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Ohio Deer Repellent Co. Hit With Trade Secrets Suit In NJ

IP Law 360

APRIL 25, 2024

A New Jersey deer repellent company claims that an Ohio company, which was formerly a licensee, is stealing trade secrets by continuing to use its proprietary techniques and procedures after the licensing agreement lapsed.

Licensing

Ohio IP Firm Beats Appeal In $42K Billing Fight

IP Law 360

APRIL 15, 2024

An Ohio state appeals court has left intact a nearly $42,000 judgment Amin Turocy & Watson LLP won in a billing dispute with a client, reasoning that the materials Just Funky provided to fight the firm's summary judgment bid lacked the necessary detail.

IP

“THE” End: The Ohio State University Registers “THE” Trademark

IPilogue

AUGUST 10, 2022

Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) granted The Ohio State University trademark protection for the most common English word : “THE”. In 1986 , Ohio State University began using ‘the’ to avoid the acronym “OSU”, which was identical to Oregon State University and Oklahoma State University. On June 21, 2022, the U.S.

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Is there anything good about Parma Ohio?

Patently-O

OCTOBER 11, 2022

City of Parma Ohio. The case involves Anthony Novak who created a parody Facebook page to mock his the local police department in Parma, Ohio. City of Parma, Ohio , 33 F.4th I feel compelled to mention that I spent a summer living in Parma Ohio (in one of the houses below). If not, please do it is a total classic.

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Ohio Jury Shuts Down Door Co.'s Patent Defense

IP Law 360

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Federal jurors in Ohio found that the details in some drawings of "door skins" covered by a trio of design patents were somewhat inconsistent, but they were unpersuaded by a major door manufacturer to invalidate those patents just yet.

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Trade Secrets - Ohio

JD Supra Law

APRIL 12, 2023

In 1994, Ohio adopted the Uniform Trade Secrets Act (“OUTSA”), Ohio R.C. What is the statutory authority for trade secret protection in your state? 1333.61, et seq. The OUTSA provides for various remedies to protect trade secrets, including injunctive relief (R.C. 1333.62) exemplary damages for willful theft of trade secrets (R.C.

Ohio Operator Settles Choice Hotels' TM Suit For $400K

IP Law 360

JANUARY 30, 2024

A former Comfort Inn location operator has agreed to pay lodging franchisor Choice Hotels $400,000 to settle claims in Ohio federal court that the operator continued to use the Choice Hotel's marks and signage after their franchise agreement was scrapped.

Ohio State Successfully Registers the Word THE with the Trademark Office

The IP Law Blog

JULY 14, 2022

Ohio State University recently made Intellectual Property headlines by managing to procure a trademark registration for the word THE. The registration procured by Ohio State covers t-shirts, caps, and hats. Ohio State now has the exclusive right to use the word THE in connection with specific goods and services.

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Trade Secrets Judgment Closed Door On Fee, Ohio Justices Told

IP Law 360

JANUARY 9, 2024

An industrial lighting company on Tuesday urged the Ohio Supreme Court to undo a $1 million attorney fee a competitor won for an earlier appeal in the companies' trade secrets dispute, arguing that the award wasn't permitted after the entry of a final judgment.

Ohio Commercial Activity Tax: NASCAR laps the field as Ohio Supreme Court rules broadcast and media revenue is not subject to Ohio tax.

JD Supra Law

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The Ohio Supreme Court has ruled that NASCAR’s broadcast, media, licensing, and sponsorship revenue is not subject to Ohio’s Commercial Activity Tax (“CAT”). Ohio’s CAT statute situses gross receipts from intellectual property to Ohio only “to the extent” they are “based on the right to use the property” in Ohio.

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Dentons Says Ohio Verein Case Decision Threatens All Firms

IP Law 360

JUNE 14, 2022

Dentons' long campaign to defend its verein structure and dodge a $32 million verdict has arrived at Ohio's top court, where the mega-firm is attacking a recent appellate decision as a "weaponization" of lawyers' communications with clients.

THE Ohio State Trademark Registration: Ornamental Features & Consent Agreements

JD Supra Law

JUNE 27, 2022

On June 21, 2022, The Ohio State University (OSU) obtained a federal trademark registration (U.S. 6,763,118) for the standard character mark THE for “t-shirts, baseball caps, and hats; all of the foregoing being promoted, distributed, and sold through channels customary to the field of sports and collegiate athletics.”. By: Lewis Roca

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Crunchbase Accused Of Breaking Publicity Law In Ohio, Too

IP Law 360

MAY 11, 2023

Business data platform Crunchbase has been hit with a proposed class action in Ohio federal court alleging that its use of people's personal information without their consent violates state publicity rights, days after being sued over similar claims in Illinois.

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Lionsgate Will Face 'The Blackening' IP Suit In Calif., Not Ohio

IP Law 360

JUNE 15, 2023

A copyright suit against Lionsgate and others that alleges upcoming horror film "The Blackening" rips off jokes and themes from the quiz game "Black Card Revoked" should be heard in California, an Ohio federal judge has ordered, finding the Buckeye State lacked jurisdiction.

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USPTO Registers the Word “THE” as a Trademark for Ohio State

JD Supra Law

JULY 6, 2022

The trademark THE has just been registered by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) to The Ohio State University (“OSU”) for t-shirts, ballcaps, and hats. What does this mean for others wanting to use the word “The”? By: Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black

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S.D. Ohio District Court, Despite Default, Stays Infringement Action in Favor of Pending TTAB Proceeding

The TTABlog

APRIL 11, 2024

District Court for the Southern District of Ohio stayed this trademark infringement action even though Defendant Goatlift had defaulted by not filing an answer to the complaint. Ohio, March 27, 2024). 1661, Inc. d/b/a GOAT v. 1661, Inc. d/b/a GOAT v. Goatlift, LLC , Case No. 2:24-cv-78 (S.D.

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THE Biggest Collegiate Trademark News This Year: How Ohio State University Trademarked THE

JD Supra Law

JULY 22, 2022

On June 21, 2022, after a nearly three-year long application process, The Ohio State University registered the trademark THE. The registration of the simple three-letter word has sparked controversy, several internet jokes, and a lot of questions. By: Sunstein LLP

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[Audio] JONES DAY TALKS®: Buckeyes Win: Ohio State Secures Trademark for “THE”

JD Supra Law

AUGUST 3, 2022

Patent and Trademark Office has awarded The Ohio State University a trademark for the word “THE,” for use in connection with apparel sold in "channels customary to the field of sports and collegiate athletics".

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Ohio Sign Co. Drops Trademark And Cybersquatting Suit

IP Law 360

MAY 5, 2023

Ohio custom sign maker Columbus Sign Co. has dropped its claims that a rival firm infringed its trademarks and squatted on a web address bearing its name, according to a notice it filed in Ohio federal court permanently dismissing the suit.

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THE Ohio State University Registers “The” as a Trademark

The IP Law Blog

JULY 15, 2022

In this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog, Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss Ohio State University’s trademark registration for the word THE. Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel here. Listen to the podcast version of this episode on your favorite platform or online here.

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Ohio Supreme Court Rules for NASCAR Holdings Inc. Over Broadcast and Media Revenue Sourcing

JD Supra Law

DECEMBER 2, 2022

The Ohio Supreme Court ruled in favor of NASCAR Holdings Inc. 2022-Ohio-4131) in a recent decision that directly impacts the methodology for sourcing receipts from licensing intellectual property (IP) for purposes of the Ohio Commercial Activities Tax (CAT). NASCAR Holdings Inc. McClain, Slip Opinion No.

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Shumaker Elects 4 New Partners In NC, Fla., Ohio Offices

IP Law 360

JANUARY 24, 2023

Shumaker Loop & Kendrick LLP announced Tuesday that it has promoted four attorneys to its partnership ranks across offices in Florida, Ohio and North Carolina.

Ohio State Successfully Registers the Word THE with the Trademark Office

LexBlog IP

JULY 14, 2022

Ohio State University recently made Intellectual Property headlines by managing to procure a trademark registration for the word THE. The registration procured by Ohio State covers t-shirts, caps, and hats. Ohio State now has the exclusive right to use the word THE in connection with specific goods and services.

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Ohio Rulings Are Cautionary Tales For Attorneys In Crisis

IP Law 360

AUGUST 14, 2023

Two recent decisions from Ohio state courts provide a sobering reminder that a counsel’s personal emergencies will not always suffice to alter court deadlines or excuse procedural missteps, and that prompt communication and documentation are crucial in the Buckeye State and beyond, says L. Bradfield Hughes at Porter Wright.

The Ohio State University’s Federal Trademark Registration for “THE” – Can They Do That?

JD Supra Law

JUNE 29, 2022

Graduates of The Ohio State University (“Ohio State”) are familiar with fans and supporters (and sometimes, Michigan fans) placing an emphasis on the “THE” when saying the school’s name. 6,763,118 to Ohio State for the most popular word in the English language.

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Ohio Mortgage Firm Says Michigan Rival Copies Its Name

IP Law 360

DECEMBER 15, 2022

An Ohio mortgage company has accused another mortgage firm in Michigan of ripping off its name, saying in a federal lawsuit that numerous consumers confusing the two businesses have mistakenly complained to the Ohio firm about the other company's telemarketing practices.

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Honeywell Gets $2.5M Award In Ohio Trade Secrets Case

IP Law 360

MAY 18, 2023

An Ohio state court judge has said Honeywell International is owed nearly $2.5 million from competitor Vanderlande Industries for swiping Honeywell employees and encouraging them to give up confidential business information.

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THE Ohio State University Registers “The” as a Trademark

LexBlog IP

JULY 15, 2022

In this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog, Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss Ohio State University’s trademark registration for the word THE. Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel here. Listen to the podcast version of this episode on your favorite platform or online here.

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Senate Panel Advances Ohio, Washington District Court Noms

IP Law 360

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The Senate Judiciary Committee voted to approve four district court nominees from Ohio and Washington state Thursday with various levels of bipartisan support, moving them one step closer to final confirmation.

“THE” Trademark of the Year? Ohio State University Trademarks THE

JD Supra Law

JUNE 29, 2022

The Ohio State University has successfully obtained a trademark registration for the word “THE,” which has been the university’s moniker and rallying cry at sporting events for decades.

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Trademark Registration

Ohio Judge Trims Tech Co.'s $3M E-Commerce IP Theft Suit

IP Law 360

AUGUST 4, 2023

An Ohio federal judge largely denied early wins in a robotics and technology company's multimillion-dollar copyright infringement and trade secret suit against a Swedish company that allegedly copied the source code for an e-commerce smartphone app despite agreements limiting the foreign firm's use of its intellectual property.

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Ohio Judge Guts Counsel Fees In Archery Bow IP Fight

IP Law 360

APRIL 6, 2023

An Ohio federal magistrate judge has recommended slashing attorneys' request for fees and expenses by more than half when awarding an archery company for a default win in a bow patent and trademark dispute, saying the out-of-town lawyers were pricier than the district where they argued the suit.

IP

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Insurer Says Ohio Agent Used Google Ads To Steal Clients

IP Law 360

MARCH 6, 2023

took an insurance agent and his company to Ohio federal court claiming they put "insurance king" in their search terms with Google Adwords to dupe potential Insurance King customers into giving them their business instead. Insurance King Agency Inc.

Business

Ohio Insurer, Ex-IT Worker Cut A Deal In Data Theft Case

IP Law 360

MAY 17, 2023

Health insurance company Medical Mutual of Ohio and the former employee it accused of stealing confidential company data asked a federal judge to dismiss their dispute Wednesday, stating that they had agreed to a permanent injunction to resolve the company's claims.

Confidentiality

Red Roof Franchise Co. Hits Ohio Motel Operator With TM Suit

IP Law 360

MARCH 3, 2023

The Ohio-based company that franchises Red Roof Inn locations has accused the operator of a Toledo-area lodging of continuing to use the well-known chain's name even though an agreement was terminated nearly two years ago.

Ohio Appeals Court Reinforces a Trial Court’s Ability to Modify Noncompete Agreements

LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Khandelwal, 2022-Ohio-77 , Ohio’s Eighth District Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court’s modification of a noncompete agreement between a hospital and a physician formerly employed by the hospital. Ohio courts will enforce noncompete and nonsolicitation agreements that are reasonable. In MetroHealth Sys.

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Ohio Supreme Court: $32 Million Judgment Against Dentons for Conflict of Interest Stands

Patently-O

AUGUST 30, 2022

As a follow up to an earlier post, today the Ohio Supreme Court in Revolaze LLC v. by David Hricik, Mercer Law School. Dentons denied review of the decision affirming a jury verdict. It doesn’t say much, but it is here.

Law

Ohio Supreme Court Waves Red Flag on Commercial Activity Tax Assessment

JD Supra Law

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Key Takeaways.The Ohio Supreme Court decision in NASCAR Holdings, Inc.

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Ga. Chain Sues Ohio Food Truck Over 'Twisted Taco' Name

IP Law 360

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

An Atlanta-based Tex-Mex restaurant chain has sued an Ohio food truck in federal court to make it stop using the name Twisted Taco on branding and social media, alleging the small business has infringed its trademark for years and ignored cease-and-desist letters.

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Ohio State Successfully Registers the Word THE with the Trademark Office

JD Supra Law

JULY 15, 2022

Ohio State University recently made Intellectual Property headlines by managing to procure a trademark registration for the word THE. The registration procured by Ohio State covers t-shirts, caps, and hats.

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Join me at the Ohio State Bar Association for “Trade Secret and Restrictive Covenant Law Year in Review”

LexBlog IP

JANUARY 29, 2024

On Tuesday, January 30, 2024, I will be giving a one-hour Webinar/CLE for the Ohio State Bar Association (OSBA) entitled “Trade Secret and Restrictive Covenant Law Year in Review.” ” As readers of this blog know, the number of trade secret and restrictive cases continues to grow each year.

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Fed. Circ. Unravels Ohio Judge's Adhesive Patent Ruling

IP Law 360

MARCH 4, 2022

The Federal Circuit said Friday that an Ohio federal judge made some big mistakes when ruling on what the limits were on a patent that covers a type of marking tape with a design that keeps it from being unintentionally lifted off of the floor, reviving a sticky dispute over adhesives.

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[Audio] Podcast: The Briefing by the IP Law Blog - THE Ohio State University Registers "The" as a Trademark

JD Supra Law

JULY 15, 2022

In this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog, Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss Ohio State University's trademark registration for the word THE. By: Weintraub Tobin

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Ohio City Considering Anti-Drone Voyeurism Law

LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Recently, the Hamilton City Council in Ohio proposed a new local ordinance that would specifically prohibit the use of drones to commit voyeurism in response to complaints from a resident that someone in his neighborhood was harassing individuals with a drone by recording images.

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Ohio Deer Repellent Co. Hit With Trade Secrets Suit In NJ

Ohio IP Firm Beats Appeal In $42K Billing Fight

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“THE” End: The Ohio State University Registers “THE” Trademark

Is there anything good about Parma Ohio?

Ohio Jury Shuts Down Door Co.'s Patent Defense

Trade Secrets - Ohio

Ohio Operator Settles Choice Hotels' TM Suit For $400K

Ohio State Successfully Registers the Word THE with the Trademark Office

Trade Secrets Judgment Closed Door On Fee, Ohio Justices Told

Ohio Commercial Activity Tax: NASCAR laps the field as Ohio Supreme Court rules broadcast and media revenue is not subject to Ohio tax.

Dentons Says Ohio Verein Case Decision Threatens All Firms

THE Ohio State Trademark Registration: Ornamental Features & Consent Agreements

Crunchbase Accused Of Breaking Publicity Law In Ohio, Too

Lionsgate Will Face 'The Blackening' IP Suit In Calif., Not Ohio

USPTO Registers the Word “THE” as a Trademark for Ohio State

S.D. Ohio District Court, Despite Default, Stays Infringement Action in Favor of Pending TTAB Proceeding

THE Biggest Collegiate Trademark News This Year: How Ohio State University Trademarked THE

[Audio] JONES DAY TALKS®: Buckeyes Win: Ohio State Secures Trademark for “THE”

Ohio Sign Co. Drops Trademark And Cybersquatting Suit

THE Ohio State University Registers “The” as a Trademark

Ohio Supreme Court Rules for NASCAR Holdings Inc. Over Broadcast and Media Revenue Sourcing

Shumaker Elects 4 New Partners In NC, Fla., Ohio Offices

Ohio State Successfully Registers the Word THE with the Trademark Office

Ohio Rulings Are Cautionary Tales For Attorneys In Crisis

The Ohio State University’s Federal Trademark Registration for “THE” – Can They Do That?

Ohio Mortgage Firm Says Michigan Rival Copies Its Name

Honeywell Gets $2.5M Award In Ohio Trade Secrets Case

THE Ohio State University Registers “The” as a Trademark

Senate Panel Advances Ohio, Washington District Court Noms

“THE” Trademark of the Year? Ohio State University Trademarks THE

Ohio Judge Trims Tech Co.'s $3M E-Commerce IP Theft Suit

Ohio Judge Guts Counsel Fees In Archery Bow IP Fight

Insurer Says Ohio Agent Used Google Ads To Steal Clients

Ohio Insurer, Ex-IT Worker Cut A Deal In Data Theft Case

Red Roof Franchise Co. Hits Ohio Motel Operator With TM Suit

Ohio Appeals Court Reinforces a Trial Court’s Ability to Modify Noncompete Agreements

Ohio Supreme Court: $32 Million Judgment Against Dentons for Conflict of Interest Stands

Ohio Supreme Court Waves Red Flag on Commercial Activity Tax Assessment

Ga. Chain Sues Ohio Food Truck Over 'Twisted Taco' Name

Ohio State Successfully Registers the Word THE with the Trademark Office

Join me at the Ohio State Bar Association for “Trade Secret and Restrictive Covenant Law Year in Review”

Fed. Circ. Unravels Ohio Judge's Adhesive Patent Ruling

[Audio] Podcast: The Briefing by the IP Law Blog - THE Ohio State University Registers "The" as a Trademark

Ohio City Considering Anti-Drone Voyeurism Law

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