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CaseNo: BICVIYCLS313613, CourtName: MISC 3, Plaintiff: BUC INTERNATIONAL CORP, State: FL Florida, UniqueCaseRef: LCD>BICVIYCLS313613, Listings, Bucnet, Yacht, Bucnet Service, Head, Engine, Buc, Cassel Broward Financialcentrc, Staterooms, Storage, Vessel, Shower, Air Conditioner, Stateroom, Guest, Blvd, Iyc, Bradford, Starboard, Mls Solutions, Lauderdale, Dade, Suite, Water, Guest Stateroom, Galley, Yacht Brokers, Port, Florida, Drawers, Composite Exhibit, Aft, Deck, Salon, Tiemey, Speeds, Teak, Owner, Certificates, Berths, Heater, Crew, Custom, Fyba, Equipment, Fuel Tank, Vessel Listings, Yacht Brokers Association , ContentID: 120253739

Case Documents
1 2002-07-01 ORDER GRANTING PRELIM INJUNCTION
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13 pages
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2 2002-06-05 EXHIBITS M-N
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61 pages
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3 2002-06-05 EXHIBITS A-K
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4 2002-06-05 EXHIBIT L
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98 pages
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5 2002-06-05 COMPLAINT
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Total Documents: 5 documents , 278 pages
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1 . ORDER GRANTING PRELIM INJUNCTION

EXTRACTED KEY WORDS
LISTINGS
DEFENDANTS
COURT
YACHT
IYC
PROTECTION
MLS
WEBSITE
COMPILATION
INJUNCTION
FACTS
BROKERS
ARGUE
COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT
EXPRESSIONS
PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION
COPYING
BRADFORD
LICENSE
TIERNEY
SELECTION
COMPLAINT
ALLEGES
PUBLICATIONS
ARRANGEMENT
FEATURES
MATERIALS
COORDINATION
STANDARD
                                 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
                                 SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA


                                                         CASE NO. 02-60772-CIV-DIMITROULEAS


BUC INTERNATIONAL CORP.,                                          Magistrate Judge Seltzer


           Plaintiff,


vs.


INTERNATIONAL YACHT COUNCIL LIMITED,
BARBARA TIERNEY, MLS SOLUTIONS, INC.,
WILLIAM PAZOS, FLORIDA YACHT BROKERS
ASSOCIATION, INC., and BRADFORD YACHT SALES, INC.,


           Defendants.
_______________________________________________________/


       ORDER GRANTING IN PART MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION


           THIS CAUSE is before the Court upon Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary


Injunction  [DE 10].  The Court has carefully considered the motion, response, reply, affidavits,


deposition testimony, as well as the arguments presented at a hearing held before the undersigned


on July 1, 2002, and is otherwise fully advised in the premises.  The Court gave the parties until


Wednesday morning, July 3, 2002 to attempt to resolve their differences and notify the Court if a


settlement is reached.  No such notification was made, and the Court now proceeds to enter its


ruling.

SNIPPETS:
  • INTERNATIONAL YACHT COUNCIL LIMITED, BARBARA TIERNEY, MLS SOLUTIONS, INC., WILLIAM PAZOS,
  • ORDER GRANTING IN PART MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION
  • THIS CAUSE is before the Court upon Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary
  • Plaintiff, owner of federal copyright for yacht listings and operator of a multiple listing
  • Defendants1 for claims of direct copyright infringement (Count I - IYC, Count II - Bradford);
  • Defendants are International Yacht Council Limited, Barbara Tierney, MLS Solutions, Inc.,
  • Plaintiff further alleges that in 2000,
  • Plaintiff alleges that Defendants infringed on its copyrighted listings by copying them
  • into IYC's new MLS website.
  • See Exhibit I to the Complaint.
  • Defendants argue that argue that any information that might have been copied from
  • In order to obtain a preliminary injunction, Plaintiff must establish the following four
  • copying of facts along from a compilation is not an infringing activity.
  • Congress has specifically authorized copyright protection in a compilation.
  • materials or of data that are selected, coordinated, or arranged in such a way that the
  • arrangement of those materials; and the creation, by virtue of the particular selection,
  • coordination, or arrangement, of an `original' work of authorship."
  • Feist Publications, Inc. v.
  • Defendants also argue that it is the brokers rather than Plaintiff that made selections as to
  • completely developed, Plaintiff rests on the contract provisions in its license agreements
  • standard of "virtual identicality."

  • 2 . EXHIBITS M-N

    EXTRACTED KEY WORDS
    STATEROOMS
    HEAD
    ENGINE
    VESSEL
    GUEST
    WATER
    STORAGE
    GALLEY
    SHOWER
    AFT
    SALON
    TEAK
    BERTHS
    CREW
    CUSTOM
    COMPOSITE EXHIBIT
    CREW ACCOMMODATIONS
    POWDER ROOM
    CIRCULAR PIANO BAR
    PIANO BAR LOUNGE
    CHART ROOM
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    CIRCULAR PIANO
    FIRE CONTROL SYSTEM
    PRIOR SALE
    YACHT BROKER ASSOCIATION
    VHF RADIO
    BEAUTIFUL CIRCULAR PIANO
    STARBOARD
    
    COMPOSITE
            EXHIBIT "M"
    
    
    COMPOSITE EXHIBIT "M-IA"
    
    
    
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                                                                    IlkBRAD-                   174     
                                                                    Imt  i  130'0"  (39.6  m)          
                                                                                                       
                                                                     Year I  1987                      
                                                                     Builder  1 PALATKA                
    
                                                                    Type  I  with  cockpit             
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     Accdmmodations
    
                   e 3 guest heads. Crew  accommodations  include  4 berths, 2 heads and  2 showers. 
    
    
    SNIPPETS:
  • COMPOSITE EXHIBIT "M-IA"
  • Crew accommodations include 4 berths,
  • As a luxury dinner/cruise vessel, there is need atI this time for additional staterooms.
  • II could easily be converted to a fantastic private yacht with no less than 7 staterooms with
  • There is a day head for passengers outside the wheelhouse.
  • Carpet d teak decks all around at the deck and upper levels.
  • Large pilothouse with excellent visibility, Open area backed by the Captain's quarters, chart
  • Auto atic fire control system Fuel management system Fresh ater cooling system Raw water sea
  • ENTREPRENEUR II affords you luxury of roaming freely throughout, from the palatial salons and
  • ENTREPRENEUR II would lend itself to an easy transformation into an elegant custom yacht th a
  • rranean Yacht Broker Association, the Yacht Broker Association of America, the rda Yacht
  • Helio Lounge houses a beautiful circular piano bar lounge with 360 degree panoramic viewing
  • Vessel subject to prior sale.
  • Vesse Walkthrough Starti from the flybridge deck, the Galvez 90 has a built-in helmseat to
  • Moving aft and down on step is the main salon with d ning and built in seating at the rear
  • The stateroom area is accessed from a center stairwell between the powder room and galley.
  • 20V AC electrical system V/32V DC electrical system Kohler generators with 0 hours
  • VHF radio secondary

  • 3 . EXHIBITS A-K

    EXTRACTED KEY WORDS
    LISTINGS
    YACHT
    VESSEL
    SALES
    MEMBERS
    COUNCIL
    BROKERS
    FYBA
    EXHIBIT
    L8THLC WORK CLVE
    DATABASE
    BLVD
    IHC
    LICENSEE
    LAW
    PURCHASE
    FLORIDA
    IYC
    INDUSTRY
    YACHT BROKERAGE
    MANAGER
    WEB TOOL
    DAILY UPDATES
    CHARTER
    PROVIDER
    CPU
    STAFF COCKTAIL PARTY
    PROVISIONS
    COMMITTEE
    
    EXHIBIT "A"
    
    
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                   c  nversation  with  M,B.  Chesal  on  March  25,  2002
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            daily  updates  to  database                        with  new,  updstcd            and 
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                               . Biscayne        Blvd.,      17th  Floor
                               i  FL33131
    
    
    SNIPPETS:
  • Added l8Thlc Work Clve n brkl.
  • of the marerial rhal has two added IO rhlr work and In whth mpyrlght Is clainwl V daily
  • Biscayne Blvd., 17th Floor
  • COMPOSITE EXHIBIT
  • BUC Marine Marketing System@
  • and services under the terms and conditions of the BUF Marine Sales and Charter Network
  • Ba d,k OHice Management Applications lncl des: Listings Manager; Sales Staff Manager;
  • ; Digitized Colorired Co pany Logo; Preferred Partner Service; YachtScan Vessel
  • I-up or a Dedicated tntemet Conneclion lo a qualified Internet Service Provider.
  • of your purchasE
  • but in Ihc attached or w
  • Licensee shall no1 allow any third pany Ii-,
  • CPU herein idcntifed
  • by law of the ET
  • provisions shall not IX afkctcd
  • of Florida lnthout application
  • including but not limited to industry wide policies
  • find affordable health care for FYBA mem-
  • made dramalic changes FYBA members who
  • October Yacht Sales & the Law Seminar
  • A perfect setting for the SO yacht brokers nttendincg First New EnSland's 7th Annual Golf

  • 4 . EXHIBIT L

    EXTRACTED KEY WORDS
    AIR CONDITIONER
    YACHT
    ENGINE
    STATEROOM
    GUEST STATEROOM
    STARBOARD
    PORT
    SHOWER
    STORAGE
    DRAWERS
    BUC
    DECK
    SPEEDS
    OWNER
    HEATER
    EQUIPMENT
    FUEL TANK
    PRE-OWNED VESSEL
    COMPOSITE EXHIBIT
    SPEED INDICATOR
    INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES
    COPYRIGHT BUC
    SMOKE ALARM
    FRESH WATER
    YACHT BROKER
    ENTERTAINMENT
    MARINE AIR AIR
    NAVIGATION
    CLOTHES WASHER
    
    COMPOSITE EXHIBIT `L"
    
    
    ~ COMPOSITE EXHIBIT `L-IA"
    
    
                                                                                                       
    
    
    
                                                                                                       
    
    
    
    
    
                                                                                                     
                                                                  Loa  /  48'  (14.6  m)             
                                                                                                     
                                                                  Year  I1990                        
    
                                                                  Eullder  I  OCEAN                   D
                                                                  Model  i  Sport  f  isherm  tan      
                                                                                                      0"
                                                                  Type  I Express                      
    
    
    
    
    
              er  head  Eabinets  &  Bomar  Hatch  wl  cover.
    
    
    
    
      Guest  Stateroom
    
    
    Thursda J , May  l&2002                                                                            
    
    
     Amids  $ 0 Port:                                                        Arnidship  Starboard
    
    
                Twin  berth                                                       l     Upper  and 
                Locker                                                            l     carpeting
                Head                                                              I  Air  conditioner 
                Heater
                Shower
    
    SNIPPETS:
  • COMPOSITE EXHIBIT `L"
  • Overhead and extra drawers for storage
  • Engi e /Mechanical Equipment
  • In 1996 the starboard engine was completely rebuilt including block.
  • NNK has prknarity been used as a cntising yacht most of her life.
  • The original owner kept the boat on the great lakes until 1995.
  • without notice Copyright BUC Int'l.
  • There are 3 owner and guest staterooms including 1 guest head and 1 guest shower.
  • the galley is down one step to starboard continuing forward there is a Guest Stateroom that
  • Queen berth w/ storage underneath, Hanging mirrors, Carpeting, Closet, Television, VCR, AM/FM
  • Twin berth, Locker, Head, Heater, Shower, Closet, Air conditioner, Overhead and extra drawers
  • ange & oven, Trash compactor, Kenmore clothes washer & dryer, Fresh water system, titer
  • FURUNO autopilot, North Star 951 XD GPS, VHF radio, Datamarine speed indicator, Azmuth
  • MAIN DECK: Anchor, Swim platform, Davit, Coast Guard safety package and Jolly dinghy with
  • Engine controls, Fuel filter, Fire control system, Fuel shut-off valve, Fresh water cooling
  • Buyer assumes responsibility lo verify all speeds,
  • Pre-owned Vessel
  • It features a king size bed, full entertainment center, large hanging lockers, love, an
  • Ideal electric windlass, navigation tic electric oontrolbd
  • Yacht Broker A YBA), the Yacht Broker Assooiation
  • Specificafions are provided for informational purposes only, Data was obtained from sourws
  • Marine Air air con&toner w/ SMX controls

  • 5 . COMPLAINT

    EXTRACTED KEY WORDS
    BUCNET
    BUCNET SERVICE
    DEFENDANT
    CASSEL BROWARD FINANCIALCENTRC
    BUC
    MLS SOLUTIONS
    BLVD
    LAUDERDALE
    DADE
    SUITE
    BRADFORD
    IYC
    YACHT BROKERS
    FLORIDA
    TIEMEY
    PLAINTIFF
    CERTIFICATES
    VESSEL LISTINGS
    YACHT BROKERS ASSOCIATION
    FYBA
    LICENSE AGREEMENT
    INFRINGEMENT
    FORT LAUDERDALE
    VESSEL LISTING DATABASE
    INTERNATIONAL YACHT COUNCIL
    MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE
    COURT DEEMS PROPER
    COPYING VESSEL LISTINGS
    INFRINGING
    
                                                   IN  THE  UNITED  STATES  DISTRICT  COURT
                                                           SOUTHERN  DISTRICT  OF  FLORIDA
                                                                                                       
    
     BUC  INTERNATIONAL                                CORP.,  a Florida
     corporation,
    
                                Plaintiff,
    
     VS.
                                                                                                       
    INTERNATIONAL                          YACHT  COUNCIL  LIMITED,
    a foreign  corporation,  BARBARA  TIERNBY,
    an individual,  MLS  SOLUTIONS,  INC.,
    a Florida  corporation,  WILLIAM  PAZOS,
    an individual,  FLORIDA  YACHT
    BROKERS  ASSOCIATION,  INC.,  a
    Florida  corporation,  and BRADFORD  YACHT
    SALES,  INC.,  a Florida  corporation.
    
                               Defendants.
                                                                                                       
    
    
               Plaintiff,  BUC  International  Corp.  ("BUC"  or  "Plaintiff),                         
    ration,  sues
    
    Defendants,  International  Yacht  Council  Limited,  a  foreign  corporation  (,`IYC"),  Barbara
    
    Tiemey,  an individual  ("Tiemey"),  MLS  Solutions  ("MLS  Solutions"),  a Delaware  corporation,
    
    William  Pazos ("Pazos"),  an  individual,  Florida  Yacht  Brokers  Association,  Inc.  ("FYBA"), 
    
    Florida  corporation,  and  Bradford  Yacht  Sales,  Inc.  ("Bradford"),                           
    ida  corporation
    
    (collectively  "Defendants"),  and alleges:
    
                                                                           Nature  of  the Action
    
              This  action  arises from  the  Defendants'  unauthorized  use  of  the  BUCNET  Service 
    
    copying  of  BUC's  proprietary  marine  vessel  database  and  listings  from  the  BUCNET 
    
    which  has  served  as  the  industry's  leading  electronic  multiple  listing  service  since  its
    
    
    
                                                                       BROAD  and CASSEL
    
    SNIPPETS:
  • a foreign corporation, BARBARA TIERNBY, an individual, MLS SOLUTIONS, INC., a Florida
  • Defendants, International Yacht Council Limited, a foreign corporation, Barbara
  • Tiemey, an individual, MLS Solutions, a Delaware corporation,
  • BUC INTERNATIONAL
  • Plaintiff, BUC, is a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of
  • Upon information and belief, Defendant, IYC, is a corporation organized and existing
  • Broward County (inside Bradford), Florida from which it is operating, conducting, engaging in,
  • FYBA is a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State
  • BROAD and CASSEL Btowatd Financial Ccntre 500 E. Broward Blvd. Suite 1130 Fort Lauderdale.
  • FL 33394 954.X4.7060 Dade 305.945.0404
  • BUC and the DeveloPment of the BUCNET Marine Marketinp Service
  • dealer/broker mailed his/her listings to approximately 65 correspondents per month.
  • new BUCNET Service, brokers would also enjoy the efficiency of having a standardized listing
  • was the first computerized multiple listing service ever to be made available to yacht
  • BUC received from the Registrar of Copyright, Certificates of Copyright Registration
  • A copy of the License Agreement is attached as Composite Exhibit "B".
  • ' Because of time limitations and due diligence requirements, BUC will later seek to amend
  • BROAD and CASSEL Broward FinancialCentrc 500 E. Broward Blvd. Suite 1130 Fort Lauderdale,
  • A copy of a sampling of infringing IYC listings,
  • Service, including the compilation, selection, and organization of its vessel listing
  • of this action and permanently from copying vessel listings from the BUCNET Service,
  • or such damages as the court deems proper pursuant
  • pendency of this action and permanently from copying vessel listings from the BUCNET
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