New Albany, Indiana –Sandcraft, LLC dba Sandcraft Motorsports (“Sandcraft”), the Plaintiff designs, manufactures, and sells aftermarket parts for Utility Terrain Vehicles (“UTV”). Apparently one such part is a “CARRIER BEARING ASSEMBLY” protected by United States Patent No. 10,471,825 (the “‘825 Patent”), which was assigned to Sandcraft. Sandcraft claims it makes…
Indiana Intellectual Property Law News
Declaratory Judgment Sought Against Dog Trainer Donna Chandler
Indianapolis, Indiana – According to the Complaint, Donna Chandler (“Chandler”), one of the Defendants and owner of Co-Defendant, Show Colors, Inc. (“Show Colors”), is the author of a canine training book called “Good Dog!” Apparently, Chandler along with Plaintiffs, Kevin DeTrude (“DeTrude”) and Content & Commerce, Inc. (“Content” and collectively…
Patent Office Issues 168 Patents to Indiana Citizens in November 2020
The U.S. Patent Office issued the following 168 patent registrations to persons and businesses in Indiana in August 2020, based on applications filed by Indiana patent attorneys: Patent No. Title 1 PP032,493 Hybrid tea rose plant named `WEKyoopedko` 2 D0903,224 Cremation Urn 3 D0903,183 Lighting sconce 4 D0903,182 Pendent lighting sconce…
Vera Bradley Sues Dollar Tree for Alleged Copyright Infringement
Indianapolis, Indiana – Vera Bradley Designs, Inc. (“Vera Bradley”) the Plaintiff, claims to have more than 1,100 copyright registrations for its unique fabric designs, 17 of which are at issue in this case (the “Vera Bradley Works”). Vera Bradley claims to sell eyeglasses, sunglasses, and cases bearing the Vera Bradley…
137 Trademark Registrations Issued to Indiana Companies in November 2020
The U.S. Trademark Office issued the following 137 trademark registrations to persons and businesses in Indiana in November 2020 based on applications filed by Indiana trademark attorneys:. Registration No. Word Mark 6207829 THERMAL TO-GO MUG 6191031 TUFF LINQ 6205773 ATLAS SPECIALIZED TRANSPORTATION 6205640 OMNISEPT 6205535 P PURIZEE 6205428 POTATO TOPPER 6205386…
Automotive Market Valuation Company Sued for Alleged Trademark Infringement
Indianapolis, Indiana – Apparently, ADESA, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary Autoniq, LLC, the Plaintiffs, are in the business of remarketing vehicles through the internet and at auction. ADESA claims to be the owner of U.S. Trademark Registration Nos. 1,783,137, 2,504,410, and 2,930,226 (the “ADESA Marks”). Autoniq claims to own…
Floyds Knob Based Company Sued for Alleged Patent Infringement
Indianapolis, Indiana – Somero Enterprises, Inc. (“Somero”), the Plaintiff, claims to be a pioneer in the development and manufacturing of laser-guided concrete screeding machines. According to the Complaint, Somero has a portfolio of 63 patents including the patent at issue, United States Patent No. 8,038,366 (the “‘366 Patent”). Somero claims…
Netflix’s Attempt to Remove Lawsuit Thwarted
Indianapolis, Indiana –Plaintiffs, City of Fishers, Indiana, City of Indianapolis, Indiana, City of Evansville, Indiana, and City of Valparaiso, Indiana, on behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated filed suit on September 4, 2020 in Marion Superior Court (Case No. 49D01-2008-PL-026436) alleging that Defendants, Netflix, Inc., Disney DTC LLC,…
Dancers Showclub Sued in US Southern District for Alleged Violations of Right of Publicity
Indianapolis, Indiana – According to the Complaint, Plaintiffs, Jennifer Archuletta, Gemma Lee Farrell, Jesse Golden, Hillary Hepner, Jessa Hinton, Joanna Krupa, Gia McCool, Alana Campos Souza, Irina Voronina, and Lucy Pinder, are all professional models. Apparently, M E R Corporation d/b/a Dancers Showclub (“Showclub”), the Defendant, is a strip club…
Joe Hand Files Another Copyright Infringement and Piracy Lawsuit
Indianapolis, New Albany Division, Indiana – Joe Hand Promotions, Inc. (“Joe Hand’), the Plaintiff, claims to specialize in licensing premier sporting events to commercial establishments including bars, restaurants, and other similar locations. Those premier sporting events apparently included the Floyd Mayweather, Jr. vs. Conor McGregor boxing match on August 26,…