Indianapolis, Indiana — An intellectual property attorney has filed seven new copyright suits in the Southern District of Indiana on behalf of Malibu Media, LLC of Los Angeles, California alleging that seven John Doe defendants infringed Malibu Media’s copyrighted works. Copyright lawyer Paul Nicoletti is again in federal court on…
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TCYK Sues Nine John Doe Defendants for Copyright Infringement of “The Company You Keep”
Hammond, Indiana — Copyright lawyers for TCYK LLC of Los Angeles, CA sued for copyright infringement in the Northern District of Indiana alleging that John Does 1-9, all allegedly located in Indiana, infringed the copyrighted work “The Company You Keep,” which has been registered by the U.S. Copyright Office. The…
Texas Roadhouse Sues Multiple Restaurants Operating as “Texas Corral” or “Amarillo Roadhouse”
Grand Rapids, Michigan — Trademark lawyers for Texas Roadhouse, Inc. and Texas Roadhouse Delaware LLC, both of Louisville, Kentucky (collectively, “Texas Roadhouse”) sued for trademark infringement in the Western District of Michigan alleging that the Defendants, including those doing business as multiple Texas Corral restaurants located in Indiana (collectively “Texas…
Common Themes Between Elton John’s “Nikita” and Hobbs’ “Natasha” Insufficient to Support Claim of Copyright Infringement
Chicago, Illinois – The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit has affirmed the judgment of the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division. Copyright lawyers for Guy Hobbs of the United Kingdom had sued alleging copyright infringement by Elton John and Bernie Taupin of the United Kingdom of…
Another BitTorrent Defendant Ordered to Pay $20,000 in Default Judgment
Indianapolis, Indiana – The United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana has granted a motion by Malibu Media of Los Angeles, California for default judgment against Kenny Griffith for infringement of the copyrighted work “Slow Motion” which has been registered by the U.S. Copyright Office. In its…
U.S. Department of Commerce Produces Comprehensive Analysis Addressing Copyright Policy, Creativity, and Innovation in the Digital Economy
Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Commerce recently released a green paper on Copyright Policy, Creativity, and Innovation in the Digital Economy (the “Green Paper“) to advance discussion on a set of policy issues critical to economic growth. The Green Paper discusses the goals of maintaining an appropriate balance…
Judgment of $151,425 Granted Against Defendant Who Failed to Answer Allegations of Illegal Downloading of Pornography
Indianapolis, Indiana — The Southern District of Indiana has granted a motion for default judgment by CP Productions, Inc. (“CP”) of Arizona, which had sued Gerald L. Glover, III (“Glover”) of Indianapolis, Indiana alleging infringement of the copyrighted work “GH Hustlers — Maryjane’s Second Visit” which has been registered by…
Default Judgment of $20,000 Granted in Copyright Infringement Case Involving BitTorrent
Indianapolis, Indiana —The Southern District of Indiana has granted a default judgment to Malibu Media, LLC of Los Angeles, California in its lawsuit against Robert Johnson of Indianapolis, Indiana for copyright infringement of the work “Pretty Back Door Baby.” In its complaint, Malibu Media alleged that Johnson and others directly…
Consumer Health Information Sues Amylin and Eli Lilly for Copyright Infringement of Patient Education Materials
Indianapolis, Indiana — Copyright lawyers for Consumer Health Information Corp. (“CHIC”) of Virginia sued Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Amylin Pharmaceuticals, LLC (collectively, “Amylin”), both of Los Angeles, California and Eli Lilly & Co. (“Lilly”) of Indianapolis, Indiana (collectively, “Defendants”) alleging copyright infringement of works that CHIC created for Defendants’ use. CHIC…
Riders Choice Sues Golden West Saddle Blankets for Declaratory Relief
Terre Haute, Indiana — Copyright lawyers for Riders Choice, LLC d/b/a Show and Tell Saddle Blankets (“Riders Choice”) and Loni Rhodes (“Rhodes”; collectively,”Plaintiffs”) of Center Point, Indiana sued for declaratory relief over allegations of copyright infringement made by Lori Heckaman (“Heckaman”) d/b/a Golden West Saddle Blankets (“Golden West” or “Defendant”)…