Recently Appointed NDGA Judge Finds Electronic Payment Processing Patents Invalid Under Section 101
Judge Calvert grants motion to dismiss with prejudice on § 101 invalidity grounds, reducing a fin tech patent to mere computerized underwriting.
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, […]
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
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.
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 […]
Electronics Manufacturer Hisense Seeks Preemptive Action in Northern District to Resolve Patent Dispute with Brightplus Ventures
Hisense USA Corporation v. Brightplus Ventures LLC, Civil Action No. 1:22-cv-02774-TCB (N.D. Ga.) Georgia-based electronics manufacturer Hisense USA has taken the offensive in a patent dispute with Brightplus Ventures LLC. On July 14, 2022, Hisense filed a claim in U.S. District Court seeking a declaratory judgment that the […]
What Can Brown Do to Protect Trade Secrets? UPS Seeks to Prevent Former Executive from Joining Competitor
United Parcel Service, Inc. v. Kenneth Cherry, Civil Action No. 1:22-cv-02874-LMM (N.D. Ga.) On July 20, 2020, United Parcel Service (UPS) filed a complaint for injunctive relief and damages against a recently retired senior executive, claiming the company’s trade secrets are at risk if the former executive is […]
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