Johnson Controls v. Kreuter - Complaint (Sans UP Exhibits)

USDC IN/ND case 3:21-cv-00501 document 1 filed 07/13/21 page 1 of 23
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

NORTHERN DISTRICT OF INDIANA
SOUTH BEND DIVISION
JOHNSON CONTROLS
TECHNOLOGY COMPANY,
a Michigan corporation,
Case No. _____________________
Plaintiff,
v.
KREUTER MANUFACTURING CO.,

INC. d/b/a KMC CONTROLS, INC.,
an Indiana corporation,
Defendant.
COMPLAINT FOR PATENT

INFRINGEMENT AND JURY DEMAND
Plaintiff Johnson Controls Technology Company, by and through its
undersigned counsel, for its Complaint herein against Defendant, Kreuter
Manufacturing Co., Inc. d/b/a KMC Controls, Inc., alleges as follows:
I. NATURE OF THE ACTION
1. This is an action for infringement of United States Patent Nos.
11,022,332 (“the ’332 patent”), 10,684,029 (“the ’029 patent”), 10,528,013 (“the
’013 patent”), 8,826,165 (“the ’165 patent”), 8,190,728 (“the ’728 patent”),
D788,785 (“the ’785 patent”), D924,888 (“the ’888 patent”), and D924,890 (“the
’890 patent”) (collectively, “Asserted Patents”), under the Patent Act, 35 U.S.C. §
271, based on Defendant’s unauthorized manufacture, use, offer for sale, and/or
sale in the United States, and/or importation into the United States of at least the
KMC TotalControl software suite, the KMC Conquest line of controllers, the KMC
ConnectLite software application, the KMC Commander automation platform, and
the KMC Commander gateway devices (collectively, the “Accused Products”) and
its acts that induce and/or contribute to the use of the Accused Products.
II. THE PARTIES
2. Plaintiff Johnson Controls Technology Company (“JCTC”) is a
Michigan corporation having a place of business at 40600 Ann Arbor Road, Suite
201, Plymouth, Michigan 48170.

3. Upon information and belief, Defendant Kreuter Manufacturing Co.,
Inc. is an Indiana corporation with its principal place of business at 19476
Industrial Drive, New Paris, Indiana 46553.
4. Upon information and belief, Defendant Kreuter Manufacturing Co.,
Inc. has for a number of years conducted business under the assumed name of
KMC Controls, Inc. Within the remainder of this complaint, Defendant Kreuter
Manufacturing Co., Inc. is referred to as KMC Controls, Inc. or as simply “KMC.”
III. JURISDICTION AND VENUE
5. This is an action for patent infringement arising under the Patent Laws
of the United States, Title 35, United States Code. The subject matter jurisdiction
for this Court is founded upon 28 U.S.C. § 1338 (patents) and 28 U.S.C. § 1331
(federal question).
6. Upon information and belief, KMC is subject to this Court’s
jurisdiction because KMC continuously engages in substantial sales and other
business transactions in this District and thereby maintains continuous and
systematic contacts with this District. KMC has sold infringing products, imported
infringing products and/or committed infringing acts in this District. Furthermore,
KMC is incorporated under the laws of the State of Indiana and its headquarters
and principal place of business is located in in this District. The United States
District Court for the Northern District of Indiana therefore has in personam
jurisdiction over KMC.
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7. Venue is proper in this District as to KMC under 28 U.S.C. § 1391
and 28 U.S.C. § 1400 because KMC is a corporation organized and existing under
the laws of the of the state of Indiana and is subject to personal jurisdiction in this
judicial district.
IV. THE INFRINGED PATENTS
8. On June 1, 2021, the USPTO duly and legally issued U.S. Patent No.
11,022,332 (“the ’332 patent”), titled “Systems and Methods for Configuring and
Communicating with HVAC Devices.” A true and correct copy of U.S. Patent No.
11,022,332 is attached as Exhibit A.
9. On June 16, 2020, the USPTO duly and legally issued U.S. Patent No.
10,684,029 (“the ’029 patent”), titled “Systems and Methods for Configuring and
Communicating with HVAC Devices.” A true and correct copy of U.S. Patent No.
10,684,029 is attached as Exhibit B.
10. On January 7, 2020, the USPTO duly and legally issued U.S. Patent
No. 10,528,013 (“the ’013 patent”), titled “Systems and Methods for Interfacing
with a Building Management System.” A true and correct copy of U.S. Patent No.
10,528,013 is attached as Exhibit C.
11. On September 2, 2014, the USPTO duly and legally issued U.S.
Patent No. 8,826,165 (“the ’165 patent”), titled “System Status User Interfaces.” A
true and correct copy of U.S. Patent No. 8,826,165 is attached as Exhibit D.
12. On May 29, 2012, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”)
duly and legally issued U.S. Patent No. 8,190,728 (“the ’728 patent”), titled
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“Building Automation Systems and Devices.” A true and correct copy of U.S.
Patent No. 8,190,728 is attached as Exhibit E.
13. On June 6, 2017, the USPTO duly and legally issued U.S. Design
Patent No. D788,785 (“the ’785 patent”), titled “Display Having a Graphical User
Interface.” A true and correct copy of U.S. Design Patent No. D788,785 is
attached as Exhibit F.
14. On July 13, 2021, the USPTO duly and legally issued U.S. Design
Patent No. D924,888 (“the ’888 patent”), titled “Display Screen With A Graphical
User Interface.” A true and correct copy of U.S. Design Patent No. D924,888 is
attached as Exhibit G.
15. On July 13, 2021, the USPTO duly and legally issued U.S. Design
Patent No. D924,890 (“the ’890 patent”), titled “Display Having A Graphical User
Interface.” A true and correct copy of U.S. Design Patent No. D924,890 is
attached as Exhibit H.
16. JCTC is the owner of all right, title, and interest in the ’332, ’029,
’013, ’165, ’728, ’785, ’888, and ’890 patents (hereinafter the “Patents-in-Suit”),
including the right to recover for all infringements thereof.
17. The claims of each of the Patents-in-Suit are directed to inventive
devices, systems, functionality, methods, and designs that embody specific
improvements over the prior art. The claimed designs, devices and/or methods are
neither abstract nor routine, and are non-obvious and unconventional.
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V. BACKGROUND
18. JCTC’s parent company, Johnson Controls International, plc (“JCI”),
has been a leader in the field of building and energy management systems since it
was founded in 1885 as Johnson Electric Services Company—two years after its
founder, Warren Johnson, first patented an electric room thermostat. As a result of
its over 130 years of innovation, JCI has a leading portfolio of building technology
and solutions that transform and enhance the environments where people live,
work, learn, and play.
19. Since its founding, JCI has made significant investments in the
engineering, design, and development of building and energy management systems
and technologies and has secured patent protection for its innovations.
20. Today, JCI remains an industry and market leader. JCTC, as JCI’s
technology holding company, holds hundreds of issued U.S. patents related to
various technologies including building automation, energy optimization, and
similar technologies.
VI. ACTIONS GIVING RISE TO THE COMPLAINT
21. JCI, including its technology holding company JCTC, and KMC are
competitors in the field of building management systems, HVAC systems, and
related technological solutions.
22. KMC manufactures, imports, offers for sale, uses, and sells devices,
systems, and software and practices associated methods, that infringe claims of the
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Patents-in-Suit. KMC also provides its customers with instructions, product
information, and technical information, which instruct its customers to use its
devices, systems, and software in infringing ways.
23. On July 14, 2020, JCI and JCTC sent email correspondence to KMC’s
CEO, Mr. Richard Newberry (“July 14, 2020 communication”), providing actual
notice of KMC’s infringement of JCTC’s ‘029, ’165, ’728, and ’785 patents.
KMC responded via email correspondence on July 22, 2020. KMC thereafter
continued its infringement of the Patents-in-Suit.
VII. COUNT I – INFRINGEMENT OF U.S. PATENT NO. 11,022,332
24. JCTC repeats and re-alleges the allegations contained in Paragraphs 1-
23 above as if fully set forth herein.
25. JCTC is the assignee and owner of all right, title, and interest in the
’332 patent and JCTC has the legal right to enforce the patent, sue for
infringement, and seek equitable relief and damages.
26. The ’332 patent is valid, enforceable, and was duly issued in full
compliance with Title 35 of the United States Code.

27. Upon information and belief, KMC—and/or KMC’s distributors or
resellers—has made, used, offered for sale, imported and sold in the United States,
and continues to make, use, offer for sale, and sell in the United States the KMC
Conquest line of controllers operable with the KMC ConnectLite software
application. KMC’s activities infringe, induce others to infringe, and/or

contributorily infringe at least claim 28 of the ’332 patent. These activities include
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providing the KMC Conquest line of controllers operable with the KMC
ConnectLite software application to customers and instructing customers regarding
their use.
28. A claim chart comparing the claim elements of claim 28 of the ’332
patent to KMC’s Conquest line of controllers and its ConnectLite software
application is attached as Exhibit I.
29. KMC was notified of its infringement of the ’332 patent by the filing
of this Complaint.
30. Upon information and belief, KMC has had knowledge of the ’332
patent since prior to the filing of this Complaint. Alternatively, if KMC asserts
that it had no knowledge of the ’332 patent prior to the filing of this Complaint,
KMC may have been willfully blind to a competitor’s patent rights.
31. With knowledge of the ’332 patent, KMC continues to infringe the
’332 patent.
32. It is reasonable to infer based on the facts set forth above in

Paragraphs 21-23 above as well as KMC’s knowledge of the related ‘029 patent,
that KMC’s conduct has been willful, wanton and deliberate. It is also reasonable
to infer from these facts that KMC’s actions have been objectively reckless. The
actions of KMC with regard to infringement of the ’332 patent are willful such that
JCTC is entitled to treble damages under 35 U.S.C. § 284.
33. JCTC has suffered damages as a result of the infringing activities of
KMC and will continue to suffer such damages as long as those infringing
activities continue.
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34. JCTC has no adequate remedy at law. Unless enjoined by this Court,
KMC will continue such acts of infringement, causing JCTC to incur substantial
and irreparable damage.
VIII. COUNT II – INFRINGEMENT OF U.S. PATENT NO. 10,684,029
Conquest line of controllers operable with the KMC ConnectLite software
application. KMC’s activities infringe, induce others to infringe, and/or

contributorily infringe at least claim 1 of the ’029 patent. These activities include
providing the KMC Conquest line of controllers operable with the ConnectLite
software application to customers and instructing customers regarding their use.
patent to KMC’s Conquest line of controllers operable with its ConnectLite

software application is attached as Exhibit J.
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40. KMC was notified of its infringement of the ’029 patent at least as
early as July 14, 2020 when it received JCTC’s July 14, 2020 communication.
KMC was again notified of its infringement of the ’029 patent by the filing of this
Complaint.
41. KMC has had knowledge of the ’029 patent since at least July 14,
2020 when it received JCTC’s July 14, 2020 communication.
42. Upon information and belief, and based on the facts alleged above in
Paragraphs 21-23, it is reasonable to infer that KMC has had knowledge of the
’029 patent since prior to JCTC’s July 14, 2020 communication. Alternatively, if
KMC asserts that it had no knowledge of the ’029 patent prior to the filing of this
Complaint and/or receipt of JCTC’s July 14, 2020 communication, KMC may have
been willfully blind to a competitor’s patent rights.
’029 patent.

Paragraphs 21-23 above, that KMC’s conduct has been willful, wanton and
deliberate. It is also reasonable to infer from these facts that KMC’s actions have
been objectively reckless. The actions of KMC with regard to infringement of the
’029 patent are willful such that JCTC is entitled to treble damages under 35
U.S.C. § 284.
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IX. COUNT III – INFRINGEMENT OF U.S. PATENT NO. 10,528,013
TotalControl software suite. KMC’s activities infringe, induce others to infringe,
and/or contributorily infringe at least claim 1 of the ’013 patent. These activities
include providing the KMC TotalControl software to customers and instructing
customers regarding use of the software.
patent to KMC’s TotalControl software is attached as Exhibit K.
of this Complaint.
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53. Upon information and belief, KMC has had knowledge of the ’013
patent since prior to the Complaint. Alternatively, if KMC asserts that it had no
knowledge of the ’013 patent prior to the filing of this Complaint, KMC may have
’013 patent.
U.S.C. § 284.
X. COUNT IV – INFRINGEMENT OF U.S. PATENT NO. 8,826,165
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TotalControl software suite. KMC’s activities infringe, induce others to infringe,
and/or contributorily infringe at least claim 10 of the ’165 patent. These activities
include providing the KMC TotalControl software suite to customers and
instructing customers regarding use of the software.
patent to KMC’s TotalControl software is attached as Exhibit L.
Complaint.
65. Upon information and belief, and on the facts alleged above in
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’165 patent.
U.S.C. § 284.
XI. COUNT V – INFRINGEMENT OF U.S. PATENT NO. 8,190,728
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Commander software and associated Commander gateway devices. See, e.g.,
https://www.kmccontrols.com/solutions/kmc-commander/. KMC’s activities
infringe, induce others to infringe, and/or contributorily infringe at least claim 1 of
the ’728 patent. These activities include providing the KMC Commander software
and the associated Commander BX gateway devices to customers and instructing
customers regarding their use.
patent to KMC’s Commander software and associated Commander gateway
devices is attached as Exhibit M.
Complaint.
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’728 patent since its prior to JCTC’s July 14, 2020 communication. Alternatively,
if KMC asserts that it had no knowledge of the ’728 patent prior to the filing of this
Complaint and/or receipt of JCTC’s July 14, 2020 communication, KMC was
willfully blind to a competitor’s patent rights.
’728 patent.
U.S.C. § 284.

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XII. COUNT VI – INFRINGEMENT OF U.S. DESIGN PATENT NO.

D788,785
Commander automation platform. KMC’s activities infringe the ’785 patent.
These activities include providing the various software applications associated with
the KMC Commander automation platform to customers.
86. A claim chart comparing the claim elements of the claim of the ’785
patent to KMC’s Commander software and its associated interfaces is attached as

Exhibit N.
Complaint.
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’785 patent.
U.S.C. § 284.
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XIII. COUNT VII – INFRINGEMENT OF U.S. DESIGN PATENT NO.

D924,888

Exhibit O.
of this Complaint.
’888 patent.
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XIV. COUNT VIII – INFRINGEMENT OF U.S. DESIGN PATENT NO.

D924,890

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Exhibit P.
of this Complaint.
’890 patent.
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XV. DEMAND FOR RELIEF
In accordance with the foregoing, JCTC respectfully requests the following
relief:
A. A judgment that KMC has infringed claims of the ’332, ’029, ’013,
’165, ’728, ’785, ’888, and ’890 patents in violation of 35 U.S.C. § 271(a);
B. A judgment that KMC has indirectly infringed claims of the ’332,
’029, ’013, ’165, and ’728 patents in violation of 35 U.S.C. § 271(b) & (c);
C. A judgment permanently enjoining KMC, its parents, subsidiaries,
affiliates, divisions, officers, agents, servants, employees, directors, partners,
representatives, all individuals and entities in active concert and/or participation
with it, and all individuals and/or entities within its control from engaging in patent
infringement of the ’332, ’029, ’013, ’165, ’728, ’785, ’888, and ’890 patents.
D. Ordering KMC to account and pay damages, together with

prejudgment interest and costs, and increasing those damages to three times the
amount found or assessed as provided by 35 U.S.C. § 284;
E. Ordering KMC to account for its profits for infringement of the ‘785
patent, the ‘888 patent, and the ‘890 patent as provided by 35 U.S.C. § 289;
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F. Declaring this an exceptional case within the meaning of 35 U.S.C. §
285, and awarding JCTC its reasonable attorney’s fees and costs and
disbursements in this action; and
G. Granting to JCTC such other and further relief as this Court deems
reasonable.
XVI. DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL
JCTC respectfully demands a trial by jury of any and all issues so triable.
Respectfully submitted,
BROOKS KUSHMAN P.C.

Dated: July 13, 2021
/s/ Marc Lorelli
Marc Lorelli
1000 Town Center, Twenty-Second Floor
Southfield, Michigan 48075
Tel. (248) 358-4400/ Fax: (248) 358-3351
Email: mlorelli@brookskushman.com
fangileri@brookskushman.com
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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H04N 1/00424; H04L 12/282; H04L the claimed design.
41/22; H04L 67/025; G06Q 30/00
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(54) DISPLAY SCREEN WITH A GRAPHICAL (56) References Cited

USER INTERFACE
(71) Applicant: Johnson ControlsTechnology D396,455 S 7/1998 Bier

Company, Auburn Hills, MI (US) D398,595 S 9/1998 Baer et al.
(Continued)
(72) Inventors: Dennis J. Flood, Milwaukee, WI (US);
Alan S. Schwegler, Shorewood, WI FOREIGN PATENT DOCUMENTS
(US); Steve M. Schmidt, Greenfield,
WI (US); Nicole A. Madison, KR 300890242 1/2017
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(**) Term: 15 Years (Continued)
Primary Examiner —
Christian P. McLean
(21) Appl. No.: 29/692,134
(74) Attorney, Agent, or Firm —Foley & Lardner LLP
(22) Filed: May 22, 2019 CLAIM

(57)
We claim the ornamental design for a display having screen
with a graphical user interface, as shown and described.
Related U.S. Application Data
DESCRIPTION
(63) Continuation of application No. 29/601,699, filed on
Apr. 25, 2017, now Pat. No. Des. 867,374, which is The FIGURE is a front view of a display screen with a
graphical user interface.
(Continued)
Broken lines formed of unequal length dashes (i.e., dash-
(51) LOC (13) Cl. 14-04
dot) show boundaries between claimed and unclaimed por-
(52) U.S. Cl.
tions of the design. The dot-dash broken lines illustrate the
USPC D14/485
boundary of the display screen and form no part of the
(58) Field of Classification Search claimed design. The remaining broken lines illustrate por-
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CPC GO6F 3/048; GO6F 3/0481; GO6F 3/04812;
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claimed design.
GO6F 3/04817; GO6F 3/0482; GO6F The user interface may be displayed on a variety of different
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1/0008; H037 1/0016; HO3J 1/0025; tronic devices, smart phones, and/or other types of electronic
HO4N 5/00; HO4N 5/08; HO4N 5/14;
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H04N 5/222;
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Alan S. Schwegler, Shorewood, WI
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(21) Appl. No.: 29/700,482 Christian P. McLean
Primary Examiner —
Filed: (74) Attorney, Agent, or Firm —Foley & Lardner LLP

(22) Aug. 2, 2019
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(57) CLAIM
(63) Continuation of application No. 29/692,134, filed on
May 22, 2019, which is a continuation of application We claim the ornamental design for a displayscreen with a
(Continued) graphical user interface, as shown and described.
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EXHIBIT N
Preliminary Infringement Contentions for U.S.P.N. D788,785

Johnson Controls Technology Company v. KMC Controls, Inc.
The following chart provides preliminary evidence of Defendant’s infringement of U.S. Patent No. D788,785 titled Display Having
a Graphical User Interface. Plaintiff reserves the right to supplement these contentions as information is learned through the course of
discovery.
Examples of KMC’s infringement of the claims are set forth in the chart below. Additionally, while this chart makes specific
reference to KMC’s Commander products, Plaintiff believes that the infringing features and functionality outlined herein are
representative of a number of KMC’s other products. Furthermore, discovery may reveal additional KMC products that infringe claims
of U.S. Patent No. D788,785 and, accordingly, Plaintiff expressly reserves the right to provide additional infringement contentions for
other products or based on discovery in this matter.
These contentions are preliminary in nature and Plaintiff expressly reserves the right to amend, supplement, and/or otherwise
modify the analysis and evidence contained herein as information is learned throughout discovery.
-1-

U.S.P.N. D788,785
KMC COMMANDER SYSTEM
(“THE ’785 PATENT”)
1. We claim the ornamental design for The KMC Commander includes a display having a graphical user interface.
a display having a graphical user
interface, as shown and described.
-2-

U.S.P.N. D788,785
-3-
EXHIBIT O

discovery.
-1-

U.S.P.N. D924,888
a display having a graphical user
interface, as shown and described.
-2-

U.S.P.N. D924,888
-3-
EXHIBIT P

discovery.
-1-

U.S.P.N. D924,890
a display screen with a graphical
user interface, as shown and
described.
-2-

U.S.P.N. D924,890
-3-
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Johnson Controls Technology Company Kreuter Manufacturing Co., d/b/a KMC Controls Inc.
(b) County of Residence of First Listed Plaintiff Out of State County of Residence of First Listed Defendant Elkhart
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Southfield, MI 48075 mlorelli@brookskushman.com
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of Business In This State
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Defendant (Indicate Citizenship of Parties in Item III) of Business In Another State
Citizen or Subject of a ’ 3 ’ 3 Foreign Nation ’ 6 ’ 6

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Conditions of
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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 USC Sec. 271 - Patent Infringement
VI. CAUSE OF ACTION Brief description of cause:
Patent Infringement
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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
07/13/2021 /s/ Marc Lorelli
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
RECEIPT # AMOUNT APPLYING IFP JUDGE MAG. JUDGE
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AO 440 (Rev. 06/12) Summons in a Civil Action
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

for the
NorthernDistrict
__________ Districtof
of__________
Indiana
Johnson Controls Technology Company )

)
)
)
Plaintiff(s) )
)
v. Civil Action No. 3:21-cv-501
)
Kreuter Manufacturing Co., Inc. d/b/a KMC Controls )
Inc. )
)
)
Defendant(s) )
SUMMONS IN A CIVIL ACTION
To: (Defendant’s name and address) Registered Agent:

Jan Baker
Kreuter Manufacturing Co., Inc. d/b/a KMC Controls Inc.
19476 Industrial Drive
New Paris, IN 46553
A lawsuit has been filed against you.
Within 21 days after service of this summons on you (not counting the day you received it) — or 60 days if you
are the United States or a United States agency, or an officer or employee of the United States described in Fed. R. Civ.
P. 12 (a)(2) or (3) — you must serve on the plaintiff an answer to the attached complaint or a motion under Rule 12 of
the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The answer or motion must be served on the plaintiff or plaintiff’s attorney,
whose name and address are: Marc Lorelli
Brooks Kushman P.C.
1000 Town Center, 22nd Floor
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 358-4400
mlorelli@brookskushman.com
If you fail to respond, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.
You also must file your answer or motion with the court.
CLERK OF COURT
Date:
Signature of Clerk or Deputy Clerk
AO 440 (Rev. 06/12) Summons in a Civil Action (Page 2)
Civil Action No. 3:21-cv-501
PROOF OF SERVICE
(This section should not be filed with the court unless required by Fed. R. Civ. P. 4 (l))
This summons for (name of individual and title, if any)

was received by me on (date) .
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on (date) ; or
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, a person of suitable age and discretion who resides there,
on (date) , and mailed a copy to the individual’s last known address; or
’ I served the summons on (name of individual) , who is

designated by law to accept service of process on behalf of (name of organization)
on (date) ; or
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Mail Stop 8 REPORT ON THE

TO:
Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office FILING OR DETERMINATION OF AN
P.O. Box 1450 ACTION REGARDING A PATENT OR
Alexandria, VA 22313-1450 TRADEMARK
In Compliance with 35 U.S.C. § 290 and/or 15 U.S.C. § 1116 you are hereby advised that a court action has been
filed in the U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana on the following
G Trademarks or G
✔ Patents. ( G the patent action involves 35 U.S.C. § 292.):
DOCKET NO. DATE FILED U.S. DISTRICT COURT

3:21-cv-501 7/13/2021 Northern District of Indiana
PLAINTIFF Format m/d/yyyy DEFENDANT
Johnson Controls Technology Company Kreuter Manufacturing Co., Inc. d/b/a KMC Controls Inc.
PATENT OR DATE OF PATENT

HOLDER OF PATENT OR TRADEMARK
TRADEMARK NO. OR TRADEMARK
1 11,022,332 6/1/2021 Johnson Controls Technology Company
5 SEE ATTACHED CONTINUATION SHEET
In the above—entitled case, the following patent(s)/ trademark(s) have been included:
DATE INCLUDED INCLUDED BY
G
Amendment G Answer G Cross Bill G Other Pleading
PATENT OR DATE OF PATENT
HOLDER OF PATENT OR TRADEMARK
1
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DECISION/JUDGEMENT
CLERK (BY) DEPUTY CLERK DATE
Copy 1—Upon initiation of action, mail this copy to Director Copy 3—Upon termination of action, mail this copy to Director
Copy 2—Upon filing document adding patent(s), mail this copy to Director Copy 4—Case file copy

CONTINUATION SHEET – FORM AO120
PATENT OR DATE OF PATENT HOLDER OF PATENT OR TRADEMARK

8,190,728 5/29/2012 Johnson Controls Technology Company
D788,785 6/6/2017 Johnson Controls Technology Company


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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

KREUTER MANUFACTURING CO.,

COMPLAINT FOR PATENT

Plaintiff Johnson Controls Technology Company, by and through its

undersigned counsel, for its Complaint herein against Defendant, Kreuter

Manufacturing Co., Inc. d/b/a KMC Controls, Inc., alleges as follows:

I. NATURE OF THE ACTION

1. This is an action for infringement of United States Patent Nos.

ConnectLite software application, the KMC Commander automation platform, and

II. THE PARTIES

2. Plaintiff Johnson Controls Technology Company (“JCTC”) is a

201, Plymouth, Michigan 48170.

3. Upon information and belief, Defendant Kreuter Manufacturing Co.,

Inc. is an Indiana corporation with its principal place of business at 19476

Industrial Drive, New Paris, Indiana 46553.

4. Upon information and belief, Defendant Kreuter Manufacturing Co.,

Manufacturing Co., Inc. is referred to as KMC Controls, Inc. or as simply “KMC.”

III. JURISDICTION AND VENUE

6. Upon information and belief, KMC is subject to this Court’s

jurisdiction because KMC continuously engages in substantial sales and other

business transactions in this District and thereby maintains continuous and

jurisdiction over KMC.

7. Venue is proper in this District as to KMC under 28 U.S.C. § 1391

IV. THE INFRINGED PATENTS

11,022,332 is attached as Exhibit A.

10,684,029 is attached as Exhibit B.

Patent No. 8,190,728 is attached as Exhibit E.

including the right to recover for all infringements thereof.

17. The claims of each of the Patents-in-Suit are directed to inventive

devices, systems, functionality, methods, and designs that embody specific

neither abstract nor routine, and are non-obvious and unconventional.

18. JCTC’s parent company, Johnson Controls International, plc (“JCI”),

founder, Warren Johnson, first patented an electric room thermostat. As a result of

work, learn, and play.

engineering, design, and development of building and energy management systems

technology holding company, holds hundreds of issued U.S. patents related to

various technologies including building automation, energy optimization, and

VI. ACTIONS GIVING RISE TO THE COMPLAINT

competitors in the field of building management systems, HVAC systems, and

related technological solutions.

Patents-in-Suit. KMC also provides its customers with instructions, product

devices, systems, and software in infringing ways.

continued its infringement of the Patents-in-Suit.

VII. COUNT I – INFRINGEMENT OF U.S. PATENT NO. 11,022,332

24. JCTC repeats and re-alleges the allegations contained in Paragraphs 1-

23 above as if fully set forth herein.

infringement, and seek equitable relief and damages.

compliance with Title 35 of the United States Code.

Conquest line of controllers operable with the KMC ConnectLite software

application. KMC’s activities infringe, induce others to infringe, and/or

ConnectLite software application to customers and instructing customers regarding

patent to KMC’s Conquest line of controllers and its ConnectLite software

application is attached as Exhibit I.

KMC may have been willfully blind to a competitor’s patent rights.

32. It is reasonable to infer based on the facts set forth above in

JCTC is entitled to treble damages under 35 U.S.C. § 284.

33. JCTC has suffered damages as a result of the infringing activities of

and irreparable damage.