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Former Employees and their New Employer Sued Over Stolen Software

Evansville, Indiana – The Plaintiff, MaddenCo, Inc.  (“MaddenCo”) filed suit against former employees, James Reed (“Reed”) and Dru Darby (“Darby”) along with their new employer HG Autotech LLC (“HG Autotech”) for Breach of Contract, Breach of Fiduciary Duties, Tortious Interference, Copyright Infringement, False Advertising, False Representations, False Designations of Origin, Reverse…

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Central Illinois Railroad Sues Former Employee for Misappropriation of Trade Secrets

Crowne Point, Indiana – The Plaintiff, Illinois Central Railroad (“IC”) filed suit against Defendant and former employee, Michael Belcher (“Belcher”) for Breach of Contract, Breach of Duty of Loyalty, Civil Conversion, Indiana Uniform Trade Secrets Act, Defend Trade Secrets Act, and Trespass to Chattels. Per the Plaintiff’s website, IC is headquartered in…

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132 Trademark Registrations Issued to Indiana Companies in January 2023

The U.S. Trademark Office issued the following 132 trademark registrations to persons and business in Indiana in January 2023 based on applications filed by Indiana trademark attorneys: Reg. Number Word Mark 6965805 ELEVANCE HEALTH 6965804 ELEVANCE HEALTH 6965949 IVFPRO 6964216 DME SCRIPTS 6964097 KALIBHOOKIN 6962919 PH 6962913 CALLED TO PARENT…

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144 Trademark Registrations Issued to Indiana Companies in December 2022

The U.S. Trademark Office issued the following 144 trademark registrations to persons businesses in Indiana in December 2022 based on applications filed by Indiana trademark attorneys: Word Mark Reg. Number JUNE + VIE 6937855 TARGET SUFFICIENCY 6932552 KENZZI 6936891 Q PREMIUM NATURAL QUARTZ FROM MSI 6936681 Q 6936680 ACTIVE FOR…

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Gema USA, Inc. Sues Former Employee for Alleged Patent & Trademark Infringement

Indianapolis, Indiana – The Plaintiff, Gema USA, Inc. (“Gema”) is a Switzerland based company that was founded in 1897 as a metalworking company and operates out of Indianapolis.  Since 2012, Gema has been a part of the global Graco Group, an internationally leading manufacture of liquid conveyance systems and components. …

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Patent Office Issues 273 Patents to Indiana Citizens in November 2022

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office issued the following 273 patent registrations to businesses and individuals in Indiana during November 2022, based on applications filed by Indiana patent attorneys: Patent No. Title US 11497657 B2 Absorbent articles having channels and wetness indicator US 11497657 B2 Accessing client credential sets using a…

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RV Manufacturer Sues Former Employees for Conversion & Trade Dress Infringement

Elkhart, Indiana – Phoenix USA RV, Inc., (“Phoenix USA”) founded in 1996 designs, builds, markets, and sells custom motor homes to customers through authorized retailers across the United States. In 2017, Phoenix USA sold to the current owners Chuck and Tina Cooper.  Many of the employees became unhappy with the…

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177 Trademark Registrations Issued to Indiana Companies in November 2022

The U.S. Trademark Office issued the following 177 trademark registrations to persons & businesses in Indiana in November 2022 based on applications filed by Indiana trademark attorneys: Reg. Number                    Word Mark 6913163 MGI 6913162 RISI 6912977 LOAN BUTLER 6914739 LOVELL’S TRUCKING…

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Honest Abe Roofing Sues Franchisee for Violation of Agreements

Terre Haute, Indiana – The Plaintiff, Honest Abe Roofing Franchise, Inc. (“Honest Abe”), is an Indiana Corporation with its principal place of business in Terre Haute, Indiana.  Honest Abe has been installing, repairing, and maintaining residential roofs since 2005.  They have numerous locations in multiple states. The Defendants, DCH &…

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