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Carved LLC of Elkhart Sued for Alleged Patent Infringement

South Bend, Indiana –Apparently, BelAir Electronics, Inc. (“BelAir”), the Plaintiff, is the assignee of two patents, U.S. Patent Nos. 7,941,195 (the “‘195 Patent”) and 10,097,676 (the “‘676 Patent), both entitled “Protective Mask of Mobile Phone.” According to the Complaint, Carved LLC (“Carved”), the Defendant, manufactures, sells, and distributes protective masks…

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Patent Infringement Case Dismissed for Forum Non Conveniens

Hammond, Indiana – Tyler Research Corporation (“TRC”), the Plaintiff, filed suit against the Defendants, Envacon, Inc., Kieran Bozman, and JKKB Holding Corporation, alleging infringement of its rights in United States Patent No. 6,273,053 (the “‘053 Patent”). After amending the Complaint, the Defendants filed a Motion to Dismiss First Amended Complaint…

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Wet Floor Safety Sign at Issue in Patent Infringement Lawsuit

Indianapolis, Indiana – Attorneys for Plaintiff, Eddie M. Green, Jr. Jeffersonville, Indiana filed suit in the Southern District of Indiana alleging that Defendants, Meijer, Inc. infringed its rights in United States Patent No. 9,940,796 (“the ‘796 Registration”) for “Wet Floor Safety Sign”. Plaintiff is seeking injunctive relief, judgment including statutory…

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Patent Office Issues 202 Patents to Indiana Citizens in October 2020

Overhauser Law Offices, the publisher of this site, assists with US and foreign patent searches, patent applications and assists with enforcing patents via infringement litigation and licensing. The U.S. Patent Office issued the following 202 patent registrations to persons and businesses in Indiana in August 2020, based on applications filed by…

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159 Trademark Registrations Issued to Indiana Companies in October

The U.S. Trademark Office issued the following 159 trademark registrations to persons and businesses in Indiana in October 2020 based on applications filed by Indiana trademark attorneys: Reg. Number Word Mark 6171625 GANT COIN 6186820 GRASTON 6185288 ACTIVE CARE 6184959 A&A SURFACES 6184958 A&A SURFACES 6184505 SERENSNIPPITY ORGANIC INSPIRED HAIR…

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Indiana Trademark Litigation: JetPro Pilots, LLC Seeks Declaratory Judgment of Non-Infringement

Fort Wayne, Indiana – JetPro Pilots, LLC, the Plaintiff, apparently recruit, staff, and provide pilots, flight attendants, and technicians to its clients for use on their aircrafts. According to the Complaint, Defendants, Jet Pro, Inc. and Keith Kenneally, offer freight brokerage and forwarding services. The Defendants allegedly sent a cease…

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Seventh Circuit Confirms Presumptive Fees in Copyright Litigation are Not Guaranteed

Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit affirmed the denial of fees for the Defendant, David Knott (“Knott”), after Plaintiff, Timothy B. O’Brien LLC (“Apple Wellness”), voluntarily dismissed all its claims with prejudice. Originally filed in the Western District of Wisconsin, Apple…

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Trademark Infringement Case Transferred to Northern District of Indiana

Hammond, Indiana – Modern Vascular LLC (“Modern Vascular”), the Plaintiff, originally filed suit against Defendants, Modern Vascular & Vein Center, Nazar Golewale and Jane Doe Golewale, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona.  In granting the Defendants’ Motion to Dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction, the case…

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U.S. Supreme Court Rules “Generic.com” Trademarks May be Trademarkable

Washington, D.C.– A travel-reservation website, Booking.com, filed federal trademark applications for a number of marks including the term “Booking.com.” After being examined, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) refused registration for the mark on the grounds it was a generic name for online reservation services. However, the District Court,…

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Photographer Sues for Alleged Copyright Infringement of Kid Rock Photo

Indianapolis, Indiana –According to the Complaint, Larry G. Philpot (“Philpot”), the Plaintiff, is a well-known photographer of musicians. Philpot claims to have taken a photo of a well-known musician, Kid Rock, during one of Kid Rock’s concerts. After taking the photo, Philpot apparently applied for and obtained U.S. Copyright Registration…

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