The end of the summer was a quiet time for Indiana Intellectual Property litigation. There were no new trademark or copyright lawsuits filed in the last month, and only a small amount of activity in pending cases. Read on below for updates on all pending litigation:

Sears Authorized Hometown Stores, LLC v. Lynn Retail, Inc. et al. (SD, filed 6/4/2021) – The parties’ deadline to complete settlement has been extended by motion to October 27, 2023.

Noble Roman’s, Inc. v. AMI Stores Management, Inc. et al. (SD, filed 6/6/2021) –  The Defendants filed their Amended Counterclaim on August 17, 2023, and Noble Roman’s filed its Answer to Counterclaim on August 31, 2023. A telephonic status conference was held on September 11, 2023.

Forest River, Inc. v. inTech Trailers, Inc. (ND, filed 8/31/2021) – No update this month.

Gabet et al. v. Amazon.com. Inc. et al. (ND, filed 1/20/2022) – A settlement conference was held on August 31, 2023, but settlement was not achieved. A motion to maintain a document under seal is now fully-briefed as of September 12, 2023.

The Evolutionary Level Above Human, Inc. v. Havel et al (ND, filed 5/18/2022) – Defendant Bartel filed an Amended Answer to Amended Complaint on September 13, 2023. 

Oakley, Inc. v. Batter’s Box Training, LLC et al (SD, filed 8/11/2022) –  No update this month.

Honest Abe Roofing franchise, Inc. v. DCH & Associates, LLC et al. (SD, filed 9/7/2022) –  No update this month. 

MaddenCo Inc. v. Reed et al. (SD, filed 10/31/2022) –  The lawsuit has been assigned to Magistrate Judge Crystal S. Wildeman and assigned new case number 3:22-cv-00173-RLY-CSW.

The Center for Gestalt Development, Inc. v. Bowman (SD (11/09/2022) – A telephonic status conference was scheduled on September 14, 2023.

1.4G Holdings, LLC v. North Central Industries, Inc. et al. (SD 1/05/2023) – Case management deadlines were extended by motion on August 30, 2023.

Albert’s Diamond Jewelers, Inc. v. AaLand Diamond Jewelers LLC (ND 2/01/2023) – No update this month. 

Delta Faucet Company v. Watkins et al. (SD 2/01/2023) – The lawsuit has been assigned to Magistrate Judge Crystal S. Wildeman and assigned new case number 1:23-cv-00200-JMS-CSW. On September 14, 2023, the Plaintiff filed a Motion for Leave to Physically File Excel Spreadsheets in Support of Motion for Default Judgment on USB Flash Drive and Memorandum In Support.

Roller Ready, LLC v. LA Systems, LLC d/b/a Monkey Rung et al. (ND 2/14/2023) – A Notice of Settlement was filed on September 1, 2023. The parties have until October 2, 2023, to file dismissal papers.

Taylor Shaye Designs LLC v. Shein Distribution Corp. (SD 4/11/2023) – The deadline to file the stipulation of dismissal has been extended to September 28, 2023.

HealthSmart Foods, Inc. v. Sweet Nothings, Inc. et al. (SD 4/13/2023) – The lawsuit has been assigned to Magistrate Judge Crystal S. Wildeman and assigned new case number 3:23-cv-00060-MPB-CSW.

Sak Group, Inc. v. Blue Hill Hospitality, Inc. (ND 4/25/2023) – The parties’ Telephonic Rule 16 Preliminary Pretrial Conference is rescheduled to September 19, 2023. The Plaintiff filed its Answer to Counterclaims on September 1, 2023.

National College Resources Foundation v. The Strong Friends LLC et al. (ND 5/4/2023) – No update this month.

The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians v. Dulaney et al. (SD 5/15/2023) – No update this month.

Joe Hand Promotions, Inc. v. LNH, LLC d/b/a Burlington Pizza/The Barn (ND 5/24/2023) – The lawsuit was dismissed with prejudice on August 30, 2023.

Sadowski v. Restoration 1 by J&D, LLC (SD 7/12/2023) – No update this month. 

Nickel and Dimes Incorporated v. Noah’s Arcade LLC et al (ND 7/25/2023) – An Amended Complaint was filed on September 5, 2023.

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April 2023 Updates – March 2023 Updates – February 2023 Updates – January 2023 Updates

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