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Indiana Intellectual Property Law News

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Alleged Deceptive Practices Result in Award Going to Wrong Business

Fort Wayne, Indiana –The Plaintiff, Roller Ready, LLC, filed suit against Defendants, LA Systems, LLC d/b/a Monkey Rung and Paul Kiley for participating in false marketing practices, violating the Indiana Deceptive Trade Practices Act, engaging in unfair competition under Indiana common law, and infringing on Roller Ready’s trademark. Roller Ready, LLC…

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Patent Office Issued 270 Patents to Indiana Entities in January 2023

The U.S. Patent Office issued the following 270 patent registrations to businesses and individuals in Indiana during January 2023, based on applications filed by Indiana patent attorneys: Patent Number Patent Title US 11566569 B1 Method and system for identifying abnormal valve performance in an internal combustion engine US 11566670 B1 Sensor…

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Vandor Group Inc. Files Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Batesville Casket Company

Richmond, Indiana –The Plaintiff, Vandor Group, Inc. (“Vandor”) doing business as Starmark Cremation Products, filed suit against Defendant, Batesville Casket Company, Inc. (“Batesville”), for patent infringement. Vandor was established in 1972 by Bruce Elder in Richmond, Indiana. Vandor began by specializing in custom die-cutting of chipboard and corrugated fiberboard components.  Starmark…

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110 Trademark Registrations Issued to Indiana Companies in February 2023

The U.S. Trademark Office issued the following 110 trademark registrations to persons and businesses in Indiana in February 2023 based on applications filed by Indiana trademark attorneys: Reg. Number Word Mark 6986618 OPTAVISE OPTIMAL BENEFITS, WELL-ADVISED. 6986617 OPTAVISE OPTIMAL BENEFITS, WELL-ADVISED. 6986433 LEVEL UP DICE 6986212 BE THE TREE 6985475…

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“As Seen On TV” Corporation Sues Competitor for Patent Infringement

Indianapolis, Indiana –The Plaintiff, TeleBrands Corporation, filed suit against Plaintiff, Vieneci Garden, Inc. for patent infringement. TeleBrands Corporation is a leading direct television marketing company and the original creator of the “As Seen On TV” logo and category of the trade. They are a well-known direct-response marketing company that specializes in…

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Local Medical Supply Store Sued for Selling Counterfeit Products

Indianapolis, Indiana –The Plaintiff, BTL Industries, Inc.  filed suit against Defendant, JV Medical Supplies, Inc.  for  trademark infringement,  false advertising and patent infringement. BTL Industries, founded in 1993, is a leading manufacturer of non-invasive medical devices that are used for cosmetic and therapeutic purposes. The company holds several patents and trademarks related…

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USPTO Ushers in New Era with Introduction of Electronic Patent Grants

Beginning April 18, 2023, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is shifting towards issuing paper waste-reducing electronic patent grants (eGrants) to patent recipients—a new process that delivers the official copy of patent grants in an electronic format. We will provide a bound paper version as a ceremonial copy throughout a…

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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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