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Indiana Copyright Litigation: Dexas International, Ltd. Seeks Judgment in Cutting Board Case

Indianapolis, Indiana – Attorneys for Plaintiff, Dexas International, Ltd. of Coppell, Texas filed suit in the Southern District of Indiana alleging that Defendant, Menard, Inc. of Eau Claire, Wisconsin infringed its rights in United States Copyright Registration No. VA 2-118-094 (“Dexas Cutting Board Photo”). Plaintiff is seeking costs, reasonable attorneys’…

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Patent Office Issues 140 Patents To Indiana Citizens in November 2018

The U.S. Patent Office issued the following 140 patent registrations to persons and businesses in Indiana in November 2018, based on applications filed by Indiana patent attorneys: Overhauser Law Offices, the publisher of this site, assists with US and foreign patent searches, patent applications and assists with enforcing patents via…

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172 Trademark Registrations Issued to Indiana Companies in November 2018

Overhauser Law Offices the publisher of this site, assists with US and foreign trademark searches, trademark applications and assists with enforcing trademarks via infringement litigation and licensing. Registration No.  Word Mark Click To View 5617307 TSDR 5603499 HOT ROD SPECIALTIES TSDR 5617308 WISHBONE TSDR 5617266 GATEWAY TO HEALTHY LIVING TSDR…

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Indiana Supreme Court issues Opinion in Daniels vs. FanDuel, Inc. Right of Publicity Case

In the Opinion written by Justice David, the Indiana Supreme Court concluded Indiana’s right of publicity statute contains an exception for material of newsworthy value that includes online fantasy sports operators’ use of college players’ likenesses for contests. The matter of Akeem Daniels, Cameron Stingily, and Nicholas Stoner vs. DraftKings,…

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Indiana Cable/Satellite TV Litigation: Joe Hand Promotions Prevails in Suit for Unlawful Interception and Broadcast

Indianapolis, Indiana – In April of 2018, Attorneys for Plaintiff, Joe Hand Promotions, Inc., of Feasterville, Pennsylvania, filed suit in the Southern District of Indiana alleging that Defendants, The Anchor Lounge, LLC, d/b/a The Anchor Lounge, of Muncie, Indiana, and Randy Phillips, an individual residing in Delaware County, Indiana, infringed…

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Indiana Trademark Litigation: Indiana University Sues Mid-America Publishing for Trademark Infringement

Indianapolis, Indiana – Attorneys for Plaintiff, The Trustees of Indiana University of Bloomington, Indiana, filed suit in the Southern District of Indiana alleging that Defendants, Mid-America Publishing, Inc., of  Spencer, Indiana and Terry R. Self of  Spencer, Indiana, infringed its rights in United States Trademark Registration Numbers 1,713,815, 4,912,172, 1,705,521,…

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Patent Office Issues 208 Patents To Indiana Citizens in October 2018

The U.S. Patent Office issued the following 208 patent registrations to persons and businesses in Indiana in October 2018, based on applications filed by Indiana patent attorneys: Overhauser Law Offices, the publisher of this site, assists with US and foreign patent searches, patent applications and assists with enforcing patents via…

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215 Trademark Registrations Issued to Indiana Companies in October 2018

Overhauser Law Offices the publisher of this site, assists with US and foreign trademark searches, trademark applications and assists with enforcing trademarks via infringement litigation and licensing. Registration No.  Word Mark Click To View 5595803 PHA DIRECT TSDR 5595602 MAKE IT RING TSDR 5595492 IVYCOVE TSDR 5597611 TRAINMATE TSDR 5595083…

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Indiana Cable/Satellite TV Litigation: Default Judgment Entered Against Matey’s Restaurant & Bar of Michigan City, Indiana

South Bend, Indiana – In April 2018, Attorneys for Plaintiff, Joe Hand Promotions, Inc. (“Joe Hand”), of Feasterville, Pennsylvania, filed suit in the Northern District of Indiana alleging that Defendants, MBK Holdings, Inc. d/b/a Matey’s Restaurant & Bar, of Michigan City, Indiana, Bryan Konieczny, and Mark Kehoskie, both individuals residing…

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Indiana-Based Heartland Consumer Products LLC Settles Trademark Lawsuit Against IHOP and Applebee’s Restaurants

Indianapolis, Indiana – Attorneys for Heartland Consumer Products LLC and TC Heartland LLC (collectively “Heartland”), of Carmel, Indiana, filed suit in the Southern District of Indiana in April of 2017 alleging that Defendants, DineEquity, Inc., Applebee’s Franchisor LLC, Applebee’s Restaurants LLC, Applebee’s Services, Inc., International House of Pancakes, LLC, IHOP…

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