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Wabash County Truck Repair Business Sued for Alleged Trademark Infringement

South Bend, Indiana – Apparently Triple LLL Truck Repair, Inc., the Plaintiff, entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Defendants, Triple LLL, Inc. (“Triple LLL”) and Maurice Long, in February 2012. Under the Agreement, Plaintiff purportedly purchased the assets of Triple LLL with the exception of Triple LLL’s…

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Vroom, Inc. Sues Indianapolis Car Company for Alleged Trademark Infringement

Indianapolis, Indiana – Vroom, Inc. (“Vroom”), the Plaintiff, apparently began selling used vehicles online in 2013. As e-commerce has taken off, Vroom sought and registered numerous trademarks including those at issue in this case as shown below (the “Vroom Marks”).​ Mark Registration No./Serial No. VROOM 4,917,005 5,076,055 VROOM 5,592,887 5,436,572…

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Seventh Circuit Affirms Denial of Fees for Trademark Infringement Case

Chicago, Illinois – Chicago is apparently home to two hotels named “Hotel Chicago.” The first, owned by plaintiff/appellee, LHO Chicago River, LLC (“LHO”) was allegedly named in 2014. The second hotel, owned by defendants/appellants Rosemoor Suites, LLC, Portfolio Hotel & Resorts, LLC and Chicago Hotel, LLC (collectively “Rosemoor”), was apparently…

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ABI Attachments, Inc. of Mishawaka Sues for Alleged Trademark Infringement

Indianapolis, Indiana – Apparently, ABI Attachments, Inc. (“ABI”), the Plaintiff entered into a Product Lines Purchase Agreement with Defendants, Kiser Arena Specialists, Inc., (“KAS”) Robert D. Kiser, Individually and as Trustee of The  Kiser Family Trust, and James Kiser (collectively, the “Defendants”). Under the Agreement, ABI allegedly acquired assets and…

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Lake Station Grocery Store Sued for Alleged Trademark Infringement

Hammond, Indiana – Apparently Plaintiff, La Michoacana Meat Market TM Holdings, LLC (“La Michoacana”) owns numerous federal trademark registrations including the seven at issue in this case (the “Michoacana Marks”): Mark Registration No. LA MICHOACANA MEAT MARKET 3669454 LA MICHOACANA MEAT MARKET 4662100 4662101 4662104 LA MICHOACANA MEAT MARKET KIDS…

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Watch Communications Sues Ex-Employees for Alleged Trade Secret Misappropriation

Indianapolis, Indiana – Apparently, W.A.T.C.H TV Company d/b/a Watch Communications (“Watch”), the Plaintiff, is in the business of providing broadband Internet access to consumers and enterprise customers in Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky. Defendant, Greg Jarman (“Jarman”), was allegedly an employee of Watch beginning in February 2014. According to the…

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Elanco Animal Health, Inc. Sued for Alleged Patent Infringement

Indianapolis, Indiana – Apparently, Epitopix, LLC d/b/a Vaxxinova US (“Vaxxinova”) is an animal health research and development company specializing in veterinary vaccines. Vaxxinova is the owner of three patents at issue, all entitled “Immunizing Compositions and Methods of Use,” U.S. Patent Nos. 8,282,941, 7,943,150, and 7,943,151 (collectively the “Patents in…

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Patent Office Issues 228 Patents to Indiana Citizens in June 2021

The U.S. Patent Office issued the following 228 patent registrations to persons and businesses in Indiana in June 2021, based on applications filed by Indiana patent attorneys: 1 D0923,639 Display screen with graphical user interface for medical treatment and/or diagnostics 2 D0923,464 Storage rack guard drop-in bracket device 3 D0923,429 Drawer…

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170 Trademark Registrations Issued to Indiana Companies in June 2021

The U.S. Trademark Office issued the following 170 trademark registrations to persons and businesses in Indiana in June 2021 based on applications filed by Indiana tradmark attorneys: Reg Number Word Mark 6385278 JESUS GIRL 6402371 FOR FOX SAKE OFFROAD 6402148 LET’S NOT MEET BY ACCIDENT! 6402123 SAFEMINISTRY SOLUTIONS A SAFE…

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Indianapolis-based Supermercado Sued for Alleged Trademark Infringement

Indianapolis, Indiana – Apparently, La Michoacana Meat Market TM Holdings, LLC (“La Michoacana”), the Plaintiff owns a number of federal trademark registrations for use in connection with its Mexican-styled grocery stores, meat markets, fruit shops, restaurants, and bakeries (the “LA MICHOACANA Marks”). According to the Complaint, Defendants, Josue Lopez and…

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