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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

Indiana Trademark Litigation Update – 1A Smart Start v. Indiana Safe Start

25 Sunday Jul 2010

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1A Smart Start Inc. v. Indiana Safe Start Inc.

Good ol’ fashion trademark brawl over in the “electronic breath activated ignition lock for automobiles” industry. In one corner, Smart Start. In the other corner, Safe Start. There is apparently evidence of actual consumer confusion.

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Court Case Number: 3:10-cv-00292-TLS-CAN
File Date: Friday, July 16, 2010
Plaintiff: 1A Smart Start Inc.
Plaintiff Counsel: Gerald W. Roberts of Thompson & Knight LLP, Remy Davis
Defendant: Indiana Safe Start Inc., Thomas Bjornstad
Cause: Federal Trademark Infringement, Common Law Trademark Infringement, False Designation of Origin, Unfair Competition
Court: Northern District of Indiana
Judge: Judge Theresa L. Springmann
Referred To: Magistrate Judge Christopher A. Nuechterlein

Indiana Trademark Litigation Update – Brandt Industries v. Pitonyak Machinery Corporation

14 Wednesday Jul 2010

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Brandt Industries v. Pitonyak Machinery Corporation

This is a declaratory judgment action by Plaintiff for the unregistered BRANDT mark. Both parties have used the mark for many decades in different locations. Plaintiff is a Canadian company operating in the U.S. Leave a comment for a full copy of the complaint.

Court Case Number: 1:10-cv-00857-TWP -DML
File Date: Tuesday, July 06, 2010
Plaintiff: Brandt Industries Ltd.
Plaintiff Counsel: Carrie A. Shufflebarger of Thompson Hine LLP
Defendant Counsel: Aaron M. Staser, Paul B. Hunt
Defendant: Pitonyak Machinery Corporation
Cause: Declaration of Non-Infringement, Declaration of Priority, Declaration of Estoppel by Laches, Trademark Infringement, Unfair Competition and False Designation of Origin
Court: Southern District of Indiana
Judge: Judge Tanya Walton Pratt
Referred To: Magistrate Judge Debra McVicker Lynch

Indiana Trademark Litigation Update – Sweetwater Sound v. J2 Electronics Group

13 Tuesday Jul 2010

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Sweetwater Sound v. J2 Electronics Group

Both Plaintiff and Defendant are in the business of selling audio recording and reproduction equipment, musical instruments and accessories. Defendant allegedly is knowingly infringing Plaintiff’s registered trademark SWEETWATER.

Court Case Number: 1:10-cv-00219-PPS-RBC
File Date: Wednesday, July 07, 2010
Plaintiff: Sweetwater Sound Inc.
Plaintiff Counsel: Larry L. Barnard, Robert T. Keen Jr. of Carson Boxberger LLP
Defendant: J2 Electronics Group Ltd.
Cause: Federal Trademark Infringement, Common Law Trademark Infringement, Unfair Competition, False Description
Court: Northern District of Indiana
Judge: Chief Judge Philip P. Simon
Referred To: Magistrate Judge Roger B. Cosbey

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