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Indiana Trademark Litigation Update – Coach, Inc. v. TJ’s Handbags

28 Tuesday Sep 2010

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Coach, Inc. et al v. TJ’s Handbags

Coach makes handbags, wallets, etc. Defendant is accused of selling knockoffs from a retail store in Scottsburg, Indiana. As you can see from the claims below, Coach has decided to throw the kitchen sink at Defendant.

Related case: Coach, Inc. et al v. Diggz Clothing LLC et al

Related case: Coach, Inc. et al v. Designer Fragrance & Gifts et al

Related case: Coach Inc. v. Tom’s Treasure Chest

Leave a comment if you’d like a full copy of the complaint.

Court Case Number: 4:10-cv-00111-TWP-WGH
File Date: Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Plaintiff: Coach, Inc., Coach Services, Inc.
Plaintiff Counsel: Alejandro Valle of Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP
Defendant: TJ’s Handbags & More, Teresa A. Jewell
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
Court: Southern District of Indiana
Judge: Judge Tanya Walton Pratt
Referred To: Magistrate Judge William G. Hussmann, Jr.

Indiana Copyright Litigation Update – Arbor Home Building Corporation v. Miller Custom Homes LLC

15 Wednesday Sep 2010

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Arbor Home Building Corporation v. Miller Custom Homes LLC

Both parties are homebuilders. Defendant allegedly built a home substantially similar to Plaintiff’s architectural drawings, which are protectable under copyright law.

For a full copy of the Complaint, leave a comment.

Court Case Number: 1:10-cv-00316-PPS -RBC
File Date: Wednesday, September 08, 2010
Plaintiff: Arbor Home Building Corporation
Plaintiff Counsel: Angela G. Garcia, James B. Hike, Jeremy V. Senk of Carson Boxberger LLP
Defendant: Miller Custom Homes LLC
Cause: Copyright Infringement by Reproduction, Copyright Infringement by Preparation of Derivative Work
Court: Northern District of Indiana
Judge: Chief Judge Philip P. Simon
Referred To: Magistrate Judge Roger B. Cosbey

Indiana Copyright Litigation Update – Masterfile Corporation v. Kemp Title Agency

15 Sunday Aug 2010

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Indiana Copyright Litigation Update – Masterfile Corporation v. Kemp Title Agency

Masterfile strikes again.

Masterfile is a stock photography company which acquires and licenses images for commercial use. Defendant allegedly displayed Masterfile’s images on their website without compensating Masterfile. Defendant was given an opportunity to enter into a retroactive licensing agreement but refused.

Update 1/6/11 – The parties have reached a settlement and filed a Stipulation of Dismissal (see below). The terms of the settlement are not public but each side has paid its own legal fees.

Related Case: Masterfile Corporation v. Mark Stein

Court Case Number: 1:10-cv-00997-JMS-TAB
File Date: Monday, August 09, 2010
Plaintiff: Masterfile Corporation
Plaintiff Counsel: Aaron M. Staser of Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Defendant: Kemp Title Agency, LLC
Cause: Copyright Infringement
Court: Southern District of Indiana
Judge: Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson
Referred To: Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker

Complaint:

Stipulation of Dismissal:

Indiana Copyright Litigation Update – Masterfile Corporation v. Mark Stein

30 Friday Jul 2010

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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

Indiana Copyright Litigation Update – Interactive Intelligence v. Advanced Information Systems

12 Monday Jul 2010

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Interactive Intelligence v. Advanced Information Systems

Defendant was a reseller of Plaintiff’s telephony software. After an alleged breach of contract, Defendant continued to use Plaintiff’s copyrighted software and trademarks. Please leave a comment if you’d like a full copy of the complaint.

Court Case Number: 1:10-cv-00842-TWP -TAB
File Date: Thursday, July 01, 2010
Plaintiff: Interactive Intelligence, Inc.
Plaintiff Counsel: Constance R. Lindman, Tami L. Napier of Overhauser & Lindman LLC
Defendant: Advanced Information Systems, Inc.
Cause: Breach of Contract, Federal Trademark Infringement, Federal Unfair Competition, Copyright Infringement
Court: Southern District of Indiana
Judge: Judge Tanya Walton Pratt
Referred To: Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker