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Indiana Trademark Litigation Update – Coach v. Angela Mauller

14 Thursday Apr 2011

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Coach, Inc. et al v. Angela Mauller

Coach strikes again. Coach makes handbags, wallets, etc. Defendant is accused of selling knockoffs from a retail store in the Southern District of Indiana. As always, Coach throws the kitchen sink at the Defendant.

Related case: Coach, Inc. et al v. Diggz Clothing LLC et al
Related case: Coach, Inc. et al v. TJ’s Handbags
Related case: Coach, Inc. et al v. Designer Fragrance & Gifts et al
Related case: Coach Inc. et al v. Tom’s Treasure Chest

Court Case Number: 1:11-cv-00504-SEB-MJD
File Date: Thursday, April 14, 2011
Plaintiff: Coach, Inc., Coach Services, Inc.
Plaintiff Counsel: Alejandro Valle of Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan, LLP
Defendant: Angela Mauller
Cause: Trademark Counterfeiting, Trademark Infringement, Trade Dress Infringement, False Designation of Origin and False Advertising, Trademark Dilution, Copyright Infringement, Common Law Trademark Infringement, Common Law Unfair Competition, Forgery Under Ind. Code §35-43-5-2(b), Counterfeiting Under Ind. Code §35-43-5-2(a)
Court: Southern District of Indiana
Judge: Judge Sarah Evans Barker
Referred To: Magistrate Judge Mark J. Dinsmore

Indiana Copyright Litigation Update – Garden Homes by E L v. Charles Weis

18 Friday Mar 2011

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Garden Homes by E L Inc v. Charles Weis et al

A short and simple, if slightly unorthodox, copyright complaint over architectural designs.  Plaintiff contracted with Defendants, who represent the nonprofit Hannah & Friends (improving the quality of life for children and adults with special needs), to build a series of homes. After two homes and a “main lodge” were built by Plaintiff, Defendant allegedly had a third home built by a separate contractor using Plaintiff’s architectural plans. Plaintiff had registered the architectural plans with the U.S. Copyright Office prior to the alleged infringement.

Court Case Number:    3:11-cv-00115-RLM -CAN
File Date:    Friday, March 18, 2011
Plaintiff:     Garden Homes by E L Inc
Plaintiff Counsel:     James F Groves of Lee Groves and Zalas
Defendant:     Charles Weis, Maura Weis, Ryan Rans
Cause:    Copyright Infringement, Trade Dress Infringement
Court:    Northern District of Indiana
Judge:     Judge Robert L Miller, Jr
Referred To: Magistrate Judge Christopher A Nuechterlein

Indiana Copyright Litigation Update – BMI v. Olive’or Twist Bar

15 Tuesday Mar 2011

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Broadcast Music Inc et al v. Olive’or Twist Bar Inc. et al

Court Case Number: 3:11-cv-00112-JVB -CAN
File Date: Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Plaintiff: Broadcast Music Inc, Universal Songs of Polygram International Inc, Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp, Eleksylum Music Inc, No Surrender Music, Fourteenth Hour Music Inc, Springtime Music Inc, Cyandie Publishing, Songs of Universal Inc, Escatawpa Songs
Plaintiff Counsel: Christopher S. Riley of Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Defendant: Olive’or Twist Bar Inc., Lori A. Long
Cause: Copyright Infringement
Court: Northern District of Indiana
Judge: Judge Joseph S. Van Bokkelen
Referred To: Magistrate Judge Christopher A. Nuechterlein

Indiana Copyright Litigation Update – Hining v. Gregg

18 Friday Feb 2011

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Mary E. Hining v. Rebecca L. Gregg

Copyright lawyers can be expensive so these litigants have both decided to represent themselves. Both parties operate an Etsy store, and Plaintiff alleges that Defendant has been selling infringing artwork (glass and ceramic designs).

Court Case Number: 1:11-cv-00261-TWP-DML
File Date: Friday, February 18, 2011
Plaintiff: Mary E. Hining
Plaintiff Counsel: Mary E. Hining – Pro Se
Defendant: Rebecca L. Gregg
Cause: Copyright Infringement
Court: Southern District of Indiana
Judge: Judge Tanya Walton Pratt
Referred To: Magistrate Judge Debra McVicker Lynch

MOTION FOR DEFAULT JUDGEMENT

Indiana Copyright Litigation Update – Stephane Dion v. Allwin Powersports Corp.

08 Tuesday Feb 2011

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Stephane Dion et al v. Allwin Powersports Corporation, Inc. et al

Conventions don’t just bring tourists. They bring lawsuits too!

Dion, a Canadian motorcycle helmet designer, is suing an Illinois corporation whose principal is a Chinese national…in the Southern District of Indiana. What brings this illustrious crowd to our fair Hoosier Halls of Justice? It’s all because of the upcoming Dealer Expo 11.

Plaintiff has filed a Motion for Preliminary Injunction (see below) to stop Defendant from selling allegedly infringing motorcycle helmets at the upcoming Powersports tradeshow from Feb. 18-20 in Indianapolis.

The two parties had previously operated under a royalty agreement but Defendant apparently stopped making payments in 2010.

There should be some fairly quick updates in this case so check back soon.

Court Case Number: 1:11-cv-00173-RLY-TAB
File Date: Friday, February 04, 2011
Plaintiff: Stephane Dion, 91934885 Quebec Inc. dba Dion Designs
Plaintiff Counsel: Joseph Peter Rompala, Todd Arthur Richardson of Lewis & Kappes
Defendant: Allwin Powersports Corporation, Inc.
Arthur Liao
MHR Helmet Co. Ltd.
Foshan Shunde Fengxing Helmets Ltd.
Jiangmen Pengcheng Helmets Ltd.
Cause: Violation of Lanham Act, Copyright Infringement, Misappropriation of Trade Secrets, Breach of Contract, Conversion, Unfair Competition, Declaratory Relief
Court: Southern District of Indiana
Judge: Judge Richard L. Young
Referred To: Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker

COMPLAINT:

MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION:

BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION: