Rosen Entertainment Systems, LP v. Eiger Vision

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343 F. Supp. 2d 908·2004 WL 2504506·2004 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 22872

United States District Court, Central District of CaliforniaOctober 12, 2004EDCV 04-1045 RTCalifornia6,024 words

Opinion

Timlin, J.

ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF’S APPLICATION FOR A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION

The court, Judge Robert J. Timlin, has read and considered Plaintiff Rosen Entertainment Systems (“Rosen”)’s application for a preliminary injunction against Defendant Eiger Vision (“Eiger”), Eiger’s oppo sition, and Rosen’s reply. Based on such consideration, the court concludes as follows:

I. BACKGROUND

Rosen is a limited partnership based in Corona, California. The entirety of Ro-sen’s business is the design, manufacture, and sale of overhead flip-down video display units for installation in automobiles. Rosen owns United States Patent Nos. 5,946,055 (“’055 patent”); 6,124,902 (“’902 patent”); 6,115,086 (“ ’086 patent”); 6,246,-449 B1 (“’449 patent”); and 6,059,255 (“ ’255 patent”). All five of these patents are variations or components of overhead flip-down video display units for installation in automobiles (“automotive display unit”). In addition, Rosen has approximately thirty-five other patents and thirteen patents pending in the automotive display field.

Eiger Vision is a sole proprietorship registered to Dong Suk Kim. Its principal place of business is North Hollywood, California. Eiger describes…

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