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Quantum Litigator: Emrit’s Lawsuit Universe Expands

Ronald Satish Emrit, an alleged resident of Florida and Maryland, has filed legal complaints in both Northern and Southern Indiana courts against six defendants, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the U.S. Department of Commerce, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, the American Institute of Physics, Kennedy Space Center, and the…

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A Step Too Far? MORryde International, Inc. Accuses Airxcel, Inc. (Suburban) of Patent Infringement

Elkhart, Indiana – MORryde International, Inc. has filed a lawsuit against Airxcel, Inc., doing business as Suburban, claiming patent infringement. The case centers around three patents (US Patent Nos. 9,903,121, 10,519,671, and 11,739,534), allegedly owned by MORryde, that relate to folding staircases for vehicles like RVs and trailers. These patents—supposedly…

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Bone of Contention: WOOF FEST Fight Lands in Court

Evansville, Indiana – A legal dispute has emerged over a local fundraising event called “Woof Fest.” Allison Bush, an event organizer who has been planning and promoting fundraising events since 2019, claims her intellectual property has been used without permission by P.A.A.W.S., Inc.—a local animal rescue group—and its treasurer, Julie…

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From StockFood to Courtroom: The American Table Faces Copyright Infringement Claims

Plaintiff Image Professionals GmbH, operating as StockFood, has filed a lawsuit against Warsaw, Indiana Defendant, The American Table Restaurant, Inc. for copyright infringement. Based in Munich, Germany, Plaintiff specializes in creating and licensing premium food-related imagery, videos, and recipes. The lawsuit involves a photograph titled “00687624,” registered with the U.S.…

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Stung by Infringement? Artist Sues Fort Wayne Allergy Clinic Over Alleged ‘WASP’ Photo Theft

Plaintiff Harold Davis has filed a lawsuit against Defendant Fort Wayne Allergy & Asthma Consultants, Inc. (FW Allergy) for alleged copyright infringement. Davis claims that FW Allergy violated his exclusive rights under the Copyright Act by using his copyrighted photograph, titled “WASP,” without permission. Davis, an allegedly accomplished artist and…

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209 Trademark Registrations Issued to Indiana Entities in March 2025

The U.S. Trademark Office issued the following  209 trademark registrations to persons and businesses in Indiana in March 2025 based on applications filed by Indiana trademark attorneys: Registration Number Wordmark 7741242 MAGLOK 7719269 INDIANA HEMOPHILIA & THROMBOSIS CENTER 7719268 INDIANA HEMOPHILIA & THROMBOSIS CENTER 7735806 HOP ON OVER 7727729 POWERS…

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Rock ‘n’ Roll or Rights Violation? Bar Hit with Copyright Lawsuit Over Alleged, Unlicensed Music

The Plaintiffs, House of Bram, Little Nemo Music, and Major Bob Music Co., through their lawyers, have filed a lawsuit claiming that their copyrights have been violated under U.S. copyright law. Their main argument is that the Defendants allegedly played the Plaintiffs’ copyrighted music in public without permission. Defendant Franklinsteins,…

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August Image Sues Static Media Over Claims of Unauthorized Use of Iconic Photographs

August Image, LLC, a company based in New York that represents over 100 photographers, is suing Static Media Inc. (formerly 7Hops.com Inc.) for copyright infringement. The lawsuit involves two photographs owned by photographers Peter Yang and Benedict Evans, who are both represented by August Image. Yang’s photo features Eddie Van…

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Trademark Tug-of-War: Shezan Brands Battle Over Trademark Registrations

Shezan Services (Private) Limited and Shezan International Limited have filed a legal complaint seeking declaratory judgment and injunctive relief against Indiana companies, Intershez Corporation and Shezan, LLC. The plaintiffs claim that Intershez and Shezan, LLC fraudulently registered Shezan Services’ trademarks in the United States and used these registrations to have…

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Trouble at Home: My Healthy Home, LLC Takes Legal Action Over Trademark Dispute Against Healthy Home Experts, LLC

My Healthy Home LLC, a New Jersey-based company focused on promoting healthier living environments, has filed a complaint against the Indiana-based company Healthy Home Experts, LLC, and Joshua Harper for trademark infringement. According to court documents, My Healthy Home has been recognized since 2002 for its environmentally friendly services, including…

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