The U.S. Trademark Office issued the following 217 trademark registrations to persons and businesses in Indiana in May 2024 based on applications filed by Indiana trademark attorneys: Registration Number Wordmark 7377089 M MERCHANTS BANK OF INDIANA 7377091 MERCHANTS BANK OF INDIANA 7377090…
The court’s recent opinion by Justice Massa in Illinois Casualty Company (ICC) v. Thirty-Three Models addresses the key question of “Who decides?” in the context of arbitrability, focusing on whether disputes should be resolved by arbitration or through the courts based on the parties’ agreements. This case exemplifies an intellectual…
The U.S. Patent Office issued the following 277 patents to persons and businesses in Indiana in April 2024: Patent Number Patent Title US 11970448 B2 Monomers capable of dimerizing in an aqueous solution, and methods of using same US 11970512 B2 Amphotericin B derivatives with improved therapeutic index US…
Prince William County, Viriginia – Plaintiff Morgan Howarth has filed suit against Fishers, Indiana Defendant, My Sauna World LLC. Morgan Howarth, a professional photographer, accuses Sauna World LLC of infringement under the Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C. §101 et seq. for allegedly using his copyrighted photographs without permission or authorization. The…
Eli Lilly and Company has reached a settlement with Totality Medispa, a South Carolina-based medical spa, after filing lawsuits in late 2023. The agreement requires Totality Medispa to pay a monetary amount and stop misleading consumers about selling Lilly’s popular, FDA-approved, diabetes and weight-loss treatments, tirzepatide, Mounjaro® or Zepbound®. Eli…
The U.S. Patent Office issued the following 243 patents to persons and businesses in Indiana in March 2024: Patent Number Title US 11943517 B2 Method and apparatus for remotely tuning channels using DLNA DMS service US 11938065 B2 Table top to bracket coupling apparatus for spine surgery table US 11938997…
Plaintiff, G & G Closed Circuit Events, LLC, a California-based company, has filed a lawsuit against Defendant, Pilot Pursuit LLP, along with Lynn A. Pittman, identified as its General Partner, operating the Recovery Room Lounge in Indianapolis, Indiana. The lawsuit centers on allegations of unauthorized interception, receipt, and broadcast of…
The U.S. Trademark Office issued the following 258 trademark registrations to persons and businesses in Indiana in April 2024 based on applications filed by Indiana trademark attorneys: Registration Number Wordmark 7361261 BCU MORTGAGE SERVICES M POWERING…
A legal dispute has arisen between Plaintiff August Image, LLC, a New York-based company representing over 100 contemporary photographers globally, and Indy Founders LLC, operating as Powderkeg, an Indiana-based digital community serving startups and professionals. The lawsuit alleges copyright infringement regarding a professional photograph taken by renowned photographer Peter Yang.…
Indianapolis, Indiana – FullBeauty Brands Inc. has been accused of trademark infringement in a lawsuit filed by Pennsylvania-based Global Trademarks Inc. The lawsuit alleges that certain swimsuits marketed by FullBeauty Brands and affiliated entities bear a striking resemblance to designs owned by competitors. Global Trademarks, operating under the umbrella of…