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 ALL | 6936481 |
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. According to the complaint, Gema is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of electrostatic powder coating control units, and powder feed systems. Gema sells a variety of powder guns and spray equipment in this district and throughout the United States.
The Defendant, First in Finishing, Inc., according to their website, was formed by Monte McClung in 2009 after a 20 year Career at Gema. First in Finishing, Inc.’s mission statement is listed to “Provide quality and reliable powder coating solutions while saving and controlling costs to customers.” They allege to be an Integrator of Gema Products, not a Gema Distributor.
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 key |
| US 11509641 B2 | Acoustic panel |
| US D969351 S | Active control valve for a fluid pump |
| US 11486386 B2 | Adaptive high pressure fuel pump system and method for predicting pumped mass |
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana – The Honorable Tanya Walton Pratt, Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, is pleased to announce the selection of M. Kendra Klump for the position of United States Magistrate Judge. Ms. Klump will fill the vacancy created by the recent elevation of the Honorable Doris L. Pryor from Magistrate Judge of the Southern District of Indiana to Circuit Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.
A Magistrate Judge Merit Selection Committee, chaired by Sara J. Varner, First Assistant Federal Defender for the Indiana Federal Community Defenders, Inc. and consisting of 10 other attorneys and two community members, reviewed numerous applications and recommended finalists for the position. The District Judges of the court interviewed the finalists and selected Ms. Klump.
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 direction of the company under new ownership. They left the company and started Hoosier Custom Cruisers LLC.
According to the complaint, the Defendants, used trade secrets and other information to design and build a directly competing product.
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 SOLUTIONS | |
| 6912910 | ALTERNATIVE DESIGN |
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 & Associates, LLC, and Honest Abe Roofing of Macon Georgia, LLC, are Georgia Limited Liability Companies. Dameion Harris and Christine Harris are listed as residents of Dacula Georgia and are the sole members of both LLC’s.
The U.S. Trademark Office issued the following 139 trademark registrations to persons and businesses in Indiana in October 2022 based on applications filed by Indiana trademark attorneys:
| Registration Number | Word Mark |
| 6884946 | ALWAYS SIMPLE ALWAYS SATISFYING SIEMPRE SOUPS |
| 6884869 | READY FIT |
| 6886185 | M VERSAPRO |
| 6884715 | ANTIQUEOLOGY |
| 6884696 | ANGEL BABES |
The U.S. Trademark Office issued the following 191 trademark registrations to persons and businesses in Indiana in September 2022 based on applications filed by Indiana trademark attorneys:
| Registration Number | Word Mark |
| 6884946 | ALWAYS SIMPLE ALWAYS SATISFYING SIEMPRE SOUPS |
| 6884869 | READY FIT |
| 6886185 | M VERSAPRO |
| 6884715 | ANTIQUEOLOGY |
| 6884696 | ANGEL BABES |
| 6884648 | HARVEST FRESH CUBE |
Indianapolis, Indiana – The Plaintiff, 3C, LLC d/b/a 3CHI (pronounced “three-chee”) filed suit against Defendant and former employee, Jai Journay (“Journay”) for Misappropriation of Trade Secrets, Violation of Indiana’s Uniform Trade Secrets Act, and Breach of Employment Agreement.
Per the Plaintiff’s website, 3CHI was founded by a biochemist that has focused on cannabinoid research and brining minor cannabinoids to market. 3CHI alleges to have almost single handedly put cannabis into national mainstream acceptance. It started with 3CHI’s first CBN products. CBN was the first mildly psychoactive cannabinoid sold nationally in the USA. Shortly after, they became the first company to create and sell Delta 8 THC. 3CHI is the first company to legally vend THC products as a major sporting event, selling its products at NASCAR races. They also proclaim to have taken a leading role in working with government leaders and agencies around the world to help educate and create sensible legislation surrounding Delta 8 THC and other minor cannabinoids.
Defendant, Journay was hired on July 10, 2020 for a position in Sales and Education. During her employment, Journay was promoted to Marketing Manager. An Employment Agreement that protected 3CHI’s Confidential Information and Trade Secrets was signed by the Defendant on March 7th, 2021. As the Marketing Manager, Journay had access to nearly all of 3CHI’s Confidential Information and Trade Secrets, including product formulas, recipes, customer lists, customer requirements, consumer data, marketing data and other analytics.
