Goshen, Indiana – The Plaintiff, Harper Trucks Inc. (“Harper”), based out of Wichita, Kansas, have been in business since 1940. Harper advertises to be the world’s largest manufacturer of hand trucks. Harper Trucks are manufactured in a plant of 40,000 square feet with full robotic and new composite-injection capabilities. The…
Indiana Intellectual Property Law News
200 Trademark Registrations Issued to Indiana Companies in August 2022
The U.S. Trademark Office issued the following 200 trademark registrations to persons and businesses in Indiana in August 2023 based on applications filed by Indiana trademark attorneys: Registration No. Word Mark 6835527 BUYIMMI 6827817 I’M NOT YOUR KITE BITCH 6827793 GATORADE, G, GIT 6827776 SOULFUL KITCHEN 6827602 GATORADE THIRST QUENCHER…
Amazon.com, Inc. sued for Copyright Infringement and Counterfeiting
Indianapolis, Indiana – Ifedoo Enigwe (“Enigwe”), of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania filed a complaint against Defendants, Amazon.com, Inc, and Author Solutions Inc. Delaware, A/K/A Authorhouse for copyright infringement and counterfeiting of his work Mixed Blessings. According to the Complaint, Enigwe and the Defendants entered into a Settlement Agreement in or around January…
PUMA Sues Competitor for Alleged Trademark and Patent Infringement
Indianapolis, Indiana – The Plaintiffs, PUMA SE and PUMA North America Inc. (“PUMA”), are world leaders in the sportswear industry. PUMA SE, based in Herzogenaurach, Germany, is a multi-national company that designs and manufactures athletic and casual footwear, apparel, and accessories. PUMA North America Inc. is a Delaware Corporation, with…
Patent Office Issues 153 Patents to Indiana Citizens in July 2022
The U.S. Patent Office issued the following 153 patent registrations to persons and businesses in Indiana in July 2022, based on applications filed by Indiana patent attorneys: 11399295 Proactive customer care in a communication system 11398463 Edge interconnect self-assembly substrate 11398305 Patient request system and method 11397189 Methods for determining…
159 Trademark Registrations Issued to Indiana Companies in July 2022
The U.S. Trademark Office issued the following 159 trademark registrations to persons and businesses in Indiana in July 2023 based on applications filed by Indiana trademark attorneys: Registration No. Word Mark 6797981 BETTER OFF SINGLE 6797949 THE SOCIAL JUSTICE GAME A GAME ABOUT CENTS & SENSIBILITY 6797815 DELL COVE 6791703 PLATFORM…
Lafayette Interior Fashions Sues Competitor for Trademark Infringement
Lafayette, Indiana – The Plaintiff, Lafayette Venetian Blind, Inc., (LVB) conducts business under the business name “Lafayette Interior Fashions” in West Lafayette, Indiana. LVB is in the business of designing, manufacturing and selling window treatments, blinds and shades. LVB has a federal trademark registration, with the USPTO, for the word mark GENESIS…
The TELAH Foundation Alleges Copyright and Trademark Infringement in Lawsuit
Mishawaka, Indiana – The Evolutionary Level Above Human, Inc. d/b/a The Telah Foundation (the “Foundation”) own the intellectual property rights for the following (hereinafter “The Works”): Audio Works The audiotape library of Heaven’s Gate by Ti and Do (Certificate Number SRu000298530) Video Work Beyond human- -the last call (Certificate Number…
Thrivent Sues for Alleged Trademark Infringement
Indianapolis, Indiana – The Plaintiff, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans (“Thrivent”), is a fraternal benefits society established in 1902 with over 2 million members and over $100 billion in assets under management or advisement. Thrivent and its licensees offer a wide variety of services and products to their members and customers…
Patent Office Issues 190 Patents to Indiana Citizens in June 2022
The U.S. Patent Office issued the following 190 patent registrations to persons and businesses in Indiana in June 2022 based on applications filed by Indiana patent attorneys: D956,187 Lavatory basin D956,184 Faucet D956,182 Faucet D955,924 Travel trailer D955,858 Door trim D955,854 Pull D955,851 Pull D955,834 Blade hub 11,375,455 Technologies for…