The U.S. Patent Office issued the following 190 patent registrations to persons and businesses in Indiana in June 2022 based on applications filed by Indiana patent attorneys: D956,187 Lavatory basin D956,184 Faucet D956,182 Faucet D955,924 Travel trailer D955,858 Door trim D955,854 Pull D955,851 Pull D955,834 Blade hub 11,375,455 Technologies for…
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267 Trademark Registrations Issued to Indiana Companies in June 2022
The U.S. Trademark Office issued the following 267 Trademark Registrations to persons and businesses in Indiana in June 2022 based on applications filed by Indiana Trademark Attorneys: Reg. No Word Mark 6791703 PLATFORM (A PRODUCTION COMPANY) 6782465 L L 6782459 DESIGNSPINE 6783940 MIRES METHOD…
AAA Sues Local Body Shop for Alleged Trademark Infringement
Indianapolis, Indiana – The American Automobile Association, Inc. (“AAA”), the Plaintiff, is a not-for-profit, non-stock Connecticut Corporation. AAA provides approximately 60 million members with products and services throughout the United States and Canada. The products and services include automobile repair services at its AAA Car Care Centers and through AAA…
Staffing Agency Sues Former Executive for Alleged Misappropriation of Trade Secrets
South Bend, Indiana – Attorneys for Plaintiff, Peoplelink, LLC (“Peoplelink”), a Delaware Corporation, filed suit in the Northern District of Indiana alleging that Defendant, Kelly Boutell, a former employee of Peoplelink, infringed their rights under the Federal Defend Trade Secrets Act, 18 U.S.C. § 1832, the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act…
YouTube Celebrity “Omi in a Hellcat” Sued for Trademark Infringement
Merrillville, Indiana – Plaintiff, NuStar Enterprises LLC (“NuStar”), is a clothing and apparel company that markets and sells clothing and apparel and related accessories. NuStar was granted a registration for its mark RELOADED® under Registration No. 6,376,399 with the USPTO on June 8, 2021 alleging they began using the mark…
Design Tascono, Inc. sues The Concrete Lady, Inc. for Alleged Copyright Infringement
Otisco, Indiana – Design Tascono, Inc. the Plaintiff claims to have numerous copyright registrations for its unique statue designs, 5 of which are at issue in this case (“Tascono Works”). According to the Complaint, Design Tascono is the owner of numerous copyrights for various decorative pieces, including wall sculptures. Design…
Patent Office Issues 210 Patents to Indiana Citizens in May 2022
The U.S. Patent Office issued the following 210 patent registrations to persons and businesses in Indiana in May 2022, based on applications filed by Indiana patent attorneys: Patent No. Title D953,493 Faucet D953,488 Faucet D953,180 Differential pressure transmitter D953,143 Pull D953,142 Pull D953,141 Pull D953,139 Pull 11349419 Motor drive system…
175 Trademark Registrations Issued to Indiana Companies in May 2022
The U.S. Trademark Office issued the following 175 trademark registrations to persons and businesses in Indiana in May 2022 based on applications filed by Indiana trademark attorneys: Reg. Number Word Mark 6739475 NACTEL 6724917 KAIZER WOLF 6724856 INNOCENT DEVIL’S…
Violation of Etsy License Agreement Leads to Copyright Infringement Suit
Guilford, Indiana – Plaintiff Tara Mapes is a well-known photographer specializing in fashion and fine art photography. She also sells digital backgrounds for photographers through an Etsy store called Enchanted Eye Creations by Tara Mapes. The limitations on the license under which she sells the digital backgrounds on her Etsy…
Popular Night Club Accused of Copyright Infringement for Unauthorized Public Performances
Terre Haute, Indiana – Plaintiffs, Broadcast Music Inc. (“BMI”), Peer Music III LTD, Universal – Songs of Polygram International, Inc., Songs of Universal, Inc., EMI Consortium Songs, Inc. d/b/a EMI Longitude Music, Fourteenth Hour Music, Inc., Springtime Music, Inc., EMI Blackwood Music, Inc. Sony/ATV Songs LLC, and Fall out Boy…