Elkhart, Indiana – Phoenix USA RV, Inc., (“Phoenix USA”) founded in 1996 designs, builds, markets, and sells custom motor homes to customers through authorized retailers across the United States. In 2017, Phoenix USA sold to the current owners Chuck and Tina Cooper. Many of the employees became unhappy with the…
Indiana Intellectual Property Law News
177 Trademark Registrations Issued to Indiana Companies in November 2022
The U.S. Trademark Office issued the following 177 trademark registrations to persons & businesses in Indiana in November 2022 based on applications filed by Indiana trademark attorneys: Reg. Number Word Mark 6913163 MGI 6913162 RISI 6912977 LOAN BUTLER 6914739 LOVELL’S TRUCKING…
Honest Abe Roofing Sues Franchisee for Violation of Agreements
Terre Haute, Indiana – The Plaintiff, Honest Abe Roofing Franchise, Inc. (“Honest Abe”), is an Indiana Corporation with its principal place of business in Terre Haute, Indiana. Honest Abe has been installing, repairing, and maintaining residential roofs since 2005. They have numerous locations in multiple states. The Defendants, DCH &…
139 Trademark Registrations Issued to Indiana Companies in October 2022
The U.S. Trademark Office issued the following 139 trademark registrations to persons and businesses in Indiana in October 2022 based on applications filed by Indiana trademark attorneys: Registration Number Word Mark 6884946 ALWAYS SIMPLE ALWAYS…
191 Trademark Registrations Issued to Indiana Companies and Individuals in September of 2022
The U.S. Trademark Office issued the following 191 trademark registrations to persons and businesses in Indiana in September 2022 based on applications filed by Indiana trademark attorneys: Registration Number Word Mark 6884946 ALWAYS SIMPLE ALWAYS SATISFYING SIEMPRE SOUPS 6884869 READY FIT 6886185 M VERSAPRO 6884715 ANTIQUEOLOGY 6884696 ANGEL…
3CHI Sues Former Marketing Manager for Misappropriation of Trade Secrets
Indianapolis, Indiana – The Plaintiff, 3C, LLC d/b/a 3CHI (pronounced “three-chee”) filed suit against Defendant and former employee, Jai Journay (“Journay”) for Misappropriation of Trade Secrets, Violation of Indiana’s Uniform Trade Secrets Act, and Breach of Employment Agreement. Per the Plaintiff’s website, 3CHI was founded by a biochemist that has focused…
Oakley Sues Local Business for Trademark Infringement
Indianapolis, Indiana – The Plaintiff, Oakley, Inc. (“Oakley”), is an American company operating as an independent subsidiary of Luxottica Group S.p.A. Oakley designs, develops and manufactures sports equipment and lifestyle pieces including, sunglasses, sports visors, ski/snowboard googles, watches, apparel, backpacks, shoes, optical frames, and other accessories. Oakley currently holds more…
Former Employee Sues Kilroy’s for Copyright Infringement
Indianapolis, Indiana – Plaintiff, Elijah Schwartz (“Schwartz”) filed suit against his former Employer and Defendants, Kilroy’s North America LLC, Kilroy’s Sports, LLC, and Kilroy’s on Kirkwood, LLC (“Kilroy’s”) for Violation of the Wage Payment Act, Breach of Contract, Promissory Estoppel, Unjust Enrichment, Fraud, Declaratory Judgment of Copyright Ownership, and Copyright…
Rockville Bar Sued for Copyright Infringement for Unauthorized Public Performances
Rockville, Indiana – Plaintiffs, Broadcast Music Inc. (“BMI”), Cotillion Music, Inc., Terry Stafford Music Co., House of Cash, Inc., Sony/ATV Songs LLC d/b/a Sony/ATV Tree Publishing, Round Hill Music LP d/b/a Round Hill Works, Tokeco Tunes, EMI Blackwood Music Inc., Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp., Lucky Thumb Music, Noah’s Little Boat Music, Sea Gayle, Music…
Orbital Engineering, Inc. Sues Ex-Employee & Competitor for Trade Secret Misappropriation
Crowne Point, Indiana – The Plaintiff, Orbital Engineering, Inc. (“Orbital”) filed suit against Defendants, DVG Team, Inc. (DVG) and former employee Zachary Topoll (“Topoll”) for Breach of Fiduciary Duty Damages Resulting from Conspiracy, Tortious Interference with Business Relations, Aiding and Abetting Breach of Fiduciary Duty, and Trade Secret Misappropriation. Per…