Hotel Industry Giant Takes Aim at Travel Agency with Similar Name
Hotel giant IHG sues travel agency operating under the same initials, seeking punitive and statutory damages for trademark infringement and an injunction.
Dietary Supplement Companies Square Off Over Competing Products, Alleged Patent Infringement
Karmagreen sues United Wholesale Distributor for patent infringement over the dietary supplements manufacturer’s patented process for producing pills.
Georgia Bulldogs Granted Preliminary Injunction and Asset Freeze Against All 75 Defendants in Mass Counterfeiting Case
University of Georgia Athletic Association, Inc. v. Aiyun yu et al, Civil Action No. 1:22-cv-03818 (N.D. Ga., Sept. 22, 2022) On November 4, 2022, Judge Thomas W. Thrash, Jr., granted a Preliminary Injunction as to all Defendants in a mass counterfeiting claim. The University of Georgia Athletic Association, […]
RE/MAX Win Leverages Trademarks and Copyrights to Protect Consumers from Real Estate Fraud
Real estate franchise company wins default judgment and permanent injunction against local agents’ fraudulent marketing tactics by leveraging trademark and copyright protection to swiftly combat consumer fraud.
“God is Dope” Trademark Holder Files Infringement Suit Against Atlanta Apparel Company
Steven King d/b/a If Love is a Drug…God is Dope v. God is Dope, LLC and God is Dope Foundation, Inc. and Sharod Simpson, Civil Action No. 1:22-cv-03926-CAP (N.D. Ga., Sept. 28, 2022) Plaintiff Steven King is the founder of a faith-based movement based on his personal journey. […]
Models Sue Ga. Nightclubs, Alleging Their Photos Were Used Without Consent for Promotional Purposes
Posada et al v. Parker Promotions et al, No. 4:22-cv-00121-CDL (M.D. Ga. Aug. 10, 2022): Skinner et al v. The Cave Entertainment, Inc. et al, No. 1:22-cv-03162-ELR (N.D. Ga. Aug. 10, 2022): Killings et al v. Galardi South Enterprises Consulting, Inc. et al, No. 1:22-cv-03163-WMR (N.D. Ga. Aug. […]
Pharmaceutical Start-Up Alleges Rival Engaged in Trade Secrets Misappropriation, Employee Poaching
Trellis RX, LLC v. House RX et al, Civil Action No. 1:22-cv-03026 (N.D. Ga. July 28, 2022) Two pharmaceutical start-ups are at odds over two employees who jumped from one company to the other. In a recent filing in the Northern District of Georgia, Atlanta-based Trellis Rx alleges […]
Special Master Recommends Denying ThermoLife International LLC’s Motion for Summary Judgment, Deeming ThermoLife’s Arguments “Inappropriate” and Noting Issues of Material Fact as to the Asserted Patents’ Validity Under Sections 102 and 103
ThermoLife International, LLC v. Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. et al., Civil Action No. 1:15-cv-00892-ELR (N.D. Ga. July 28, 2022): On July 28, 2022, Special Master Anthony B. Askew recommended the denial of Plaintiff ThermoLife International LLC’s Motion for Summary Judgment of No Invalidity Under 35 U.S.C. §§ 102 or […]
Former MLB Star’s Atlanta-Based Business/Tax Consulting Company Files Trade Secrets Complaint Against Rival, Former Employees
Superior Business Management, Inc., Superior Tax Solutions, LLC, and Kris Benson v. Macias Gini & O’Connell LLP D/B/A MGO LLP, MGO Group LLC, MGO India Private Limited, Danielle Berg, Individually and as an Agent for Macias Gini & O’Connell LLP, Anthony “Tony” Smalls, III, individually and as a […]
IPInvestments Group Affiliate Alleges Patent Infringement in Complaint Versus Cable TV Provider Mediacom
DigiMedia Tech, LLC v. Mediacom Communications Corporation, Civil Action No. 4:22-cv-00114-CDL (N.D. Ga.) CommWorks Solutions, an affiliate of Georgia-based NPE IPInvestments Group LLC, has sued Mediacom Communications Corporation, the nation’s fifth-largest cable TV service provider, for alleged patent infringement. In the complaint dated July 14, 2022, DigiMedia Tech, LLC […]
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