Delta Faucet Company, a prominent manufacturer of kitchen and bathroom fixtures, alleges that Justin and Andrew Bundrick engaged in unauthorized sales of Delta-branded products via Amazon storefronts “SummitMerch” (previously “BunjiSolutions”) and “A.B.Sales”. The company claims these products failed to meet their quality standards and did not include the official warranty,…
Indiana Intellectual Property Law News
Magpul Sues Elite Tactical Systems over Alleged Patent Infringement Over Polymer Ammo Magazines
Magpul Sues Elite Tactical Systems over Alleged Patent Infringement Over Polymer Ammo Magazines Magpul Industries Corporation has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against fellow firearm accessories manufacturer Elite Tactical Systems Group, LLC. The plaintiff alleges that the defendant has infringed upon U.S. Patents Nos. 8,991,086 and 9,746,264. Magpul claims that…
Dr. Keith Bell Sues Bartholomew School District and Coach for Alleged Copyright Infringement
Author, Dr. Keith F. Bell (“Plaintiff”), has filed another copyright infringement suit in Indiana (see past suit), this time against Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation (“Bartholomew”) and Timothy Bless (“Bless”), again claiming infringement of his intellectual property. Dr. Bell wrote the book Winning Isn’t Normal in 1981, and the key passage…
Plaintiff Illustrator Files Fresh Lawsuit Against Amazon KDP/Jeff Bezos Over Unauthorized Book Covers
Plainfield, Indiana – Allen Lee Asher-Butler has filed a copyright infringement suit against Amazon KDP and Jeff Bezos, claiming they are committing copyright infringement regarding four books that he designed and illustrated the covers for. According to Asher, these books, authored by William “Will” Wills, have been sold by Amazon…
BCW Takes a Stand Against Ultra Pro’s Trademark Infringement Claims in Card Protection Dispute
BCW Diversified, Inc. (BCW) has filed a declaratory judgment complaint against Ultra PRO International, LLC (Ultra Pro) seeking a court declaration that BCW’s conduct does not infringe, dilute, or constitute unfair competition regarding Ultra Pro’s alleged trademarks for plastic trading card holders. Specifically, BCW contests Ultra Pro’s claims over marks…
Dream Home Photographer Sues Integra Builders for Alleged Photo Theft
Amy Latka, a seasoned commercial photographer specializing in real estate photography and videography, has filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana against Integra Builders LLC, a company based in Fishers, Indiana. Latka, who operates Dream Home Media LLC, claims that Integra infringed…
192 Trademark Registrations Issued to Indiana Entities in November 2024
The U.S. Trademark Office issued the following 192 trademark registrations to persons and businesses in Indiana in November 2024 based on applications filed by Indiana trademark attorneys: Registration Number Wordmark 85255683 U LOFT.COM 97835504 CT 85263428 LOFT ORIGINAL EST.…
Identity Crisis: My Market, LLC Fights Batth Market’s Alleged Trademark Infringement
My Market, LLC, (Plaintiff) an Indiana-based convenience store operator, has initiated legal proceedings against Batth Markets, Inc. and Chhaterpal Singh (Defendants) for the unauthorized use of its trademarked business name. The lawsuit, filed under the Lanham Act and related Indiana state laws, addresses issues of trademark infringement, unfair competition, false…
Patent Office Issued 234 Patents to Indiana Entities in October 2024
The U.S. Patent Office issued the following 234 patents to persons and businesses in Indiana in October 2024: Patent Number Patent Title US 12129632 B2 Valve assembly for an electronic faucet US 12127560…
Protecting the LEGACY: Trademark Infringement Lawsuit Filed Against Legacy Family Chiropractic
Legacy Chiropractic, LLC, has filed a complaint against Legacy Family Chiropractic LLC, alleging trademark infringement, unfair competition, and related claims. The complaint centers around Defendant’s alleged unauthorized use of the “LEGACY” trademark, which Plaintiff asserts is integral to its business and reputation. Since 2018, Plaintiff has operated Legacy Chiropractic in…