Georgia Chemical Company Faces Trademark Infringement Suit in Colorado Court
Battle of the stars – Georgia Chemical Company Faces Trademark Infringement Suit in Colorado Court over allegedly similar and willful use of the name “Five Star.”
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, […]
Local Taco Franchise Seeks Disgorgement for Trademark Dilution
Atlanta-Based Taco Franchise Challenges Two Out-of-State Entities for Infringing and Unlicensed Use of Registered Marks
Hisense to Defend Smart-TV Patent Row on Home Turf of its U.S. Affiliate
Oregon-based Flexiworld Technologies recently filed three separate complaints against China-based Hisense Co. in the Eastern District of Texas, asserting infringement by a total of fifteen patents. Flexiworld is a research and development company in the field of wireless technologies. It purports to hold over 117 issued patents worldwide. […]
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. […]
Baby Diaper Patent Wins Trebled Damages but No Reasonable Royalty in a Mixed Default Judgment
Kanga Care LLC v. BumBum Babies, LLC, No. 1-22-cv-00009 (S.D. Ga., Oct. 25, 2022) Kanga Care LLC was awarded trebled damages and a permanent injunction against Georgia-based BumBum Babies for infringement of its double-gusseted cloth diaper patent. However, the Southern District found a lack of evidence sufficient to […]
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 […]
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