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March 25, 2024

Stormy Dispute: Copyright Infringement Case in Lafayette, Indiana

Lafayette, Indiana – Plaintiff Aaron Rigsby, a professional videographer, has brought suit against Defendant John W. Darnell, Inc. d/b/a All Seasons Roofing for alleged copyright infringement under the Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C §101 et seq.

According to the complaint, Aaron Rigsby recorded and produced a video capturing the aftermath of a tornado in Sullivan, Indiana. Rigsby then secured copyright registrations for his work, establishing his exclusive rights to its use and distribution.

Rigsby now alleges that All Seasons Roofing, operating under the account “@All Seasons Roofing and Restoration” on Facebook, unlawfully copied and displayed his video on their platform without obtaining the necessary permissions or licenses. This unauthorized use, as Rigsby contends, constitutes a violation of his exclusive rights as a copyright holder under 17 U.S.C. §106.

March 7, 2024

Patent Office Issued 312 Patents to Indiana Entities in January 2024

By Overhauser Law Offices, LLC

The U.S. Patent Office issued the following 312 patents to persons and businesses in Indiana in January 2024:

Patent Number	Patent Title
US 11886208 B2	Electronic user interface for electronic mixing of water for residential faucets
US 11884752 B2	Inhibited non-pregelatinized granular starches
US 11883335 B2	Medical products storage device including access control
US 11884467 B2	Degradable materials and packaging made from same
US 11883110 B2	Sensor-based shoulder system and method

March 5, 2024

204 Trademark Registrations Issued to Indiana Entities in February 2024

By Overhauser Law Offices, LLC

The U.S. Trademark Office issued the following 204 trademark registrations to persons and businesses in Indiana in February 2024 based on applications filed by Indiana trademark attorneys:

Registration Number

Wordmark

7309930	AIRFEET
7298640	PERQ CONVERT
7317144	ENVIRON
7302107	PAINT & DECORATING RETAILER
7308828
7312041	KIRKWOOD CANDLE BAR

February 7, 2024

342 Trademark Registrations Issued to Indiana Entities in January 2024

By Overhauser Law Offices, LLC

The U.S. Trademark Office issued the following 342 trademark registrations to persons and businesses in Indiana in January 2024 based on applications filed by Indiana trademark attorneys:

Registration Number	Wordmark
7273469	ELEVEN FIFTY ACADEMY
7290247	IN INDIANA
7279911	C AI
7269833	I
7271920	INDIANA PUBLIC MEDIA
7281179	INDIANA PUBLIC MEDIA
7271919	INDIANA PUBLIC MEDIA

December 18, 2023

Honoring a Legacy of Service: U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael G. Gotsch, Sr., Announces Retirement

By Overhauser Law Offices, LLC

After an illustrious four-decade career dedicated to public service, U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael G. Gotsch, Sr., has declared his intent to retire in August 2024. His impending retirement from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana marks the culmination of a remarkable journey.

Judge Gotsch, with nearly twenty years as a judge and seven years in the federal judiciary, has left an enduring legacy. His tenure as St. Joseph Circuit Court Judge saw transformative initiatives, including repurposing an old jail into spaces for courts and community programs.

A trailblazer in advocating for domestic violence victims, Judge Gotsch pioneered the Civil Protective Order (CPO) Court, prioritizing their protection. His pivotal role in implementing the Odyssey Case Management System across Indiana courts underscores his commitment to efficient judicial processes.

December 12, 2023

Patent Office Issued 270 Patents to Indiana Entities in October 2023

By Overhauser Law Offices, LLC

The U.S. Patent Office issued the following 270 patents to persons and businesses in Indiana in October 2023:

US 11515057 B2	High optical transparent two-dimensional electronic conducting system and process for generating same
US 11515742 B2	Methods, systems, and apparatus for reducing cogging torque in an electric machine
US 11512362 B2	Method for producing an ultra high strength galvannealed steel sheet and obtained galvannealed steel sheet
US 11514541 B2	Systems and methods for managing a transportation plan
US 11512659 B2	System and method for self-adjusting engine performance parameters during fuel quality variation

December 11, 2023

From Typo to Triumph: The Inspiring Story of Bette Nesmith Graham

By Overhauser Law Offices, LLC

Bette Nesmith Graham, a single mother facing financial struggles while working as a secretary, encountered a pivotal moment that transformed her career. Observing artists painting festive scenes on a bank’s windows, she had an epiphany. Her lifelong love for the arts, combined with perseverance, became her savior.

Having dropped out of high school to attend secretarial school and marry her sweetheart, she faced numerous challenges raising her son while her husband served in World War II. Her job as an executive secretary at the Texas Bank and Trust demanded high typing proficiency, a skill she lacked, especially with the transition from manual to electric typewriters. In a stroke of creative genius, she used water-based paint to cover typing errors, a solution that gained popularity among her colleagues.

Encouraged by the enthusiastic response, Bette embarked on perfecting her invention, initially named “Mistake Out,” with the help of collaborators. Financial constraints were a constant hurdle, but her determination drove her to promote and distribute her invention. Despite setbacks, including rejection by major companies like IBM, demand surged, prompting her to establish her own company.

November 27, 2023

Protecting Intellectual Property: A Legal Fight in the Entertainment Industry

By Overhauser Law Offices, LLC

Las Veg as, NV – Plaintiff G & G Closed Circuit Events, LLC is attempting to safeguard their purported, exclusive distribution rights by suing Indianapolis, Indiana Defendants Susana Sanchez and La Casa De Los Mariscos Mexican Grill #2 LLC for the alleged unauthorized publication of a cable television program.

G&G’s argument states that they were granted the exclusive rights to the commercial distribution of the Saul “Canelo” Alvarez v. Caleb Plant Championship Fight Program that was broadcast on Saturday, November 6, 2021. They further argue that because they have the exclusive rights, any commercial establishment wanting to show the fight had to purchase the license to do so, which the Mexican restaurant failed to do. Therefore, G & G has accused the Defendants of willfully intercepting, receiving, and publishing the fight without said authorization.

As a result, the Plaintiff is asking the court to find that Sanchez and La Casa De Los Mariscos Mexican Grill #2 is in violation of Title 47 U.S.C. Section 605, et seq., which prohibits the unauthorized interception, receipt, publication, and use of communications, including satellite television signals, such as the transmission of the Program in question. In addition, G & G is seeking compensatory, exemplary, and punitive damages, along with costs and attorneys’ fees.

November 21, 2023

Patent Office Issued 225 Patents to Indiana Entities in September 2023

By Overhauser Law Offices, LLC

The U.S. Patent Office issued the following 225 patents to persons and businesses in Indiana in September 2023:

Patent Number	Patent Title
US 11766015 B1	Maize hybrid X13R074
US 11767804 B1	Cast engine block having a hybrid threaded insert
US 11767641 B2	Sanitary tissue products
US 11766208 B2	Device for electrophysiological recording from the eye
US 11767405 B2	Water soluble film, packets employing the film, and methods of making and using same

November 20, 2023

177 Trademark Registrations Issued to Indiana Companies in October 2023

By Overhauser Law Offices, LLC

The U.S. Trademark Office issued the following 177 trademark registrations to persons and businesses in Indiana in October 2023 based on applications filed by Indiana trademark attorneys:

Reg. Number	Word Mark
7188397	KINGDOM ROOFING SYSTEMS
7184867	TRUE ESSENCE
7184446	TRUE ESSENCE
7202013	NATE & NATTY
7201936	CHERRY RUSH
7201492	TIMTUSK