Indiana power sport vehicle company sues Canadian competitor over infringing parts

17 Tuesday Apr 2018

Posted by Kenan Farrell in Indiana, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Northern District of Indiana, Trademark

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Common Law Passing Off, Common Law Trademark Infringement, Common Law Unfair Competition, False Designation of Origin, Federal Trademark Infringement, Federal Unfair Competition, Paul R. Cherry, Theresa L. Springmann, Trademark Dilution

The Plaintiff in this lawsuit, ASW, LLC, is a Columbia City, Indiana-based company that designs and sells power sport vehicles and related parts. ASW owns the registered trademarks AMERICAN SPORTWORKS and LANDMASTER.

The Defendant, a Canadian corporation, is alleged to be selling competing products using identical marks from an infringing website, americansportworksparts.com. It’s not clear from the Complaint (below) whether the infringing products are repackaged/refurbished items (which can void a warranty) or just plain ol’ counterfeit goods, although it seems closer to the latter.

ASW, LLC v. Bisson et al.

Court Case Number: 1:18-cv-00086-TLS-PRC
File Date: Monday, April 9, 2018
Plaintiff: ASW, LLC
Plaintiff Counsel: Linda A. Polley, Charles J. Heiny of Haller & Colvin, P.C.
Defendants: Bisson, 1837967 Alberta Ltd.
Cause: Federal Trademark Infringement, Federal Unfair Competition, False Designation of Origin, Trademark Dilution, Common Law Trademark Infringement, False Designation of Origin, Common Law Unfair Competition, Common Law Passing Off
Court: Northern District of Indiana
Judge: Theresa L. Springmann
Referred To: Paul R. Cherry

Complaint:

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North American Van Lines sues North America Prime, trucking competitor started by a former officer

26 Wednesday Jul 2017

Posted by Kenan Farrell in Indiana, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Northern District of Indiana, Trademark

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Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act, Common Law Unfair Competition, Federal Trademark Infringement, Federal Unfair Competition, Paul R. Cherry, Theresa L. Springmann

The Plaintiff, North American Van Lines, has been providing transportation services since 1969. A former officer of Plaintiff started a competing transportation company called North America Prime Lines. Numerous cease-and-desist communications were sent but the parties weren’t able to resolve their differences.

However, there are numerous negative instances of consumer confusion (a few samples below) so this situation definitely requires resolution.

North America Van Lines, Inc. v. North America Prime Inc. et al.

Court Case Number: 1:17-cv-00298-TLS-PRC
File Date: Friday, July 14. 2017
Plaintiff: North American Van Lines, Inc.
Plaintiff Counsel: Siobhán M. Murphy of Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP
Defendant: North America Prime Inc., Ean Manning
Cause: Federal Trademark Infringement, Federal Unfair Competition, Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act, Common Law Unfair Competition
Court: Northern District of Indiana
Judge: Theresa L. Springmann
Referred To: Paul R. Cherry

Complaint:

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Indiana Botanic Gardens files lawsuit to protect EUCAMINT trademark

01 Wednesday Jun 2016

Posted by Kenan Farrell in Indiana, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Northern District of Indiana, Trademark

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This trademark dispute between Hobart, Indiana-based Indiana Botanic Gardens and a California defendant involves the use of the trademark EUCAMINT in connection with camphorated ointments. The Plaintiff has used its trademark since 1925.

The Defendant has been using the EUCAMINT mark in connection with a eucalyptus shower mist since as early as 2013.

Camphor used to be made by distilling the bark and wood of the camphor tree. Today, camphor is chemically manufactured from turpentine oil. It is used in products such as Vicks VapoRub. –WebMD

Indiana Botanic Gardens Inc v. Snyder Manufacturing Corporation

Court Case Number: 2:16-cv-00197-JD-PRC
File Date: Tuesday, May 31, 2016
Plaintiff: Indiana Botanic Gardens, Inc.
Plaintiff Counsel: David C. Brezina, Boris Umansky of Ladas & Parry LLP
Defendant: Snyder Manufacturing Corporation d/b/a Eurospa Aromatics d/b/a Eurospa Chemicals
Cause: Federal Trademark Infringement, Federal Unfair Competition, Common Law Trademark Infringement, Common Law Unfair Competition
Court: Northern District of Indiana
Judge: Jon E. DeGuilio
Referred To: Paul R. Cherry

Complaint:

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Nebraska Home Designer Files Copyright Lawsuits Over Misappropriated Architectural Drawings

05 Friday Feb 2016

Posted by Kenan Farrell in Copyright, Indiana, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Northern District of Indiana, Southern District of Indiana

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Architectural Drawings, Christopher A. Nuechterlein, Copyright Infringement, Debra McVicker Lynch, Denise K. LaRue, Jane Magnus-Stinson, John E. Martin, Jon E. DeGuilio, Joseph S. Van Bokkelen, Litigation Update, Mark J. Dinsmore, Paul R. Cherry, Philip P. Simon, Richard L. Young, Susan L. Collins, Tanya Walton Pratt, Theresa L. Springmann

Design Basics, LLC, an Omaha, Nebraska-based home plan designer, has filed several copyright lawsuits against Indiana home builders involving misappropriated architectural drawings. All home builders should know that architectural drawings are protected by copyright law.

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Design Basics, LLC v. Lancia Homes, Inc.

Court Case Number: 1:2016-cv-00047
File Date: Wednesday, February 3, 2016
Plaintiff: Design Basics, LLC
Plaintiff Counsel: John D. LaDue, Sean J. Quinn of LaDue | Curran | Kuehn
Defendant: Lancia Homes, Inc.
Cause: Copyright Infringement
Court: Northern District of Indiana
Judge: Theresa L. Springmann
Referred To: Susan L. Collins

Design Basics, LLC v. Carriage Place Homes, Inc. et al

Court Case Number: 1:2016-cv-00048
File Date: Wednesday, February 3, 2016
Plaintiff: Design Basics, LLC
Plaintiff Counsel: John D. LaDue, Sean J. Quinn of LaDue | Curran | Kuehn
Defendant: Carriage Place Homes, Inc. et al
Cause: Copyright Infringement
Court: Northern District of Indiana
Judge: Jon E. DeGuilio
Referred To: Susan L. Collins

Design Basics, LLC v. Culver Construction, Inc. et al

Court Case Number: 1:2016-cv-00049
File Date: Wednesday, February 3, 2016
Plaintiff: Design Basics, LLC
Plaintiff Counsel: John D. LaDue, Sean J. Quinn of LaDue | Curran | Kuehn
Defendant: Culver Construction, Inc. et al
Cause: Copyright Infringement
Court: Northern District of Indiana
Judge: Jon E. DeGuilio
Referred To: Susan L. Collins

Design Basics, LLC et al v. Quality Crafted Homes Inc.

Court Case Number: 1:2016-cv-00050
File Date: Wednesday, February 3, 2016
Plaintiff: Design Basics, LLC
Plaintiff Counsel: John D. LaDue, Sean J. Quinn of LaDue | Curran | Kuehn
Defendant: Quality Crafted Homes Inc.
Cause: Copyright Infringement
Court: Northern District of Indiana
Judge: Jon E. DeGuilio
Referred To: Susan L. Collins

Design Basics, LLC v. Windsor Homes, Inc. et al

Court Case Number: 1:2016-cv-00051
File Date: Wednesday, February 3, 2016
Plaintiff: Design Basics, LLC
Plaintiff Counsel: John D. LaDue, Sean J. Quinn of LaDue | Curran | Kuehn
Defendant: Windsor Homes, Inc. et al
Cause: Copyright Infringement
Court: Northern District of Indiana
Judge: Theresa L. Springmann
Referred To: Susan L. Collins

Design Basics, LLC v. Big C Lumber Co Inc.

Court Case Number: 3:2016-cv-00053
File Date: Wednesday, February 3, 2016
Plaintiff: Design Basics, LLC
Plaintiff Counsel: John D. LaDue, Sean J. Quinn of LaDue | Curran | Kuehn
Defendant: Big C Lumber Co Inc.
Cause: Copyright Infringement
Court: Northern District of Indiana
Judge: Philip P. Simon
Referred To: Christopher A. Nuechterlein

[Update 2/16/16]

Design Basics, LLC et al v. Shrader

Court Case Number: 1:2016-cv-00364
File Date: Monday, February 15, 2016
Plaintiff: Design Basics, LLC, Plan Pros, Inc., Carmichael & Dame Designs, Inc.
Plaintiff Counsel: John D. LaDue, Sean J. Quinn of LaDue | Curran | Kuehn
Defendant: Michael Shrader d/b/a Palladian Home Design, Palladian Home Designs, Palladian Blueprints, Palladian Drafting & Design Services, Palladian Architectural Drafting & Design Services, and Palladian Design/Build
Cause: Copyright Infringement
Court: Southern District of Indiana
Judge: Jane Magnus-Stinson
Referred To: Mark J. Dinsmore

Representative Complaints:

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Design Basics, LLC v. Straight Talk Construction, Inc.

Court Case Number: 3:2016-cv-00193
File Date: Thursday, March 31, 2016
Plaintiff: Design Basics, LLC
Plaintiff Counsel: John D. LaDue, Sean J. Quinn
Defendant: Straight Talk Construction, Inc.
Cause: Copyright Infringement
Court: Northern District of Indiana
Judge: Theresa L. Springmann
Referred To: Christopher A. Nuechterlein

Design Basics, LLC v. W R Birkey & Associates Inc. et al

Court Case Number: 3:2016-cv-00195
File Date: Thursday, March 31, 2016
Plaintiff: Design Basics, LLC
Plaintiff Counsel: John D. LaDue, Sean J. Quinn
Defendant: W R Birkey & Associates et al
Cause: Copyright Infringement
Court: Northern District of Indiana
Judge: Theresa L. Springmann
Referred To: Christopher A. Nuechterlein

Design Basics, LLC et al v. Kerstiens Homes & Designs, Inc. et al

Court Case Number: 1:2016-cv-00726
File Date: Thursday, March 31, 2016
Plaintiff: Design Basics, LLC
Plaintiff Counsel: John D. LaDue, Sean J. Quinn
Defendant: Kerstiens Homes & Designs, Inc. et al
Cause: Copyright Infringement
Court: Southern District of Indiana
Judge: Tanya Walton Pratt
Referred To: Denise K. LaRue

Representative Complaint:

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[Updated 5/18/16]

Design Basics, LLC et al v. Premier Homes of Southern Indiana, Inc.

Court Case Number: 4:16-cv-00073-RLY-DML
File Date: Monday, May 16, 2016
Plaintiff: Design Basics, LLC
Plaintiff Counsel: John D. LaDue, Sean J. Quinn of LaDue | Curran | Kuehn
Defendant: Premier Homes of Southern Indiana, Inc.
Cause: Copyright Infringement
Court: Southern District of Indiana
Judge: Richard L. Young
Referred To: Debra McVicker Lynch

Complaint:

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[Updated 5/20/16]

Design Basics, LLC et al v. Precision Homes, Inc.

Court Case Number: 2:16-cv-00179-PPS-JEM
File Date: Thursday, May 19, 2016
Plaintiff: Design Basics, LLC
Plaintiff Counsel: John D. LaDue, Sean J. Quinn of LaDue | Curran | Kuehn
Defendant: Precision Homes, Inc.
Cause: Copyright Infringement
Court: Northern District of Indiana
Judge: Philip P. Simon
Referred To: John E. Martin

Design Basics, LLC v. Westport Homes of Fort Wayne, Inc. et al.

Court Case Number: 1:16-cv-00170-JD-SLC
File Date: Thursday, May 19, 2016
Plaintiff: Design Basics, LLC
Plaintiff Counsel: John D. LaDue, Sean J. Quinn of LaDue | Curran | Kuehn
Defendant: Westport Homes of Fort Wayne, Inc.; Westport Homes, Inc.
Cause: Copyright Infringement
Court: Northern District of Indiana
Judge: Jon E. DeGuilio
Referred To: Susan L. Collins

Representative Complaint:

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[Updated 5/23/16]

Design Basics, LLC v. Slattery Builders LLC

Court Case Number: 1:16-cv-00174
File Date: Friday, May 20, 2016
Plaintiff: Design Basics, LLC
Plaintiff Counsel: John D. LaDue, Sean J. Quinn of LaDue | Curran | Kuehn
Defendant: Slattery Builders, LLC
Cause: Copyright Infringement
Court: Northern District of Indiana
Judge: TBD
Referred To: TBD

Design Basics, LLC et al v. Heller & Sons, Incorporated et al.

Court Case Number: 1:16-cv-00175
File Date: Sunday, May 22, 2016
Plaintiff: Design Basics, LLC; W.L. Martin Home Designs LLC
Plaintiff Counsel: John D. LaDue, Sean J. Quinn of LaDue | Curran | Kuehn
Defendant: Heller & Sons, Incorporated d/b/a Heller Homes; Heller Development Corporation
Cause: Copyright Infringement
Court: Northern District of Indiana
Judge: TBD
Referred To: TBD

Representative Complaint:

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[Updated 5/31/16]

Design Basics, LLC et al. v. Fireside Homes Inc et al.

Court Case Number: 1:16-cv-00181-JVB-SLC
File Date: Thursday, May 26, 2016
Plaintiff: Design Basics, LLC, Plan Pros, Inc., W.L. Martin Home Designs LLC
Plaintiff Counsel: John D. LaDue, Sean J. Quinn of LaDue | Curran | Kuehn
Defendant: Fireside Homes Inc., Fireside Development Company, LLC, Hearth Homes, Inc., Willies Development Corporation, Oakbrook Homes, Inc. d/b/a/ Juniper Homes, Oakbrook Homes, Willie’s Oakbrook Homes, Riverview Lumber and Building Supply Co., Inc.
Cause: Copyright Infringement
Court: Northern District of Indiana
Judge: Joseph S. Van Bokkelen
Referred To: Susan L. Collins

Complaint:

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[Updated 6/15/16]

Design Basics, LLC v. KAM Construction, LLC et al

Court Case Number: 1:16-cv-00212
File Date: Tuesday, June 14, 2016
Plaintiff: Design Basics, LLC
Plaintiff Counsel: John D. LaDue, Sean J. Quinn of LaDue | Curran | Kuehn
Defendant: KAM Construction, LLC et al
Cause: Copyright Infringement
Court: Northern District of Indiana
Judge: TBD
Referred To: TBD

[Updated 7/14/16]

Design Basics, LLC v. Miller Builders Inc

Court Case Number: 3:16-cv-00390-PPS-CAN
File Date: Thursday, June 23, 2016
Plaintiff: Design Basics, LLC
Plaintiff Counsel: John D. LaDue, Sean J. Quinn of LaDue | Curran | Kuehn
Defendant: Miller Builders Inc
Cause: Copyright Infringement
Court: Northern District of Indiana
Judge: Philip P. Simon
Referred To: Christopher A. Nuechterlein

Design Basics, LLC v. Citation Homes Inc. et al

Court Case Number: 1:16-cv-00232-TLS-SLC
File Date: Friday, June 24, 2016
Plaintiff: Design Basics, LLC
Plaintiff Counsel: John D. LaDue, Sean J. Quinn of LaDue | Curran | Kuehn
Defendant: Citation Homes Inc. et al
Cause: Copyright Infringement
Court: Northern District of Indiana
Judge: Theresa L. Springmann
Referred To: Susan L. Collins

Design Basics, LLC et al v. Sky Hill Homes, Inc., By Larry Myers et al

Court Case Number: 1:16-cv-00247-TLS-SLC
File Date: Saturday, June 25, 2016
Plaintiff: Design Basics, LLC
Plaintiff Counsel: John D. LaDue, Sean J. Quinn of LaDue | Curran | Kuehn
Defendant: Sky Hill Homes, Inc., By Larry Myers et al
Cause: Copyright Infringement
Court: Northern District of Indiana
Judge: Theresa L. Springmann
Referred To: Susan L. Collins

Design Basics, LLC et al v. Milakis Homes, LLC et al

Court Case Number: 4:16-cv-00053-TLS-SLC
File Date: Friday, July 8, 2016
Plaintiff: Design Basics, LLC
Plaintiff Counsel: John D. LaDue, Sean J. Quinn of LaDue | Curran | Kuehn
Defendant: Milakis Homes, LLC et al
Cause: Copyright Infringement
Court: Northern District of Indiana
Judge: Theresa L. Springmann
Referred To: Susan L. Collins

Design Basics, LLC v. DeVon Custom Home, Inc. et al

Court Case Number: 3:16-cv-00448-TLS-SLC
File Date: Friday, July 8, 2016
Plaintiff: Design Basics, LLC
Plaintiff Counsel: John D. LaDue, Sean J. Quinn of LaDue | Curran | Kuehn
Defendant: DeVon Custom Home, Inc. et al
Cause: Copyright Infringement
Court: Northern District of Indiana
Judge: Theresa L. Springmann
Referred To: Susan L. Collins

Design Basics, LLC v. Dabrowski Construction, Inc.

Court Case Number: 2:16-cv-00322-PPS-JEM
File Date: Friday, July 8, 2016
Plaintiff: Design Basics, LLC
Plaintiff Counsel: John D. LaDue, Sean J. Quinn of LaDue | Curran | Kuehn
Defendant: Dabrowski Construction, Inc.
Cause: Copyright Infringement
Court: Northern District of Indiana
Judge: Philip P. Simon
Referred To: John E. Martin

Design Basics, LLC v. Eenigengurg Builders, Inc.

Court Case Number: 2:16-cv-00323-JD-PRC
File Date: Friday, July 8, 2016
Plaintiff: Design Basics, LLC
Plaintiff Counsel: John D. LaDue, Sean J. Quinn of LaDue | Curran | Kuehn
Defendant: Eenigengurg Builders, Inc.
Cause: Copyright Infringement
Court: Northern District of Indiana
Judge: Jon E. DeGuilio
Referred To: Paul R. Cherry

Design Basics, LLC v. Regal Homes of Southern Indiana, L.L.C. et al

Court Case Number: 3:16-cv-00135-RLY-MPB
File Date: Friday, July 8, 2016
Plaintiff: Design Basics, LLC
Plaintiff Counsel: John D. LaDue, Sean J. Quinn of LaDue | Curran | Kuehn
Defendant: Regal Homes of Southern Indiana, L.L.C. et al
Cause: Copyright Infringement
Court: Southern District of Indiana
Judge: Richard L. Young
Referred To: Matthew P. Brookman

Design Basics, LLC v. Henderlong Homes LLC et al

Court Case Number: 2:16-cv-00324-TLS-SLC
File Date: Saturday, July 9, 2016
Plaintiff: Design Basics, LLC
Plaintiff Counsel: John D. LaDue, Sean J. Quinn of LaDue | Curran | Kuehn
Defendant: Henderlong Homes LLC et al
Cause: Copyright Infringement
Court: Northern District of Indiana
Judge: Theresa L. Springmann
Referred To: Susan L. Collins

Design Basics, LLC et al v. Cook Builders.com, Inc.

Court Case Number: 2:16-cv-00325-TLS-SLC
File Date: Saturday, July 9, 2016
Plaintiff: Design Basics, LLC
Plaintiff Counsel: John D. LaDue, Sean J. Quinn of LaDue | Curran | Kuehn
Defendant: Cook Builders.com, Inc.
Cause: Copyright Infringement
Court: Northern District of Indiana
Judge: Theresa L. Springmann
Referred To: Susan L. Collins

Design Basics, LLC v. T.K. Constructors Inc.

Court Case Number: 1:16-cv-01841-SEB-DML
File Date: Saturday, July 9, 2016
Plaintiff: Design Basics, LLC
Plaintiff Counsel: John D. LaDue, Sean J. Quinn of LaDue | Curran | Kuehn
Defendant: T.K. Constructors Inc.
Cause: Copyright Infringement
Court: Southern District of Indiana
Judge: Sarah Evans Barker
Referred To: Debra McVicker Lynch

Design Basics, LLC v. Rusk Builders Inc.

Court Case Number: 3:2016-cv-00459
File Date: Wednesday, July 13, 2016
Plaintiff: Design Basics, LLC
Plaintiff Counsel: John D. LaDue, Sean J. Quinn of LaDue | Curran | Kuehn
Defendant: Rusk Builders Inc.
Cause: Copyright Infringement
Court: Northern District of Indiana
Judge: TBD
Referred To: TBD

Texas Roadhouse Trade Dress Lawsuit Comes to Indiana

26 Tuesday Jan 2016

Posted by Kenan Farrell in Copyright, Indiana, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Northern District of Indiana, Trade Dress, Trademark

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Common Law Trademark Infringement, Common Law Unfair Competition, Copyright Infringement, Federal Trademark Infringement, Indiana Trademark Infringement, Joseph S. Van Bokkelen, Litigation Update, Michigan Trademark Infringement, Paul R. Cherry, Trade Dress Infringement

A long-standing trade dress/trademark beef between Texas Roadhouse and Texas Corral/Amarillo Roadhouse has been transferred to Indiana.

Background on the lawsuit, first filed in August 2013, is here: Texas Roadhouse alleges trademark infringement against other steakhouse operators

Stay tuned for updates as the case proceeds in Indiana.

Texas Roadhouse, Inc. et al v. Texas Corral Restaurants, Inc. et al

Court Case Number: 2:16-cv-00028-JVB-PRC
File Date: Monday, January 25, 2016
Plaintiff: Texas Roadhouse, Inc
Defendant: Texas Corral Restaurants, Inc.; Switzer Properties, LLC; Texcor, Inc.; Texas Corral Restaurant II, Inc.; T.C. of Michigan City, Inc.; T.C. of Kalamazoo, Inc.; Chicago Roadhouse Concepts, LLC; Paul Switzer; Victor Spina; and John Doe Corp.
Cause: Trade Dress Infringement, Federal Trademark Infringement, Michigan Trademark Infringement, Indiana Trademark Infringement, Common Law Trademark Infringement, Copyright Infringement, Common Law Unfair Competition
Court: Northern District of Indiana
Judge: Joseph S. Van Bokkelen
Referred To: Paul R. Cherry

Complaint:

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Indiana Trademark Litigation Update – Chanel v. Chanel’s Salon

05 Friday Sep 2014

Posted by Kenan Farrell in Indiana, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Northern District of Indiana, Trademark

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Federal Trademark Dilution, Federal Trademark Infringement, Federal Unfair Competition, Litigation Update, Paul R. Cherry, State Trademark Infringement, State Unfair Competition, Theresa L. Springmann

From the Complaint: “Chanel recognizes the fact that “Chanel” is the first name of Defendant Chanel Jones. But this suit is not about Ms. Jones’ ability to use her name to identify herself. Ms. Jones is using CHANEL as a trade name for a beauty business and commercially exploiting the name CHANEL. There is no absolute right to exploit one’s given name commercially if such use is inconsistent with Chanel’s rights. In this case, Ms. Jones is not using her entire name but is instead only using that part of her name that copies Chanel’s famous CHANEL trademark. Ms. Jones’ use began long after the CHANEL mark was registered and became famous, and Ms. Jones’ use is in connection with services related to those offered by Chanel.”

Chanel, Inc. v. Chanel’s Salon LLC et al

Court Case Number: 2:14-cv-00304
File Date: Friday, August 29, 2014
Plaintiff: Chanel, Inc.
Plaintiff Counsel: Gregory A Neibarger
Defendant: Chanel’s Salon LLC, Chanel Jones
Cause: Federal Trademark Dilution, Federal Trademark Infringement, Federal Unfair Competition, State Unfair Competition, State Trademark Infringement
Court: Northern District of Indiana
Judge: Judge Theresa L. Springmann
Referred To: Magistrate Judge Paul R. Cherry

Complaint:

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Indiana Copyright Litigation Update – TCYK LLC v. Does 1-19

14 Saturday Sep 2013

Posted by Kenan Farrell in Copyright, Indiana, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Northern District of Indiana

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Copyright Infringement, Litigation Update, Paul R. Cherry, Robert L. Miller

This is the first download case in Indiana in a few months. It involves the movie The Company You Keep, starring Robert Redford, Susan Sarandon, Shia LaBeouf and Nick Nolte. There’s a different plaintiff and attorney than the Malibu Media cases.

TCYK LLC v. Does 1-19

Court Case Number: 2:13-cv-00320-RLM-PRC
File Date: Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Plaintiff: TCYK LLC
Plaintiff Counsel: Keith A. Vogt of Takiguchi & Vogt
Defendant: Does 1-19
Cause: Copyright Infringement
Court: Northern District of Indiana
Judge: Judge Robert L. Miller, Jr.
Referred To: Magistrate Judge Paul R. Cherry

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Indiana Copyright Litigation Update – William James v. Tyler Perry

28 Sunday Apr 2013

Posted by Kenan Farrell in Copyright, Indiana, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Northern District of Indiana

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Copyright Infringement, Litigation Update, Paul R. Cherry, Robert L. Miller, Tyler Perry

The case involves Tyler Perry’s new movie, Temptation. Plaintiff, an Indiana resident, alleges to have written a very similar screenplay that he gave to “an associate of Oprah Winfrey” a couple years ago to give to Perry. Plaintiff received no further contact regarding the script and learned of the similarities when Perry’s movie was promoted in early 2013. Plaintiff now seeks remuneration via a copyright infringement lawsuit.

Temptation involves “[a]n explosive romance about the seductive dangers of the forbidden, this film tells the provocative and sensual story of Judith, an ambitious married woman whose obsessive passion for a handsome billionaire leads to betrayal, danger and a choice that will forever alter the course of her life.”

William James v. Tyler Perry et al

Court Case Number: 2:13-cv-00139-RLM-PRC
File Date: Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Plaintiff: William James
Plaintiff Counsel: Darnail Lyles – Attorney at Law
Defendant: Tyler Perry, Tyler Perry Studios, Lions Gate Entertainment
Cause: Copyright Infringement
Court: Northern District of Indiana
Judge: Judge Robert L. Miller, Jr.
Referred To: Magistrate Judge Paul R. Cherry

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Indiana Copyright Litigation Update – Malibu Media LLC v. John Doe (97)

15 Friday Mar 2013

Posted by Kenan Farrell in Copyright, Indiana, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Northern District of Indiana

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Copyright Infringement, Jon E. DeGuilio, Litigation Update, Paul J. Nicoletti, Paul R. Cherry

Malibu Media LLC v. John Doe

Court Case Number: 2:13-cv-00097-JD-PRC
File Date: Thursday, March 14, 2013
Plaintiff: Malibu Media LLC
Plaintiff Counsel: Paul J. Nicoletti of Nicoletti & Associates PLLC
Defendant: John Doe
Cause: Copyright Infringement
Court: Northern District of Indiana
Judge: Judge Jon E. DeGuilio
Referred To: Magistrate Judge Paul R. Cherry

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Indiana Copyright Litigation Update – Malibu Media LLC v. John Doe (98)

15 Friday Mar 2013

Posted by Kenan Farrell in Copyright, Indiana, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Northern District of Indiana

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Malibu Media LLC v. John Doe

Court Case Number: 2:13-cv-00098-TLS-PRC
File Date: Thursday, March 14, 2013
Plaintiff: Malibu Media LLC
Plaintiff Counsel: Paul J Nicoletti of Nicoletti & Associates PLLC
Defendant: John Doe
Cause: Copyright Infringement
Court: Northern District of Indiana
Judge: Judge Theresa L Springmann
Referred To: Magistrate Judge Paul R Cherry

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