Steeda Autosports, Inc. (“Steeda”), a Valdosta, Georgia-based company specializing in the design and manufacture of after-market parts for Ford vehicles, particularly Ford Mustangs, filed suit on August 22, 2014, in the Middle District of Georgia against competitor Turn 5, Inc. d/b/a American Muscle (“American Muscle”), of Malvern, Pennsylvania, […]
On May 8, 2014, EZ Products of South Florida, LLC (“EZP”), filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. (“Dollar Tree”), a Virginia corporation. EZP asserts patent infringement of United States Design Patent No. D674,566 (the ‘566 Patent) for a cleaning cloth, which was issued on […]
On May 8, 2014 EZ Products of South Florida, LLC of Boca Raton, Florida (“EZ Products”) filed a complaint against Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. of Chesapeake, Virginia (“Dollar Tree”), alleging patent infringement of United States Patent No. D674,566 (“the ‘566 patent”) for a “Cleaning Cloth.” The ‘566 patent […]
On May 6, 2014, Masterbuilt Manufacturing, Inc. (“Masterbuilt”), a Georgia corporation, filed a complaint in the Middle District of Georgia alleging trademark infringement, design and utility patent infringement, and deceptive trade practices against The Sportsman’s Guild, Inc. (“Sportsman”), a Minnesota corporation. Masterbuilt asserts ownership of U.S. Trademark Registration […]
On September 27, 2013 Ironburg Inventions, Ltd. (“Ironburg”) of Somerset, Great Britain, and Scuf Gaming International, LLC (“Scuf Gaming”) of Atlanta, Georgia, the company through which Ironburg conducts business in the United States, filed a complaint against Playrapid EURL (“Playrapid”) of Tarascon, France and its subsidiary corporation BURN […]
Certainly the recent design patent litigation between Apple and Samsung in the Northern District of California garnered significant media attention. Design patents now reside in the media spotlight once again, but this time through East Coast litigants. The president of a New York-based maker of women’s control tops that is a […]
On February 21, 2013, Elite Dogstands Ltd. (“Elite”) of Harlow, United Kingdom, filed a complaint in the Northern District of Georgia against For The Earth Corporation (“FTEC”) of Phoenix, Arizona, and BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc. (“BJ’s”) of Westborough, Massachusetts, alleging causes of action for design patent infringement, trademark […]
With one recent Northern District of Georgia action under its belt (see our October 31 and November 16 posts), 3form, Inc. (“3form”) has launched a nationwide campaign to enforce its design patents, utility patents, and trademark relating to architectural wall designs and products. On November 20, 2012, Utah-based 3form and Swiss-based Hunter Douglas […]
As reported in our October 31 post, 3Form, Inc. filed a complaint in the Northern District of Georgia against Meridien Accents, Inc. alleging design patent infringement over certain decorative architectural walls. On November 12, 2012, the parties filed a Stipulation for a Permanent Injunction indicating that they have […]
A summary of recent patent case filings in the Northern District of Georgia is below. Pedicure Business Sues Former Partner Over Foot Tub Design Patent On October 23, 2012, Salon Spa Supply LLC (“SSS”) of Norcross, Georgia, filed a Verified Complaint for Injunctive Relief and Damages against Touspa, […]
Georgia IP Litigation 