 350 Motor Vehicle ’ 370 Other Fraud ’ 710 Fair Labor Standards ’ 861 HIA (1395ff) ’ 490 Cable/Sat TV
’ 160 Stockholders’ Suits ’ 355 Motor Vehicle ’ 371 Truth in Lending Act ’ 862 Black Lung (923) ’ 850 Securities/Commodities/
’ 190 Other Contract Product Liability ’ 380 Other Personal ’ 720 Labor/Management ’ 863 DIWC/DIWW (405(g)) Exchange
’ 195 Contract Product Liability ’ 360 Other Personal Property Damage Relations ’ 864 SSID Title XVI ’ 890 Other Statutory Actions
’ 196 Franchise Injury ’ 385 Property Damage ’ 740 Railway Labor Act ’ 865 RSI (405(g)) ’ 891 Agricultural Acts
’ 362 Personal Injury - Product Liability ’ 751 Family and Medical ’ 893 Environmental Matters
Medical Malpractice Leave Act ’ 895 Freedom of Information
REAL PROPERTY CIVIL RIGHTS PRISONER PETITIONS ’ 790 Other Labor Litigation FEDERAL TAX SUITS Act
’ 210 Land Condemnation ’ 440 Other Civil Rights Habeas Corpus: ’ 791 Employee Retirement ’ 870 Taxes (U.S. Plaintiff ’ 896 Arbitration
’ 220 Foreclosure ’ 441 Voting ’ 463 Alien Detainee Income Security Act or Defendant) ’ 899 Administrative Procedure
’ 230 Rent Lease & Ejectment ’ 442 Employment ’ 510 Motions to Vacate ’ 871 IRS—Third Party Act/Review or Appeal of
’ 240 Torts to Land ’ 443 Housing/ Sentence 26 USC 7609 Agency Decision
’ 245 Tort Product Liability Accommodations ’ 530 General ’ 950 Constitutionality of
’ 290 All Other Real Property ’ 445 Amer. w/Disabilities - ’ 535 Death Penalty IMMIGRATION State Statutes
Employment Other: ’ 462 Naturalization Application
’ 446 Amer. w/Disabilities - ’ 540 Mandamus & Other ’ 465 Other Immigration
Other ’ 550 Civil Rights Actions
’ 448 Education ’ 555 Prison Condition
’ 560 Civil Detainee -
Conditions of
Confinement
V. ORIGIN (Place an “X” in One Box Only)
’ 1 Original ’ 2 Removed from ’ 3 Remanded from ’ 4 Reinstated or ’ 5 Transferred from ’ 6 Multidistrict ’ 8 Multidistrict
Proceeding State Court Appellate Court Reopened Another District Litigation - Litigation -
(specify) Transfer Direct File
Cite the U.S. Civil Statute under which you are filing (Do not cite jurisdictional statutes unless diversity):
35 U.S.C. Sect. 101 et. seq.; 28 USC Sec. 1331
VI. CAUSE OF ACTION Brief description of cause:
Patent Infringement
VII. REQUESTED IN ’ CHECK IF THIS IS A CLASS ACTION DEMAND $ CHECK YES only if demanded in complaint:
COMPLAINT: UNDER RULE 23, F.R.Cv.P. JURY DEMAND: ’ Yes ’ No
VIII. RELATED CASE(S)
(See instructions):
IF ANY JUDGE DOCKET NUMBER
DATE SIGNATURE OF ATTORNEY OF RECORD
07/09/2019 Dominick T. Gattuso
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

RECEIPT # AMOUNT APPLYING IFP JUDGE MAG. JUDGE

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