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…
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…
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…
Indianapolis, Indiana – Plaintiff, Somero Enterprises, Inc. (“Somero”), originally filed suit in the Indianapolis Division of the Southern District of Indiana alleging patent infringement against Defendant, Ligchine International Corporation (“Ligchine”). Ligchine responded to the Complaint by filing a Motion for Intra-District Transfer to the New Albany Division. Pursuant to 28…
Indianapolis, Indiana – Defendants, Gateway Triangle Corp., 7405 Indy Corp., 850 Indy Corp. Northlake Marketing, LLC and Thomas M. Collins, in a suit originally filed by Noble Roman’s, Inc. in the Superior Court of Marion County, Indiana filed a Notice of Removal to the United States District Court for the…
Ft. Wayne, Indiana – Apparently, Westwood One, LLC (“Westwood”), the Plaintiff owns a large portfolio of audio products for use by its affiliated broadcast radio stations and media partners. According to the Complaint, Westwood owns U.S. Patent Nos. 7,860,448 and 7,412,203 (the “Patents in Suit”). The Patents in Suit relate…
USA – The Copyright Alternative in Small-Clams Enforcement (CASE) Act was enacted on December 27, 2020. This creates a Copyright Claims Board consisting of three officers chosen by the Librarian of Congress and the Register of Copyrights. The officers will act as arbitrators for civil copyright claims and counterclaims capped…
Indianapolis, Indiana – Apparently Indianapolis Bouldering LLC, the Plaintiff, provides bouldering facilities as part of its fitness facility. According to the Complaint, Indianapolis Bouldering intends on opening a 52,000 square foot fitness facility (“North Mass Boulder”) in May 2021 using images of rocks and natural surfaces to create an organic…
Indiana – Apparently Stefan Schnebelt, the Plaintiff, is a professional photographer that licenses his photographs. Schnebelt claims he took a photograph of Murlough Bay in Northern Ireland (the “Photo”) and later placed it on his website www.stefanschnebelt.com with a gutter credit. Schnebelt also claims to have registered the Photo with…
Carmel, Indiana – Apparently Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. (“MISO”), the Plaintiff, delivers electric power across 15 U.S. states and operates one of the world’s largest energy markets. In connection with its services, MISO claims it has three registered, incontestable, U.S. Trademarks 4,129,745, 4,616,653, and 4,136,817 (the “MISO Marks”). The…