New Albany, Indiana – WindStream Technologies, Inc. of North Vernon, Indiana filed a trademark infringement lawsuit in the Southern District of Indiana alleging that Rambo LLC, Rambo Montrow Corporation (collectively, “Rambo”) and Rick Keebler, all of Madison, Indiana, as well as ten unidentified John Does residing in Indiana, infringed its…
Indiana Intellectual Property Law News
Silver Streak Industries Sues Squire Boone Caverns for Copyright Infringement
New Albany, Indiana – Silver Streak Industries, LLC of Tempe, Arizona (“Silver Streak”) has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit in the Southern District of Indiana alleging that Squire Boone Caverns, Inc. of Floyd County, Indiana (“Squire Boone”) infringed the copyrighted work Ore Car display and game card which has been…
119 Trademark Registrations Issued to Indiana Companies in October, 2013
The US Trademark Office issued the following 119 trademark registrations to persons and businesses in Indiana in October, 2013, based on applications filed by Indiana Trademark Attorneys: Reg.No. Word Mark View 4424025 REAL HEALTH HERO · IDENTIFY · PREVENT · MAINTAIN · TRI STATE COMMUNITY CLINICS LLC REAL HEALTH, REAL…
Patent Office Issues 198 Patents To Indiana Citizens in October, 2013
The US Patent Office issued the following 198 patent registrations to persons and businesses in Indiana in October, 2013, based on applications filed by Indiana Patent Attorneys: Pat. No. Title D692,377 Mosfet rectifier bridge power pack D692,286 Canning jar tool 8,571,771 Transmission turbine acceleration control for managing vehicle acceleration 8,571,637…
Joe Hand Promotions Sues Fishbowl Pub and its Owners for Unlawful Interception and Broadcast of UFC Fight
Indianapolis, Indiana – Joe Hand Promotions, Inc. of Feasterville, Pennsylvania has sued in the Southern District of Indiana alleging that Timothy H. Fishburn of Marion County, Indiana; David M. Rickelman of Morgan County, Indiana and MWCC, Inc. d/b/a Fishbowl Pub At Midwest Sports Complex of Indianapolis, Indiana unlawfully intercepted and…
Second-Filed Litigation Stayed Pending Venue Ruling in First-Filed Litigation
Indianapolis, Indiana – Nexans, Inc. of New Holland, Pennsylvania sued Belden, Inc. of Richmond, Indiana in the District of Delaware. At issue were allegations of infringement of Patent Nos. 6,074,503, Making enhanced data cable with cross-twist cabled core profile; 7,135,641, Data cable with cross-twist cabled core profile; 7,977,575, High performance…
USPTO 2014-2018 Strategic Plan Available for Public Comment
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) draft plan sets priorities to strengthen the USPTO, drive innovation, and support economic growth. The USPTO recently announced that its draft Strategic Plan for fiscal years (“FY”) 2014-2018 has been posted for public review and comment on the USPTO website…
Patrick Collins Twice Requests to Dismiss Lund; Lund Dismissed; Court Denies Patrick Collins’ Request to Reinstate
Indianapolis, Indiana – Magistrate Judge Mark J. Dinsmore of the Southern District of Indiana has recommended that Plaintiff Patrick Collins, Inc.’s request to void the judgment entered as a result of Plaintiff’s two earlier requests for voluntary dismissal of Defendant Derrick Lund be denied. [Full Disclosure – Overhauser Law Offices,…
BMI Asserts Copyright Infringement Against Blu
Indianapolis, Indiana — Broadcast Music, Inc. of New York, New York (“BMI”) has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit in the Southern District of Indiana alleging that SC Entertainment, LLC d/b/a Blu and Shawn Cannon (“Cannon”), both of Indianapolis, Indiana, infringed the copyrighted works LAST NIGHT A D.J. SAVED MY LIFE,…
After Final Consideration Pilot 2.0 Extended
Washington, D.C. — Using information gathered from the After Final Consideration Pilot (“AFCP”), as well as input from stakeholders and examiners obtained through the Request for Continued Examination (“RCE”) outreach initiative, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) launched the After Final Consideration Pilot 2.0 (“AFCP 2.0”) on May 19,…