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…
Scott J. Frankel has been selected as the new United States Magistrate Judge for the South Bend Division of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, succeeding the retiring Honorable Michael G. Gotsch, Sr. Frankel was chosen from among 30 applicants after a rigorous selection process…
Fort Wayne, Indiana – Plaintiff Optical Tactics, LLC, operating as Fort Wayne Printing Company, has filed a trademark infringement complaint under the Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 1051, et seq., against Allen & Goel Marketing Company. The complaint alleges that Allen & Goel Marketing Company has infringed upon Fort Wayne…
The U.S. Patent Office issued the following 251 patents to persons and businesses in Indiana in February 2024: Patent Number Patent Title US 11911276 B2 Rotatable collar for a prosthesis US 11911270 B2 Stent structures for use with valve replacements US 11913924 B2 Ion generation using modified wetted porous materials…
The U.S. Trademark Office issued the following 163 trademark registrations to persons and businesses in Indiana in March 2024 based on applications filed by Indiana trademark attorneys: Registration Number Wordmark 7325304 ITC INDIANA TICKET COMPANY DESIGN QUALITY SECURITY 7319505 INDIANA TICKET COMPANY 7336322 GRAY BROTHERS CAFETERIA 7319504 INDIANA TICKET…
Following a recent trial, a jury in the U.S. District Court in South Bend, Indiana delivered a resounding win for recreational vehicle giant Forest River Inc. The court awarded Forest River a $2 million judgment in its trademark infringement case against local competitor inTech Trailers Inc., a ruling that could…
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…
In Cyprus, Texas, Valcrum, LLC (“Valcrum”), a company specializing in trailer and axle market products, is engaged in a legal dispute with Dexter Axle Company, LLC (“Dexter”) from Indiana over trademark and trade dress infringement regarding a hubcap design. According to court documents, Valcrum has developed a reputation for innovative…
Nutramax Laboratories, Inc. and Nutramax Laboratories Veterinary Sciences, Inc. (“Nutramax”) have recently begun legal proceedings against CNB Retailers, LLC, Brett Hart, and Christina Miller (“Defendants”) alleging unauthorized resale of Nutramax products. The suit involves allegations concerning trademark infringement, unfair competition, and interference with contractual agreements. Nutramax Labs and Nutramax Vet,…
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…