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Klipsch sues eBay Seller for Unauthorized Sale of Speakers

04 Wednesday May 2016

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Klipsch, manufacturer of high-end audio speakers, is suing an eBay seller, HumanAudio, for unauthorized sales of its speakers.

In addition to selling “brand new” Klipsch speakers at discounted prices, the defendant is also accused of removing and replacing serial numbers, thus voiding any Klipsch warranty for the unwary end customer. Allowing an unauthorized licensor to continue with discounted sales undermines authorized distributors who must contractually maintain higher prices. Pressure from both authorized distributors and customers left without a warranty essentially forces legal action from Klipsch in this situation.

HumanAudio’s Klipsch speaker sales appear to continue unabated. Stay tuned for updates.

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Klipsch Group, Inc. v. Steve Myers d/b/a HumanAudio

Court Case Number: 1:16-cv-01034-WTL-MPB
File Date: Tuesday, May 3, 2016
Plaintiff: Klipsch Group, Inc.
Plaintiff Counsel: Dean E. McConnell of Indiano & McConnell LLC
Defendant: Steve Myers d/b/a HumanAudio
Cause: Federal Trademark Infringement, Federal Unfair Competition
Court: Southern District of Indiana
Judge: William T. Lawrence
Referred To: Matthew P. Brookman

Complaint:

Indiana Trademark Litigation Update – NETZSCH PREMIER TECHNOLOGIES, LLC v. PHLER FEINMAHLTECHNIK GMBH et al

11 Monday Apr 2016

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Defendant is alleged to be involved in the advertising, promotion, and sale of counterfeit mixers, dispersers, mills, and related products.

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NETZSCH PREMIER TECHNOLOGIES, LLC v. PHLER FEINMAHLTECHNIK GMBH et al

Court Case Number: 1:16-cv-00781-WTL-MPB
File Date: Friday, April 8, 2016
Plaintiff: NETZSCH PREMIER TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
Plaintiff Counsel: Jeffrey Kose, Patrick F.X. Fitzpatrick, Jr. of Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Fronoff LLP
Defendant: PHLER FEINMAHLTECHNIK GMBH et al
Cause: Trademark Counterfeiting, Trademark Infringement, False Designation of Origin, False Description, Federal Unfair Competition, Common Law Unfair Competition
Court: Southern District of Indiana
Judge: William T. Lawrence
Referred To: Matthew P. Bookman

Complaint:

 

Indiana Trademark Litigation Update – All Star Heating & Cooling v. All Star Air

10 Thursday Dec 2015

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Defendant’s use of “All Star Air” has allegedly caused instances of actual confusion (“in the form of misled customers and confused vendors”) with Plaintiff’s trademark, All Star Heating & Cooling. Both parties provide heating, ventilation and air conditioning services and are located just 30 miles apart.

Defendant never responded to Plaintiff’s demand letters, hence this lawsuit.

All Star Heating & Cooling, Inc. v. Quality Heating and Air Inc. d/b/a All Star Air, and Richard Cusick

Court Case Number: 1:15-cv-01941-WTL-DKL
File Date: Wednesday, December 9, 2015
Plaintiff: All Star Heating & Cooling, Inc.
Plaintiff Counsel: Nicholas E. Plopper of Plopper & Partners, LLP
Defendant: Quality Heating and Air Inc. d/b/a All Star Air, Richard Cusick
Cause: Federal Unfair Competition, State and Common Law Trademark Infringement, Common Law Unfair Competition
Court: Southern District of Indiana
Judge: Judge William T. Lawrence
Referred To: Magistrate Judge Denise K. LaRue

Complaint:

Indiana Trademark Litigation Update – HRHH Hotel/Casino v. Bella Vita

21 Thursday May 2015

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The Hardrock Hotel and Casino has been hosting a popular daytime party, The Rehab Pool Party, since 2004. Plaintiffs own multiple trademarks referring to daytime parties, and the Rehab name and logo. For the past few years, Bella Vita Lakeside restaurant and bar in Indianapolis has hosted weekly pool parties called “Rehab+ Sundays.” Plaintiffs allege that Defendant’s party logo is confusingly similar to Plaintiffs’ owned trademarks. In fact, a local blog claimed “Bella Vita borrowed the “Rehab” theme from the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.” Plaintiffs allege that Defendants have refused to cease their infringing use and intend to continue to organize and host the “Rehab+ Sundays” pool parties in the Summer of 2015.

HRHH Hotel/Casino LLC et al v. Bella Vita LLC et al

Court Case Number: 1:15-cv-00791-WTL-MJD
File Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Plaintiff: HRHH Hotel/Casino LLC, HRHH IP, LLC
Plaintiff Counsel: Gregory F. Hahn, Craig E. Pinkus of Bose McKinney & Evans LLP
Defendant: Bella Vita LLC, Henri B. Najem
Cause: False Designation of Origin and Unfair Competition, Trademark Infringement, Dilution, Unfair Competition
Court: Southern District of Indiana
Judge: Judge William T. Lawrence
Referred To: Magistrate Judge Mark J. Dinsmore

Dallas Buyers Club BitTorrent Lawsuits Filed Against 80 John Doe Defendants

09 Wednesday Jul 2014

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4 new BitTorrent download cases, with 80 John Doe defendants, have been filed in Indiana involving the film Dallas Buyers Club. Each lawsuit has one claim of copyright infringement.

Dallas Buyers Club LLC v. Does 1-24
Court Case Number: 1:14-cv-01145-WTL-MJD
File Date: Tuesday, July 08, 2014
Plaintiff: Dallas Buyers Club LLC
Plaintiff Counsel: Keith A. Vogt of Takiguchi & Vogt LLP
Defendant: Does 1-24
Cause: Copyright Infringement
Court: Southern District of Indiana
Judge: Judge William T. Lawrence
Referred To: Magistrate Judge Mark J. Dinsmore

Dallas Buyers Club LLC v. Does 1-20
Court Case Number: 1:14-cv-01144-JMS-MJD
File Date: Tuesday, July 08, 2014
Plaintiff: Dallas Buyers Club LLC
Plaintiff Counsel: Keith A. Vogt of Takiguchi & Vogt LLP
Defendant: Does 1-20
Cause: Copyright Infringement
Court: Southern District of Indiana
Judge: Judge William T. Lawrence
Referred To: Magistrate Judge Mark J. Dinsmore

Dallas Buyers Club LLC v. Does 1-20
Court Case Number: 1:14-cv-01142-SEB-DML
File Date: Tuesday, July 08, 2014
Plaintiff: Dallas Buyers Club LLC
Plaintiff Counsel: Keith A. Vogt of Takiguchi & Vogt LLP
Defendant: Does 1-20
Cause: Copyright Infringement
Court: Southern District of Indiana
Judge: Judge Sarah Evans Barker
Referred To: Magistrate Judge Debra McVicker Lynch

Dallas Buyers Club LLC v. Does 1-16
Court Case Number: 1:14-cv-01141-WTL-MJD
File Date: Tuesday, July 08, 2014
Plaintiff: Dallas Buyers Club LLC
Plaintiff Counsel: Keith A. Vogt of Takiguchi & Vogt LLP
Defendant: Does 1-16
Cause: Copyright Infringement
Court: Southern District of Indiana
Judge: Judge William T. Lawrence
Referred To: Magistrate Judge Mark J. Dinsmore

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