Indiana Intellectual Property Law News

July 26, 2022

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 PA000867224)
        
        Visual Work The CBE: (Celestial Being Entity) (Certificate Number VA000877834)
        
        Literary Work How and when “Heaven’s gate” (the door to the physical kingdom level above human) may be entered: an anthology of our materials (Certificate Number TXu000817732); and
        
        Federal Trademarks:
        
        HEAVEN’S GATE Registration No. 3,824,482
        
        HEAVEN’S GATE Registration No. 3,816,596
        
        Registration No. 5,148,959

July 21, 2022

Thrivent Sues for Alleged Trademark Infringement

By Overhauser Law Offices, LLC

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 under the THRIVENT Trademarks (listed below), including insurance and annuity products, financial and business advising, mutual funds and investments, individual retirement accounts, trust accounts, financial advisory services, banking and credit union services, lending services, and debit and credit card services.

July 19, 2022

Patent Office Issues 190 Patents to Indiana Citizens in June 2022

By Overhauser Law Offices, LLC

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

July 14, 2022

267 Trademark Registrations Issued to Indiana Companies in June 2022

By Overhauser Law Offices, LLC

The U.S. Trademark Office issued the following 267 Trademark Registrations to persons and businesses in Indiana in June 2022 based on applications filed by Indiana Trademark Attorneys:

Reg. No Word Mark

6791703	PLATFORM (A PRODUCTION COMPANY)
6782465	L L
6782459	DESIGNSPINE
6783940	MIRES METHOD
6782252	I
6774926	NO PUP, NO PROBLEM
6768187	NCAA MARCH MADNESS
6760355	GET A MATED SET IN SECONDS

June 29, 2022

AAA Sues Local Body Shop for Alleged Trademark Infringement

By Overhauser Law Offices, LLC

Indianapolis, Indiana – The American Automobile Association, Inc. (“AAA”), the Plaintiff, is a not-for-profit, non-stock Connecticut Corporation. AAA provides approximately 60 million members with products and services throughout the United States and Canada. The products and services include automobile repair services at its AAA Car Care Centers and through AAA Approved auto repair businesses, financial advice, insurance and warranty coverage, and discounts. AAA provides its products and services through local AAA member clubs, including AAA Hoosier Motor Club. Since as early as 1902, AAA has uses more than 150 trademarks in connection with automobile-related products and services offered to its members.

June 28, 2022

Staffing Agency Sues Former Executive for Alleged Misappropriation of Trade Secrets

By Overhauser Law Offices, LLC

South Bend, Indiana – Attorneys for Plaintiff, Peoplelink, LLC (“Peoplelink”), a Delaware Corporation, filed suit in the Northern District of Indiana alleging that Defendant, Kelly Boutell, a former employee of Peoplelink, infringed their rights under the Federal Defend Trade Secrets Act, 18 U.S.C. § 1832, the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) 18 U.S.C. § 1030 and committed Breach of Contract.

According to the Complaint, Boutell was employed by Peoplelink for over 20 years in various roles such as Certified Sales Trainer, Vice President of Fulfillment, and Senior Regional Vice President. Boutell was one of two Certified Sales Trainers. She conducted two-to-three annual sales training sessions for all of Peoplink business entities and functioned informally as a sales leader for Peoplelink’s entire footprint.

June 23, 2022

YouTube Celebrity “Omi in a Hellcat” Sued for Trademark Infringement

By Overhauser Law Offices, LLC

Merrillville, Indiana – Plaintiff, NuStar Enterprises LLC (“NuStar”), is a clothing and apparel company that markets and sells clothing and apparel and related accessories. NuStar was granted a registration for its mark RELOADED® under Registration No. 6,376,399 with the USPTO on June 8, 2021 alleging they began using the mark as early as September 2016. Plaintiff also owns state trademarks for the same mark in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

According to the Complaint, NuStar learned that Bill Omar Carrasquillo, a rapper and YouTube celebrity known as “Omi in a Hellcat,” intended to start an apparel company under the brand name RELOADED. NuStar sought to work out a licensing arrangement with Mr. Carrasquillo’s agent. These efforts fell apart in late 2019.

June 17, 2022

Design Tascono, Inc. sues The Concrete Lady, Inc. for Alleged Copyright Infringement

By Overhauser Law Offices, LLC

Otisco, Indiana – Design Tascono, Inc. the Plaintiff claims to have numerous copyright registrations for its unique statue designs, 5 of which are at issue in this case (“Tascono Works”).

According to the Complaint, Design Tascono is the owner of numerous copyrights for various decorative pieces, including wall sculptures. Design Tascono sells these pieces through various means, including its website, catalog, previously through SkyMall magazine, as well as through various authorized on-line retailers and through its network of North American brick-and-mortar distributors and retailers.

June 14, 2022

Patent Office Issues 210 Patents to Indiana Citizens in May 2022

By Overhauser Law Offices, LLC

The U.S. Patent Office issued the following 210 patent registrations to persons and businesses in Indiana in May 2022, based on applications filed by Indiana patent attorneys:

Patent No.	Title
D953,493	Faucet
D953,488	Faucet
D953,180	Differential pressure transmitter
D953,143	Pull
D953,142	Pull

June 10, 2022

175 Trademark Registrations Issued to Indiana Companies in May 2022

By Overhauser Law Offices, LLC

The U.S. Trademark Office issued the following 175 trademark registrations to persons and businesses in Indiana in May 2022 based on applications filed by Indiana trademark attorneys:

Reg. Number		Word Mark
6739475		NACTEL
6724917		KAIZER WOLF
6724856		INNOCENT DEVIL’S HAREM
6718831		DYECRAFT
6721771		MUNSTER ANIMAL HOSPITAL