Category Archives: Trademark

Indiana Trademark Litigation Update – Aire Serv Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. v. Mark Niemann

13 Monday Sep 2010

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Aire Serv Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. v. Mark Niemann

Plaintiff is franchisor of the AIRE SERV trademark for “installation, maintenance and repair of heating and air-conditioning equipment.” Defendant originally was a technician for Plaintiff but allegedly began providing service to personal clients under the name “Air Serv of Louisville,” without accounting to Plaintiff for any franchise fees.

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Court Case Number: 4:10-cv-00101-RLY-WGH
File Date: Wednesday, September 01, 2010
Plaintiff: Aire Serv Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.
Plaintiff Counsel: Richard A. Bierly of McNeely, Stephenson, Thopy & Harrold
Defendant: Mark Niemann
Cause: Federal Trademark Infringement, Federal Unfair Competition,
Court: Southern District of Indiana
Judge: Judge Richard L. Young
Referred To: Magistrate Judge William G. Hussmann, Jr

Indiana Intellectual Property Litigation Summary – August 2010

01 Wednesday Sep 2010

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The following Intellectual Property cases were filed in August 2010. A quiet month considering 6 cases were filed in July.

Northern District of Indiana

Trans-United Inc. v. Trans-United Inc.

Southern District of Indiana

Masterfile Corporation v. Kemp Title Agency

Indiana Trademark Litigation Update – Trans-United Inc. v. Trans-United Inc.

27 Friday Aug 2010

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Trans-United Inc. v. Trans-United Inc et al

A nice straightforward trademark case. Plaintiff has provided trucking and shipping services under the TRANS-UNITED mark since 1964. Defendant allegedly began using an identical mark for similar services in 2008. Attempts to settle were unsuccessful and thus here’s the lawsuit.

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Court Case Number: 2:10-cv-00327-JD -APR
File Date: Monday, August 16, 2010
Plaintiff: Trans-United Inc.
Plaintiff Counsel: Jeremy J. Butler of Burke Costanze & Cuppy LLP
Thomas P. Riley of McCracken & Frank LLP
Jon A. Schmaltz of Burke Costanze & Cuppy LLP
Defendant: Trans-United Inc
Igor Redkin
Vladimir Masnev
Oleg Merkulov
Russell McNevin
John Doe 1
John Doe 2
John Doe 3
Cause: Federal Trademark Infringement, False Designation of Origin, Violation of the Anti-Cybersquatting Consumer Protection Act, Unfair Competition
Court: Northern District of Indiana
Judge: Judge Jon E. DeGuilio
Referred To: Magistrate Judge Andrew P. Rodovich

USPTO Launches Page on Facebook

17 Tuesday Aug 2010

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The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has launched its official page on Facebook. Intended to engage the public and the intellectual property community directly and provide real-time information, the USPTO’s page on Facebook will offer a series of regular updates on a range of issues, and gives Facebook users the chance to comment on, discuss, and offer feedback to the USPTO about announcements and initiatives. The page can be found at www.facebook.com/uspto.gov.

The Facebook page will not replace the Agency’s Web site (www.uspto.gov) as the official source of USPTO information. Rather, the Facebook page will provide a new channel for the public to connect with the USPTO.

In addition to communicating directly with the USPTO, Facebook users can expect to see an array of content and information, including press releases, posts from Director Kappos’ “Director’s Forum” blog, event information, photos and video.