Defendants in trademark infringement case, HealthSmart Foods, Inc. v. Sweet Nothings, Inc. and Beth Porter have initiated a Motion to Dismiss based on lack of personal jurisdiction under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(2) and failure to state a claim under Rule 12(b)(6). Additionally, they have requested the case be…
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Mortgage Company Seeks FREEDOM From Alleged Trademark Infringement Suit
New Jersey Plaintiff, Freedom Mortgage Corporation, has filed a complaint against New Albany, Indiana Defendant, Freedompoint, LLC, for claims of trademark infringement and related unfair competition in the home mortgage and refinancing field. According to the complaint, the Plaintiff has owned and used several FREEDOM trademarks since December 1992, and…
Banjo Corporation Sues Green Leaf, Inc. Over Trademarked Yellow Handle
Crawfordsville, Indiana – Plaintiff, Banjo Corporation (formerly known as Terra-Knife and Terra-Products) is suing Fontanet, Indiana company, Green Leaf, Inc. (also known as TerreMax) for Trademark infringement under 15 U.S.C. § 1114(1), unfair competition, use of false designations of origin and false advertising under 15 U.S.C. § 1125(a); as well…
HealthSmart Foods Files Suit Over SWEET NOTHINGS Trademark
Evansville, Indiana – Plaintiff HealthSmart Foods, Inc., has brought a Trademark infringement suit against Menlo Park, California Defendants Beth Porter and Sweet Nothings, Inc. In addition to infringement claims, the suit also alleges Unfair Competition, Trademark Dilution, and Deceptive Trade Practices. According to the complaint, HealthSmart has been manufacturing, marketing,…
Nickels and Dimes Goes Full Tilt on Noah’s Arcade in Trademark Infringement Suit
Celina, Texas – Plaintiff, Nickels and Dimes Incorporated is suing LaPorte, Indiana company, Noah’s Arcade, LLC d/b/a Full Tilt, for infringement of its federally registered trademark TILT, in association with arcade, amusement, and entertainment services, under Section 32(1) of the Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1114(1). According to the complaint,…
Amazon Storefront Sued for Alleged Trademark Infringement
Indianapolis, Indiana – The Plaintiff, Delta Faucet Company (“Delta”), founded in 1954, known as “America’s Faucet Innovation Leader” filed suit against Amazon Storefront Owner Ben Watkins (“Watkins”) for Trademark Infringement under 15 U.S.C. §§ 1114, Unfair Competition under 15 U.S.C. 1125(a) and Common Law Trademark Infringement and Unfair Competition. According…
115+ Year Old Jewelry Store Sues Competition for Trademark Infringement
Crown Point, Indiana – Plaintiff Albert’s Diamond Jewelers, Inc. (“Albert’s”) filed suit against AaLAND Diamond Jewelers (“AaLAND”) for Trademark Infringement, False Designation of Origin, and Unfair Competition in violation of Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1125(a)(1)(A), Indiana Common Law Trademark Infringement in violation of Ind. Code § 24-2-1-13.5 and Common…
Fireworks Company Takes On Competitors For Stealing Their Spark
Muncie, Indiana – The Plaintiff, 1.4g Holdings, LLC (“1.4g”), filed suit against North Central Industries, Great Grizzly, Inc. and R. Brown, Inc. for Trademark and Trade Dress Infringement, as well as False Designation of Origin under 15 U.S.C. § 1125 and Misappropriation of Commercial Properties Under Indiana Common Law. 1.4g…
Alleged Deceptive Practices Result in Award Going to Wrong Business
Fort Wayne, Indiana –The Plaintiff, Roller Ready, LLC, filed suit against Defendants, LA Systems, LLC d/b/a Monkey Rung and Paul Kiley for participating in false marketing practices, violating the Indiana Deceptive Trade Practices Act, engaging in unfair competition under Indiana common law, and infringing on Roller Ready’s trademark. Roller Ready, LLC…
Local Medical Supply Store Sued for Selling Counterfeit Products
Indianapolis, Indiana –The Plaintiff, BTL Industries, Inc. filed suit against Defendant, JV Medical Supplies, Inc. for trademark infringement, false advertising and patent infringement. BTL Industries, founded in 1993, is a leading manufacturer of non-invasive medical devices that are used for cosmetic and therapeutic purposes. The company holds several patents and trademarks related…