Indianapolis, IN – Blue Pillar Inc., currently headquartered in Atlanta, has announced that it is moving its headquarters to Indianapolis and plans to create 70 new jobs in the area. According to the Indianapolis Star, the jobs will have an average salary of $40/hour. Blue Pillar is a software…
Indiana Intellectual Property Law News
Noble Roman’s, Inc. Sues Findlay Tiffin Oil, LLC and Ayman Magdaddi for Trademark Infringement for Unauthorized Use of Trademark and Trade Dress
Indianapolis, IN – Trademark lawyers for Noble Roman’s, Inc. of Indianapolis, Indiana filed a trademark infringement suit alleging Findlay Tiffin Oil, LLC of Tipp City, Ohio and Ayman Magdaddi of Aurora, Indiana infringed Trademark Registration No. 987,069 for the mark NOBLE ROMAN’S; Trademark Registration No. 1,920,428 for the mark…
Brandon S. Judkins Sues Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation for Design Patent Infringement of Table
Indianapolis, IN – Brandon S. Judkins of Indianapolis, Indiana filed a patent infringement suit alleging Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation of New York, New York infringed Patent No. D591,090, FURNITURE ARTICLE, which has been issued by the US Patent Office. The patent in question is a design patent of a…
U.S. Patent Office Pre-Examination Interview Program Expanded
Alexandria, VA – The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently announced its First Full Action Interview Pilot Program, which, unlike a previous test program, applies to all areas of technology. Under this program, if an eligible utility patent applicant electronically files a request prior to the first…
WB Music Corp. et al. Sues Langel’s, Inc. and Its President for Copyright Infringement for Unauthorized Performance of Songs
Hammond, IN – Copyright lawyers for WB Music Corporation and six other music companies filed a copyright infringement suit alleging Langel’s, Inc. of Highland, Indiana infringed three copyrighted songs. Specifically, the songs at issue are: VOGUE by Madonna, FALLIN by Alicia Keys, and HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL by…
Tissue Extraction Devices, LLC Sues Hologic, Inc. and Suros Surgical Systems, Inc. for Patent Infringement of Breast Biopsy Device
Indianapolis, IN – Patent lawyers for Tissue Extraction Devices, LLC of Indianapolis, Indiana filed a patent infringement suit alleging Hologic, Inc. of Bedford, Massachusetts and Suros Surgical Systems, Inc. of Indianapolis, Indiana infringed Patent No. 7,749,172, PNEUMATIC CIRCUIT, which has been issued by the US Patent Office. The patent…
Judge McKinney Presides over Jury Trial in Harvest Scents v. KMI Copyright Infringement Lawsuit After Denying KMI Evidentiary Motions
Indianapolis, IN – This week Senior Judge Larry J. McKinney of the Southern District of Indiana is presiding over a jury trial of a copyright infringement lawsuit. The case is Harvest Scents & Traders LLC v. KMI International Corporation. The trial began on Monday, May 2, continued through last…
TiVo and EchoStar’s Attempt to Settle Case After Appeal Decision Fails
Washington, DC – As a nonprecedential disposition, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has issued an order denying an attempt by TiVo, Inc., EchoStar Corporation, related EchoStar affiliates, and Dish Network Corporation to settle, following a decision on appeal, their long-running patent dispute. At issue…
New York Times Reports on Controversial Company That Enforces Copyrights Online
New York – The New York Times reported earlier this week on Righthaven, LLC, a company that has sued hundreds of bloggers for copyright violation. The N.Y. Times story profiles one such blogger, Brian Hill, a 20 year-old North Carolina resident, who was sued by Righthaven after he used…
Eli Lilly & Co. Wins Court Ruling to Prevent Release of Generic Cymbalta Until Patent Expiration
Indianapolis, Indiana – Patent attorneys for Eli Lilly & Company of Indianapolis successfully blocked the release of generic versions of the anti-depression drug Cymbalta until the expiration of Lilly’s patent for the drug. Last week, Judge Tonya Walton Pratt of the Southern District of Indiana entered an order blocking…