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`IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
`FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF INDIANA
`SOUTH BEND DIVISION
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`CERAMEDIC LLC,
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`Civil Action No. 3:14-cv-1688
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`JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
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`Plaintiff,
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`Defendants.
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`v.
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`ZIMMER HOLDINGS, INC. and
`ZIMMER, INC.
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`COMPLAINT
`CeraMedic LLC (“CeraMedic”) hereby asserts claims of patent infringement against
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`Zimmer Holdings, Inc. and Zimmer, Inc. (“Zimmer”), and alleges as follows:
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`THE PARTIES
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`1.
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`CeraMedic is a Florida limited liability company having a place of business at
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`2400 Dallas Parkway, Suite 200, Plano, Texas 75093, USA.
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`2.
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`On information and belief, Zimmer Holdings, Inc. is a Delaware corporation
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`having a place of business at 345 East Main Street, Warsaw, Indiana 46580.
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`3.
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`On information and belief, Zimmer, Inc. is a Delaware corporation having a place
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`of business at 1800 West Center Street, Warsaw, Indiana 46581-0708.
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`4.
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`On information and belief, Zimmer, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Zimmer
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`Holdings, Inc.
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`PATENT-IN-SUIT
`U.S. Patent No. 6,066,584 (“the ’584 patent”), entitled “Sintered AL2O3 Material,
`Process for Its Production and Use of the Material” was lawfully issued on May 23, 2000, with
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`5.
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`Exhibit 2326 Page 001
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`CeraMedic Ex. 2326
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`the original assignee Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der Angewandten Forschung e.V.,
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`Germany (“Fraunhofer”). CeraMedic is the owner, through assignment, of the title, interest, and
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`rights to enforce and collect damages for all past, present, and future infringements of the ’584
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`patent by the accused products and the use thereof. A copy of the ’584 patent is attached as
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`Exhibit A.
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`BACKGROUND
`Fraunhofer is Europe’s largest application-oriented research organization. Its
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`research efforts are geared entirely to people’s needs: health, security, communication, energy
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`and the environment. As a result, the work undertaken by its researchers and developers has a
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`significant impact on people’s lives. Fraunhofer was honored by Thomson Reuters as one of the
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`Top 100 Global Innovators in 2013.
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`7.
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`Fraunhofer is assignee of over 1,500 U.S. patents, and was the original assignee
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`of the ’584 patent. In early 2014, Fraunhofer assigned ownership of the ’584 patent to
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`CeraMedic.
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`8.
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`The ’584 patent relates to the field of ceramics and concerns sintered Al2O3
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`compositions and methods for the use of such material as medical implants or tool material.
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`9.
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`On information and belief, CeramTec GmbH (“CeramTec”) developed and
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`manufactures BIOLOX delta, an aluminum oxide matrix composite ceramic consisting of
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`approximately 82% alumina (Al2O3), 17% zirconia (ZrO2), and other trace elements.
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`10.
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`BIOLOX delta is incorporated into Zimmer products such as the BIOLOX
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`OPTION Ceramic Femoral Head System.
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`11.
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`The BIOLOX OPTION Ceramic Femoral Head System can be used in conjunction
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`with compatible Zimmer acetabular and femoral stem components for total hip arthroplasty.
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`Exhibit 2326 Page 002
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`CeraMedic Ex. 2326
`CeramTec GmbH v. CeraMedic LLC
`Case IPR2015-01328
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`12.
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`Zimmer is knowledgeable about the science behind BIOLOX delta material,
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`including its composition, performance characteristics, and manufacture.
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`13.
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`On information and belief, Zimmer designs, develops, manufactures, offers for
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`sale, sells, uses, distributes, and markets hip implants, many of which include the BIOLOX
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`OPTION Ceramic Femoral Head System and/or other BIOLOX delta products.
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`JURISDICTION AND VENUE
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`14.
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`This Court has subject matter jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 1331 and 1338
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`because this action arises under the patent laws of the United States, including 35 U.S.C. § 271 et
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`seq.
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`15.
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`This Court has personal jurisdiction over Zimmer because, among other things,
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`Zimmer’s headquarters are located in Warsaw, Indiana, and because, on information and belief,
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`Zimmer engages in substantial and ongoing business in this District.
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`16.
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`On information and belief, Zimmer offers to sell, sells, and distributes its
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`BIOLOX OPTION Ceramic Femoral Head System, which infringes the ’584 patent, to healthcare
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`institutions and/or medical professionals within this District.
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`17.
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`Venue is proper in this judicial district pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 1391 and 1400.
`COUNT I – INFRINGEMENT OF THE ’584 PATENT
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`18.
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`CeraMedic realleges and incorporates by reference each of the preceding
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`paragraphs.
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`19.
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`On information and belief, Zimmer, directly or through the actions of its
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`employees, divisions, and/or subsidiaries, has infringed and continues to infringe the ’584 patent
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`directly, literally, and/or by equivalents.
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`Exhibit 2326 Page 003
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`CeraMedic Ex. 2326
`CeramTec GmbH v. CeraMedic LLC
`Case IPR2015-01328
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`20.
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`On information and belief, CeramTec manufactures BIOLOX delta using a
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`process patented by the ’584 Patent.
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`21.
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`On information and belief, Zimmer has infringed and continues to infringe the
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`’584 patent directly, literally, and/or by equivalents by, among other things, making, using,
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`offering for sale, selling, and distributing the BIOLOX OPTION Ceramic Femoral Head System,
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`and/or other products including BIOLOX delta, individually and/or as part of hip replacement
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`products.
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`22.
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`On information and belief, at least as of the filing of this Complaint, because
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`Zimmer knew of the ’584 patent and knew of the science behind BIOLOX delta including its
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`manufacture, Zimmer has ignored and/or disregarded that Zimmer’s actions constituted
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`infringement of a valid patent and Zimmer continues to ignore and/or disregard an objectively
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`high risk that Zimmer’s actions constitute infringement of a valid patent.
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`23.
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`On information and belief, at least as of the filing of this Complaint, Zimmer’s
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`infringement of the ’584 patent is and has been willful and deliberate.
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`DAMAGES AND RELIEF
`As a consequence of Zimmer’s infringement of the ’584 patent, CeraMedic has
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`24.
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`been damaged in an amount not yet determined and will suffer additional irreparable damage
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`unless Zimmer’s infringing acts are enjoined by this Court.
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`PRAYER FOR RELIEF
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`WHEREFORE, CeraMedic respectfully requests that the Court enter judgment against
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`Zimmer:
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`A.
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`Determining that Zimmer has infringed and continues to infringe one or more
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`claims of the ’584 patent;
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`Exhibit 2326 Page 004
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`CeraMedic Ex. 2326
`CeramTec GmbH v. CeraMedic LLC
`Case IPR2015-01328
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`B.
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`Preliminarily and permanently enjoining Zimmer, its respective officers, agents,
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`servants, directors, employees, and attorneys, and all persons acting in concert or participation
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`with it, directly or indirectly, or any of them who receive actual notice of the judgment, from
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`further infringing the ’584 patent;
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`C.
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`Ordering Zimmer to account for and pay to CeraMedic all damages suffered by
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`CeraMedic as a consequence of Zimmer’s infringement of the ’584 patent, together with interest
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`and costs as fixed by the Court;
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`D.
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`Trebling or otherwise increasing CeraMedic’s damages under 35 U.S.C. § 284 on
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`the grounds that Zimmer’s infringement of the ’584 patent was deliberate and willful;
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`E.
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`Declaring that this case is exceptional and awarding CeraMedic its costs and
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`attorneys’ fees in accordance with 35 U.S.C. § 285; and
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`F.
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`Granting CeraMedic such other and further relief as the Court may deem just and
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`proper.
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`JURY DEMAND
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`Pursuant to Rule 38 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, CeraMedic hereby requests
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`Respectfully submitted,
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`s/ Michael J. Hays
`James M. Lewis (#15784-71)
`Michael J. Hays (#23606-71)
`TUESLEY HALL KONOPA, LLP
`212 E. LaSalle Avenue, Suite 100
`South Bend, IN 46617
`(574) 232-3538
`jlewis@thklaw.com
`mhays@thklaw.com
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`Attorneys for Plaintiff CeraMedic LLC
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`a trial by jury for all issues so triable.
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`Dated: June 27, 2014
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`Exhibit 2326 Page 005
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`CeraMedic Ex. 2326
`CeramTec GmbH v. CeraMedic LLC
`Case IPR2015-01328
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`Of Counsel:
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`John M. Desmarais
`Email: jdesmarais@desmaraisllp.com
`Paul A. Bondor
`Email: pbondor@desmaraisllp.com
`Alex Henriques
`Email: ahenriques@desmaraisllp.com
`Dustin F. Guzior
`Email: dguzior@desmaraisllp.com
`DESMARAIS LLP
`230 Park Avenue
`New York, NY 10169
`Tel:
`(212) 351-3400
`Fax:
`(212) 351-3401
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`Exhibit 2326 Page 006
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`CeraMedic Ex. 2326
`CeramTec GmbH v. CeraMedic LLC
`Case IPR2015-01328
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`Exhibit 2326 Page 007
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`CeraMedic Ex. 2326
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`Exhibit 2326 Page 008
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`Exhibit 2326 Page 0012
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`Exhibit 2326 Page 0019
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`CeraMedic Ex. 2326
`CeramTec GmbH v. CeraMedic LLC
`Case IPR2015-01328
`
`

`
`case 3:14-cv-01688-RLM-CAN document 1-3 filed 06/27/14 page 1 of 2
`
`AO 440 (Rev. 06/12) Summons in a Civil Action
`
`UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
`
`for the
`Northern District of Indiana
`__________ District of __________
`
`Civil Action No.
`
`3:14-CV-1688
`
`))))))))))))
`
`CeraMedic LLC
`
`Plaintiff(s)
`v.
`Zimmer Holdings, Inc. and Zimmer, Inc.
`
`Defendant(s)
`
`SUMMONS IN A CIVIL ACTION
`
`To: (Defendant’s name and address)
`
`Zimmer Holdings, Inc.
`c/o Corporation Service Company
`251 E. Ohio Street, Suite 500
`Indianapolis, IN 46204
`
`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:
`
`Michael J. Hays
`TUESLEY HALL KONOPA LLP
`212 E. LaSalle Ave.
`South Bend, IN 46617
`
`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.
`
`Date:
`
`CLERK OF COURT
`
`Signature of Clerk or Deputy Clerk
`
`Exhibit 2326 Page 0020
`
`CeraMedic Ex. 2326
`CeramTec GmbH v. CeraMedic LLC
`Case IPR2015-01328
`
`

`
`case 3:14-cv-01688-RLM-CAN document 1-3 filed 06/27/14 page 2 of 2
`
`AO 440 (Rev. 06/12) Summons in a Civil Action (Page 2)
`Civil Action No.
`3:14-CV-1688
`
`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)
`
`.
`
`u I personally served the summons on the individual at (place)
`on (date)
`
`; or
`
`u I left the summons at the individual’s residence or usual place of abode with (name)
`, a person of suitable age and discretion who resides there,
`, and mailed a copy to the individual’s last known address; or
`
`on (date)
`
`u I served the summons on (name of individual)
` designated by law to accept service of process on behalf of (name of organization)
`on (date)
`
`u I returned the summons unexecuted because
`
`u Other (specify):
`
`; or
`
`, who is
`
`; or
`
`My fees are $
`
`for travel and $
`
`for services, for a total of $
`
`0.00
`
`I declare under penalty of perjury that this information is true.
`
`.
`
`.
`
`Date:
`
`Additional information regarding attempted service, etc:
`
`Server’s signature
`
`Printed name and title
`
`Server’s address
`
`Exhibit 2326 Page 0021
`
`CeraMedic Ex. 2326
`CeramTec GmbH v. CeraMedic LLC
`Case IPR2015-01328
`
`

`
`case 3:14-cv-01688-RLM-CAN document 1-4 filed 06/27/14 page 1 of 2
`
`AO 440 (Rev. 06/12) Summons in a Civil Action
`
`UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
`
`for the
`Northern District of Indiana
`__________ District of __________
`
`Civil Action No.
`
`3:14-CV-1688
`
`))))))))))))
`
`CeraMedic LLC
`
`Plaintiff(s)
`v.
`Zimmer Holdings, Inc. and Zimmer, Inc.
`
`Defendant(s)
`
`SUMMONS IN A CIVIL ACTION
`
`To: (Defendant’s name and address)
`
`Zimmer Holdings, Inc.
`c/o Corporation Service Company
`251 E. Ohio Street, Suite 500
`Indianapolis, IN 46204
`
`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:
`
`Michael J. Hays
`TUESLEY HALL KONOPA LLP
`212 E. LaSalle Ave.
`South Bend, IN 46617
`
`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.
`
`Date:
`
`CLERK OF COURT
`
`Signature of Clerk or Deputy Clerk
`
`Exhibit 2326 Page 0022
`
`CeraMedic Ex. 2326
`CeramTec GmbH v. CeraMedic LLC
`Case IPR2015-01328
`
`

`
`case 3:14-cv-01688-RLM-CAN document 1-4 filed 06/27/14 page 2 of 2
`
`AO 440 (Rev. 06/12) Summons in a Civil Action (Page 2)
`Civil Action No.
`3:14-CV-1688
`
`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)
`
`.
`
`u I personally served the summons on the individual at (place)
`on (date)
`
`; or
`
`u I left the summons at the individual’s residence or usual place of abode with (name)
`, a person of suitable age and discretion who resides there,
`, and mailed a copy to the individual’s last known address; or
`
`on (date)
`
`u I served the summons on (name of individual)
` designated by law to accept service of process on behalf of (name of organization)
`on (date)
`
`u I returned the summons unexecuted because
`
`u Other (specify):
`
`; or
`
`, who is
`
`; or
`
`My fees are $
`
`for travel and $
`
`for services, for a total of $
`
`0.00
`
`I declare under penalty of perjury that this information is true.
`
`.
`
`.
`
`Date:
`
`Additional information regarding attempted service, etc:
`
`Server’s signature
`
`Printed name and title
`
`Server’s address
`
`Exhibit 2326 Page 0023
`
`CeraMedic Ex. 2326
`CeramTec GmbH v. CeraMedic LLC
`Case IPR2015-01328