Full Tilt Arcade & Pinball is a video game arcade in LaPorte, Indiana. It was opened by two friends in October 2022.

Unfortunately for Full Tilt, Nickels and Dimes Incorporated of Celina, Texas, has been using the TILT trademark in connection with video game arcades since 1977. There have been over 200 “Tilt” locations nationwide and 2 in Australia. Nickels and Dimes also uses the TILT STUDIO and TILTED 10 trademarks for larger entertainment facilities.

Alleging trademark infringement, Nickels and Dimes sent a cease-and-desist letter to Full Tilt on June 22, 2023, to which Full Tilt responded that it would not comply. Undaunted, Nickels and Dimes now seeks intervention from the Federal Court for the Northern District of Indiana.

Stay tuned for updates.

Nickels and Dimes Incorporated v. Noah’s Arcade, LLC d/b/a Full Tilt et al.

Court Case Number: 3:23-cv-00699-DRL-MGG
File Date: July 25, 2023
Plaintiff: Nickel and Dimes Incorporated
Plaintiff Counsel: Jonathan G. Polak of Taft Stettinius & Hollister, LLP
Defendant: Noah’s Arcade, LLC d/b/a Full Tilt, Ben Konowitz, Ryan Hart
Cause: Federal Trademark Infringement, Federal Unfair Competition, Cybersquatting, Common Law Unfair Competition
Court: Northern District of Indiana
Judge:  Damon R. Leichty
Referred To: Michael G. Gotsch, Sr.

Complaint: