The US Trademark Office issued the following 150 trademark registrations to persons and businesses in Indiana in September, 2010, based on applications filed by Indiana Trademark Attorneys: Reg. Number Mark Click to View 1 3,855,257 SMART LINK View 2 3,853,994 DAN’S COMPETITION View 3 3,853,648 ONE…
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Indiana Patent Attorneys Obtain 125 Patents for Indiana Companies in September, 2010
Indiana patent attorneys obtained issuance of the following 125 patents from the US Patent Office to persons and businesses in Indiana in September, 2010: PAT. NO. Title 1 7,805,262 Utility meter using temperature compensation 2 7,805,235 System and method for controlling a flow of intake air entering…
Forest River Sues Heartland Recreational Vehicles for Unfair Competition
South Bend, Indiana – As part of a continuing dispute, intellectual property counsel for Forest River, Inc.of Elkhart, IN, has filed a lawsuit accusing Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC of Elkhart, IN, of unfair competition, interference with contractual relations, and violating the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, among other claims.…
BMI Sues R House of Brews for Musical Composition Copyright Infringement
Hammond, Indiana – Copyright lawyers for Broadcast Music, Inc.of New York City have filed an infringement suit on behalf of musical artists which BMI represents. The complaint alleges Trioak, Inc. d/b/a R House of Brews of Crown Point, IN, infringed the right to publicly perform twelve songs, including works by…
Joe Hand Promotions Sues Longwell and Pitt Stop Pub & Grill for Intercepting UFC Broadcast
New Albany, Indiana – Intellectual property attorneys for Joe Hand Promotions, Inc. of Feasterville, PA, have filed a lawsuit alleging William D. Longwell of Clarksville, IN, and Pitt Stop Pub & Grill of Beloit, WI improperly obtained a broadcast of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) bout #94. The complaint alleges…
Coach Sues Designer Fragrance & Gifts for Trademark, Trade Dress, and Copyright Infringement
New Albany, Indiana – Trademark attorneys for Coach, Inc. and Coach Services, Inc. of New York City have filed a lawsuit alleging Designer Fragrance & Gifts of Jeffersonville, IN, infringed a family of COACH trademarks which are registered with the U.S. Trademark Office, including Trademark Registration No. 2,088,706 for…
Coach Sues TJ’s Handbags & More for Trademark, Trade Dress, and Copyright Infringement
New Albany, Indiana – Trademark lawyers for Coach, Inc. and Coach Services, Inc. of New York City have filed a lawsuit alleging TJ’s Handbags & More of Scottsburg, IN, infringed a family of COACH trademarks which are registered with the U.S. Trademark Office, including Trademark Registration No. 2,088,706 for…
Rego-Fix AG Sues Techniks for Infringement of Tool Holding Patent
Indianapolis, Indiana – Patent lawyers for Rego-Fix AG of Indianapolis, IN, filed a lawsuit alleging that Techniks, Inc. of Indianapolis, IN, infringed the following patents issued by the US Patent Office: Patent No. 7,140,616, titled CLAMPING DEVICE FOR MACHINE TOOLS, and Patent No. RE37,484, also titled CLAMPING DEVICE FOR…
J.B. Custom Sues Amadeo Rossi for Infringement of Firearms Trademarks, Breach of Contract, and Unfair Competition
Fort Wayne, Indiana – Trademark attorneys for J.B. Custom, Inc. of Huntertown, IN, have filed suit against, among others, Amadeo Rossi S.A. of Brazil and Taurus International Manufacturing of Miami, FL, alleging that the defendants have unlawfully made, advertised, imported, and/or sold firearms using trade names and designs owned…
Walker Digital Sues Multi-State Lottery Association for Patent Infringement
Indianapolis, Indiana – Patent lawyers for Walker Digital, LLC of Stamford, CT, have filed a lawsuit alleging Multi-State Lottery Associationof Urbandale, IA, is infringing Patent No. 7,740,537, titled SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR APPLYING LOTTERY MULTIPLIERS, as issued by the U.S. Patent Office. The claimed invention is one for processing…