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Dillon Construction Group Files Copyright Infringement Suit Against Andretti Global Construction Team

Indiana Intellectual Property Law

According to the complaint, in early 2022, Andretti Global hired the Plaintiff and the Defendants to design and construct a racing facility in Fishers, IN. The parties then entered into a Design-Build Contract , which included financial terms, budgets, building plans, completion dates, etc. Continue reading

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Protecting the Peaks: Forest River Secures $2 Million Verdict in Trademark Suit

Indiana Intellectual Property Law

The jury’s March 2024 verdict found inTech Trailers guilty of willfully infringing on Forest River’s trademarks, specifically those associated with its popular Della Terra brand and distinctive mountain design. Forest River promptly issued a cease and desist demand to inTech upon discovering the infringement.

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Mortgage Company Seeks FREEDOM From Alleged Trademark Infringement Suit

Indiana Intellectual Property Law

Freedom Mortgage alleges that the Defendant, Freedompoint, began using the word and design marks FREEDOMPOINT, FREEDOMPOINT MORTGAGE, and their FREEDOMPOINT logo as early as 2020. According to Court documents, all the trademarks are specified for use in financial services, specifically the mortgage industry. Continue reading

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PUMA Sues Competitor for Alleged Trademark and Patent Infringement

Indiana Intellectual Property Law

PUMA SE , based in Herzogenaurach, Germany, is a multi-national company that designs and manufactures athletic and casual footwear, apparel, and accessories. Brooks”) cease and desist the use of the Mark NITRO mark in connection with footwear. 1114 and Design Patent Infringement in violation of 35 U.S.C. § § 271 and 283.

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Thrivent Sues for Alleged Trademark Infringement

Indiana Intellectual Property Law

According to the Complaint, in or around March 2022, Thrivent requested the Defendant, PFJ Ventures LLC a/k/a Thrivant Consulting LLC , “PFJ Ventures” to cease and desist the use of the Mark THRIVANT mark in connection with financial services. 1125 and Trademark Infringement under Indiana Common Law.

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Lafayette Interior Fashions Sues Competitor for Trademark Infringement

Indiana Intellectual Property Law

LVB is in the business of designing, manufacturing and selling window treatments, blinds and shades. Plaintiff also claims Defendants’ actions amount to unfair competition, false designation of origin, in violation of 15 U.S.C. 1125 and Trademark Infringement under Indiana Common Law.

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Monster Energy Co. Sues Fitness Company for Alleged Trademark Infringement

Indiana Intellectual Property Law

Monster claims Bear’s logo consisting of a claw mark design in a green and black color scheme is confusingly similar to the Claw Icon and Monster Trade Dress. Following further cease and desist communications, it does not appear Bear has discontinued its use of its claw logo in connection with a black and green color scheme.