Scott J. Frankel has been selected as the new United States Magistrate Judge for the South Bend Division of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, succeeding the retiring Honorable Michael G. Gotsch, Sr. Frankel was chosen from among 30 applicants after a rigorous selection process that involved a panel of lawyers and non-lawyers recommending five finalists, from which the court’s bench ultimately selected Frankel. Frankel brings with him extensive litigation experience in both criminal and civil matters, having served as a staff attorney with the Northern Distr ..read more

Fort Wayne, Indiana – Plaintiff Optical Tactics, LLC, operating as Fort Wayne Printing Company, has filed a trademark infringement complaint under the Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 1051, et seq., against Allen & Goel Marketing Company. The complaint alleges that Allen & Goel Marketing Company has infringed upon Fort Wayne Printing Company’s rights to the mark “FORT WAYNE.” According to court documents, Fort Wayne Printing Company, established in 1902, has built a strong reputation and extensive goodwill associated with its “FORT WAYNE” mark in the printing services market in northeast India ..read more

The U.S. Patent Office issued the following 251 patents to persons and businesses in Indiana in February 2024: Patent Number                                    Patent Title US 11911276 B2 Rotatable collar for a prosthesis US 11911270 B2 Stent structures for use with valve replacements US 11913924 B2 Ion generation using modified wetted porous materials US 11911295 B2 Orthopaedic surgical saw assembly for removi ..read more

The U.S. Trademark Office issued the following 163 trademark registrations to persons and businesses in Indiana in March 2024 based on applications filed by Indiana trademark attorneys: Registration Number                                     Wordmark 7325304 ITC INDIANA TICKET COMPANY DESIGN QUALITY SECURITY 7319505 INDIANA TICKET COMPANY 7336322 GRAY BROTHERS CAFETERIA 7319504 INDIANA TICKET CO. 7333601 NEUR ..read more

Lafayette, Indiana – Plaintiff Aaron Rigsby, a professional videographer, has brought suit against Defendant John W. Darnell, Inc. d/b/a All Seasons Roofing for alleged copyright infringement under the Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C §101 et seq. According to the complaint, Aaron Rigsby recorded and produced a video capturing the aftermath of a tornado in Sullivan, Indiana. Rigsby then secured copyright registrations for his work, establishing his exclusive rights to its use and distribution. Rigsby now alleges that All Seasons Roofing, operating under the account “@All Seasons Roofing and Restoration ..read more

In Cyprus, Texas, Valcrum, LLC (“Valcrum”), a company specializing in trailer and axle market products, is engaged in a legal dispute with Dexter Axle Company, LLC (“Dexter”) from Indiana over trademark and trade dress infringement regarding a hubcap design. According to court documents, Valcrum has developed a reputation for innovative hubcaps designed for 8,000-16,000-pound trailer axles. These hubcaps are identified by their distinct features, including a “signature red hex bezel with a hexagonal outer perimeter and an inner diameter.” Valcrum claims to have begun establishing trademark and ..read more

Nutramax Laboratories, Inc. and Nutramax Laboratories Veterinary Sciences, Inc. (“Nutramax”) have recently begun legal proceedings against CNB Retailers, LLC, Brett Hart, and Christina Miller (“Defendants”) alleging unauthorized resale of Nutramax products. The suit involves allegations concerning trademark infringement, unfair competition, and interference with contractual agreements. Nutramax Labs and Nutramax Vet, entities headquartered in South Carolina, are known for their development and distribution of health supplements tailored for companion animals. Court documents state that the tra ..read more

The U.S. Patent Office issued the following 312 patents to persons and businesses in Indiana in January 2024: Patent Number                           Patent Title US 11886208 B2 Electronic user interface for electronic mixing of water for residential faucets US 11884752 B2 Inhibited non-pregelatinized granular starches US 11883335 B2 Medical products storage device including access control US 11884467 B2 Degradable materials and packaging made from same ..read more

The U.S. Trademark Office issued the following 204 trademark registrations to persons and businesses in Indiana in February 2024 based on applications filed by Indiana trademark attorneys: Registration Number      Wordmark 7309930 AIRFEET 7298640 PERQ CONVERT 7317144 ENVIRON 7302107 PAINT & DECORATING RETAILER 7308828 7312041 KIRKWOOD CANDLE BAR 7296488 PET FRIENDLY SERVICES OF INDIANA 7305310 INCREMENTAL INCAPACITATION 7308372 OFFICER HARPER 7310598 CVC 7300656 FLEXSTYLE 7301202 RIFFEL 7304913 MYSCAPE 7303505 SWING-FIX 7304654 INVES ..read more

Indianapolis, Indiana – Defendant Circle City Broadcasting, LLC d/b/a WISH-TV, is being sued by Plaintiff Christopher Sadowski over alleged copyright infringement.  Sadowski is a photojournalist from New Jersey, who has been published in numerous popular newspapers and magazines. While he holds the licenses to his photographs, court documents explain that Sadowski allows entities to purchase a one-time-use license for themselves. According to the complaint, in 2019, Sadowski created and copyrighted a photograph titled “062219garbagetruck4CS,” depicting the bustling streets of New York Cit ..read more