31 Saturday Jul 2010
The following Intellectual Property cases were filed in July 2010. Stay tuned for updates.
Northern District of Indiana
1A Smart Start v. Indiana Safe Start
Sweetwater Sound v. J2 Electronics Group
Southern District of Indiana
Brandt Industries v. Pitonyak Machinery Corporation
Brian Andr’e Warren v. Xlibris Corporation
30 Friday Jul 2010
Masterfile Corporation v. Mark Stein
Plaintiff is a stock photography company which acquires and licenses images for commercial use. Defendant allegedly displayed Plaintiff’s images on his website without compensating Masterfile. Defendant was given an opportunity to enter into a retroactive licensing agreement but refused.
Court Case Number: 1:10-cv-00961-SEB-TAB
File Date: Thursday, July 29, 2010
Plaintiff: Masterfile Corporation
Plaintiff Counsel: Aaron M. Staser of Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Defendant: Mark Stein
Cause: Copyright Infringement
Court: Southern District of Indiana
Judge: Judge Sarah Evans Barker
Referred To: Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker
25 Sunday Jul 2010
Tags
Christopher A. Nuechterlein, Common Law Trademark Infringement, False Designation of Origin, Federal Trademark Infringement, Theresa L. Springmann, Unfair Competition
1A Smart Start Inc. v. Indiana Safe Start Inc.
Good ol’ fashion trademark brawl over in the “electronic breath activated ignition lock for automobiles” industry. In one corner, Smart Start. In the other corner, Safe Start. There is apparently evidence of actual consumer confusion.
Leave a comment if you’d like a full copy of the complaint.
Court Case Number: 3:10-cv-00292-TLS-CAN
File Date: Friday, July 16, 2010
Plaintiff: 1A Smart Start Inc.
Plaintiff Counsel: Gerald W. Roberts of Thompson & Knight LLP, Remy Davis
Defendant: Indiana Safe Start Inc., Thomas Bjornstad
Cause: Federal Trademark Infringement, Common Law Trademark Infringement, False Designation of Origin, Unfair Competition
Court: Northern District of Indiana
Judge: Judge Theresa L. Springmann
Referred To: Magistrate Judge Christopher A. Nuechterlein
24 Saturday Jul 2010
Posted in Indiana, Indianapolis, Intellectual Property, Social Media, Tech Developments
The INDATA Project will host the 2010 Annual Assistive Technology Conference on Thursday, July 29, and Friday, July 30, from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. It will provide a comprehensive overview of devices and programs available to assist Hoosiers with disabilities. Admission to the event is free, but registration is required.
The third annual gathering hosted by INDATA, entitled “Express Yourself,” will feature more than 30 hours of educational sessions by leading professionals in assistive technology, covering everything from Twitter and web accessibility to technology for seniors and electronic aids for daily living. More than 50 assistive technology exhibitors will be on-hand to demonstrate equipment and answer questions.
Register online here: http://indataconference.eventbrite.com/
23 Friday Jul 2010
Posted in Indiana, Tech Developments
IBM has sent a letter to Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller, demanding the return of more than $9 million in computers, printers, telephones and other equipment.
IBM and the state have sued each other over the the cancellation of a contract for the modernization of the state’s welfare delivery system.
Gov. Mitch Daniels canceled the state’s $1.37 billion contract last year following months of problems and complaints about the automated intake system.
IBM is not disputing the state’s right to cancel the contract, but is arguing in court that the state should pay for the equipment.
See Indy.com for the full story.
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