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`HARMAN INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIES. INC.
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`EZAKI GLICO KABUSHIKI KAISHA
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`DATE FILED
`11l11i2014
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`1.1.5. DISTRICT COURT
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`LCITTE U.S.A.. INC.
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`TN THE UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE
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`FABRIC SYSTEM
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