Evansville, Indiana – A legal dispute has emerged over a local fundraising event called “Woof Fest.” Allison Bush, an event organizer who has been planning and promoting fundraising events since 2019, claims her intellectual property has been used without permission by P.A.A.W.S., Inc.—a local animal rescue group—and its treasurer, Julie…
The Plaintiffs, House of Bram, Little Nemo Music, and Major Bob Music Co., through their lawyers, have filed a lawsuit claiming that their copyrights have been violated under U.S. copyright law. Their main argument is that the Defendants allegedly played the Plaintiffs’ copyrighted music in public without permission. Defendant Franklinsteins,…
August Image, LLC, a company based in New York that represents over 100 photographers, is suing Static Media Inc. (formerly 7Hops.com Inc.) for copyright infringement. The lawsuit involves two photographs owned by photographers Peter Yang and Benedict Evans, who are both represented by August Image. Yang’s photo features Eddie Van…
Shezan Services (Private) Limited and Shezan International Limited have filed a legal complaint seeking declaratory judgment and injunctive relief against Indiana companies, Intershez Corporation and Shezan, LLC. The plaintiffs claim that Intershez and Shezan, LLC fraudulently registered Shezan Services’ trademarks in the United States and used these registrations to have…
My Healthy Home LLC, a New Jersey-based company focused on promoting healthier living environments, has filed a complaint against the Indiana-based company Healthy Home Experts, LLC, and Joshua Harper for trademark infringement. According to court documents, My Healthy Home has been recognized since 2002 for its environmentally friendly services, including…
Plaintiffs Inpres, Inc. and TWM IP LLC have filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Alltrista Plastics LLC concerning U.S. Patent No. 9,585,460 (the “‘460 Patent”). The plaintiffs allege that the defendant has infringed upon the ‘460 Patent, which relates to a screw-based dispenser system with a locking elevator mechanism, and…
RestoPros Franchising, LLC, a North Carolina-based company specializing in restoration and mold remediation services, has filed a lawsuit against Indiana company, SFTS Services, Inc. and its owners, Dale L. Bailey and Brandy M. Bailey. The lawsuit accuses the Baileys of trademark infringement, deceptive trade practices, and breaching their franchise agreement…
Christopher Sadowski, a photojournalist from New Jersey, has filed a lawsuit against Fortner Services Inc., operating as Fortner Pest Control, for alleged copyright infringement. Sadowski, who has been published in various prominent outlets, including the New York Post and USA Today, has built a reputation not only for his award-winning…
Indiana-based companies, Banjo Corporation and Green Leaf, Inc., are again in litigation over their crossing business of manufacturing and selling valves and pipe fittings. The original complaint brought forth by Banjo, still pending, was for trademark infringement with Green Leaf’s use of the color yellow on their liquid handling valves.…
Carmel, Indiana – EE Holding Group LLC has filed a lawsuit against PDGROWTH LLC and Patrick D. Garton. The claims include trademark counterfeiting, infringement, false designation of origin, and unfair competition under both federal and common law. Led by designer Eric Emanuel, the plaintiff asserts ownership of trademarks such as…