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Indiana Copyright Litigation: Bell Takes Aim at Indiana-Based Bank in Latest Lawsuit

Indianapolis, Indiana – Attorney Richard Bell of McCordsville, Indiana filed suit in the Southern District of Indiana alleging that Defendant, Merchants Bank of Indiana, infringed its rights in the “Indianapolis Photo” registered on August 4, 2011 with the US Copyright Office, Registration No. VA0001785115. Bell seeks injunctive relief along with…

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Italian-Based Luxury Eyewear Manufacturer Files Suit Against Indiana Businesses Alleging Infringement of Rayban Trademark

Indianapolis, Indiana – Attorneys for Plaintiff, Luxottica Group S.p.A of Mason, Ohio and Oakley, Inc., of Foothill Ranch, California filed suit in the Southern District of Indiana alleging that Defendants, Avni Petroleum, Inc. d/b/a Delaware BP of Osgood, Indiana, Pari, Inc. d/b/a Batesville Food Mart of Batesville, Indiana, Rani Petroleum,…

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Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Upholds Dismissal of Claims against Subaru of America

Marilyn D. Mintz of Northern California, had filed a Trademark infringement lawsuit in the U.S. District Court, Northern District of California alleging that Subaru of America, Inc., a New Jersey Corporation with place of Business in the State of New Jersey, infringed a phrase and design trademarked by Plaintiff. Defendant…

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Southern District of Indiana Grants Defendant’s Motion for Judgment Against Richard Bell

Richard N. Bell of McCordsville, Indiana, had filed a Copyright infringement lawsuit in the Southern District of Indiana alleging that Jay L. Hess, an individual, of Bloomington, Indiana, infringed the “Indianapolis Photo” taken by Plaintiff. Bell has become well-known for constantly filing copyright infringement claims regarding a photo of the Indianapolis…

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Patent Office Issues 180 Patents To Indiana Citizens in February 2018

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 180 patent registrations to persons and businesses in Indiana in February 2018, based on applications filed…

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Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Grants Defendant, Nike, Inc.’s Motion to Dismiss

Jacobus Rentmeester of Westhampton Beach, New York, had filed a Copyright infringement lawsuit in the U.S. District Court, District of Oregon alleging that Nike, Inc., an Oregon Corporation with place of Business in Beaverton, Oregon infringed a photograph taken by Plaintiff. The photograph at issue in this case was the…

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204 Trademark Registrations Issued to Indiana Companies in February 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 5405935 ROTO-ROOTER PLUMBING, DRAINS & WATER CLEANUP TSDR 5405934 ROTO-ROOTER PLUMBING, DRAINS & WATER CLEANUP TSDR…

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Indiana Trademark Litigation: Klipsch Sues Audiosurplus on Basis of Trademark Infringment

Indianapolis, Indiana – Attorneys for Plaintiff, Klipsch Group, Inc. of Indianapolis, Indiana filed suit in the Southern District of Indiana alleging that Defendant, Audiosurplus, infringed its rights in United States Trademark Nos. 978,949, 2,917,215, and 3,863,511.  Plaintiff is seeking judgment, Audiosurplus’s profits and damages, and attorneys’ fees and costs. Plaintiff…

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Indiana Patent Litigation

Indianapolis, Indiana – Attorneys for Plaintiff, Thrush Co., Inc. of Peru, Indiana filed suit in the Southern District of Indiana alleging that Defendant, Wessels Company of Greenwood, Indiana infringed its rights in United States Patent No. 8,177,975 (“the ‘975 Patent”) for “Apparatus for Removing Air and/or Debris from a Flow…

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Indiana Copyright Litigation: Carmel Photographer Sues Over Unauthorized Use of Photos

Indianapolis, Indiana – Attorneys for Plaintiff, Zach Dobson Photography, LLC of Carmel, Indiana filed suit in the Southern District of Indiana alleging that Defendants, Three-Sixty Group, Inc, National Federation of State High School Associations, and National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association, all three of Indianapolis, Indiana infringed its rights in United…

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