tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57842321442965949062023-11-15T11:33:43.584-05:00Traverse Internet Law on TrademarkInternet Lawyer: Internet Lawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16727063998177973350noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784232144296594906.post-12588866722764147762012-07-03T14:15:00.004-04:002012-09-21T15:24:12.225-04:00Traverse Internet Law Federal Court Report: June 2012 - Trademark Infringement Lawsuits
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STRONG STUDENTS MOVING, INC., ET AL. v. COLLEGE HUNKS HAULING JUNK FRANCHISING, LLC, ET AL.
DISTRICT ARIZONA
2:12-CV-01156-GMS
FILED: 05/30/2012
This type of a lawsuit is very common when one partyInternet Lawyer: Internet Lawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16727063998177973350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784232144296594906.post-8278508217502394752012-05-25T13:32:00.002-04:002012-09-21T15:24:24.455-04:00Traverse Internet Law Federal Court Report: May 2012 - Trademark Infringement Lawsuits
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CAMPOS, ET AL. v. CAMPOS FAMILY FARMS, LLC, ET AL.
EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA (FRESNO)
1:12-CV-00598-LJO-GSA
FILED: 4/16/2012
The language in a contract selling all of the assets of a companyInternet Lawyer: Internet Lawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16727063998177973350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784232144296594906.post-20926801696823223902012-04-13T09:48:00.006-04:002012-09-21T15:24:59.150-04:00Traverse Internet Law Federal Court Report: April 2012 - Trademark Infringement LawsuitsTraverse Internet Law DisclaimerThe facts are unproven allegations of the Plaintiff and all commentary is based upon the allegations, the truthfulness and accuracy of which are likely in dispute.METRO INDUSTRIES, INC., ET AL. v. SYSTEMAX, INC., ET AL.DISTRICT OF NEVADA (RENO)3:12-CV-00160-VPCFILED: 3/23/2012There is clearly a split of authority as to whether purchasing a key word that generates Internet Lawyer: Internet Lawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16727063998177973350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784232144296594906.post-85434595700015010132012-03-22T13:21:00.001-04:002012-09-21T13:23:41.701-04:00Traverse Internet Law Federal Court Report: March 2012 - Trademark Infringement LawsuitsTraverse Internet Law DisclaimerThe facts are unproven allegations of the Plaintiff and all commentary is based upon the allegations, the truthfulness and accuracy of which are likely in dispute.ACUSHNET COMPANY, ET AL. v. THE PARTNERSHIPS, ET AL.SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA (MIAMI)1:12-CV-20786-PASFILED: 2/27/2012The allegations lay out a classic case of “counterfeiting”. Make sure that when Internet Lawyer: Internet Lawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16727063998177973350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784232144296594906.post-15398382953478330112012-02-09T10:35:00.004-05:002012-09-21T13:23:54.983-04:00Traverse Internet Law Federal Court Report: February 2012 - Trademark Infringement LawsuitsTraverse Internet Law DisclaimerThe facts are unproven allegations of the Plaintiff and all commentary is based upon the allegations, the truthfulness and accuracy of which are likely in dispute.ACTION INK, INC. v. NEW YORK JETS, LLC, ET AL.EASTERN DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA (NEW ORLEANS)2:12-CV-00046FILED: 1/6/2012Whenever you are going to use a name make sure that you get “clearance” for uses of Internet Lawyer: Internet Lawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16727063998177973350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784232144296594906.post-21519576424340973332012-01-19T12:13:00.003-05:002012-09-21T13:24:16.663-04:00Traverse Internet Law Federal Court Report: January 2012 - Trademark Infringement LawsuitsTraverse Internet Law DisclaimerThe facts are unproven allegations of the Plaintiff and all commentary is based upon the allegations, the truthfulness and accuracy of which are likely in dispute.STRONG INDUSTRIES, INC. v. JANNIC, INC.MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA (TAMPA)8:11-CV-02819-VMC-TGWFILED: 12/22/2011The consequences for “cybersquatting” are substantial. You could be liable for up to $100,000Internet Lawyer: Internet Lawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16727063998177973350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784232144296594906.post-90977521594919157472011-12-22T13:25:00.004-05:002012-09-21T13:24:38.540-04:00Traverse Internet Law Federal Court Report: December 2011 - Trademark Infringement LawsuitsTraverse Internet Law DisclaimerThe facts are unproven allegations of the Plaintiff and all commentary is based upon the allegations, the truthfulness and accuracy of which are likely in dispute.TIFFANY, LLC v. YAOQIANG, ET AL.SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA (MIAMI)1:11-CV-24116-UUFILED: 11/15/2011Major companies are stepping up their efforts at enforcing their intellectual property rights.Tiffany Internet Lawyer: Internet Lawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16727063998177973350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784232144296594906.post-28699507533836401982011-11-15T15:25:00.003-05:002012-09-21T13:24:52.890-04:00Traverse Internet Law Federal Court Report: November 2011 - Trademark Infringement LawsuitsTraverse Internet Law DisclaimerThe facts are unproven allegations of the Plaintiff and all commentary is based upon the allegations, the truthfulness and accuracy of which are likely in dispute.YAHALA TRADING COMPANY, LLC v. HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA, ET AL.EASTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN (DETROIT)2:11-CV-14794FILED: 10/31/2011We have seen a number of cases in which trademark infringement reports were Internet Lawyer: Internet Lawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16727063998177973350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784232144296594906.post-36771018441757078482011-10-31T10:15:00.005-04:002012-09-21T13:25:10.013-04:00Traverse Internet Law Federal Court Report: October 2011 - Trademark Infringement LawsuitsTraverse Internet Law DisclaimerThe facts are unproven allegations of the Plaintiff and all commentary is based upon the allegations, the truthfulness and accuracy of which are likely in dispute.CARGROUP HOLDINGS, LLC v. COOPS CARS, LLCDISTRICT OF NEW JERSEY (TRENTON)3:11-CV-05697FILED: 9/30/2011Part of the benefit of monitoring trademark registrations is to pick up on a potential conflict. In Internet Lawyer: Internet Lawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16727063998177973350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784232144296594906.post-9206987983538375742011-09-28T16:46:00.001-04:002012-09-21T13:25:19.096-04:00Traverse Internet Law Federal Court Report: September 2011 - Trademark Infringement LawsuitsTraverse Internet Law DisclaimerThe facts are unproven allegations of the Plaintiff and all commentary is based upon the allegations, the truthfulness and accuracy of which are likely in dispute.STATE BAR OF WISCONSIN v. LEXISNEXISWESTERN DISTRICT OF WISCONSIN (MADISON)3:11-CV-00586FILED: 8/19/2011Keep in mind that there is no easy way to learn of all trademarks and that is why a “trademark Internet Lawyer: Internet Lawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16727063998177973350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784232144296594906.post-43459436224622227142011-08-04T15:06:00.001-04:002012-09-21T15:25:32.637-04:00Traverse Internet Law Federal Court Report: August 2011 - Trademark Infringement LawsuitsTraverse Internet Law DisclaimerThe facts are unproven allegations of the Plaintiff and all commentary is based upon the allegations, the truthfulness and accuracy of which are likely in dispute.APRIL I. GARDNER and STYLEMINT, LLC v. BEACHMINT, INC., ET AL.DISTRICT OF MASSACHUSETTS (BOSTON)1:11-CV-11307FILED: 7/22/2011Even the Olsen twins are not doing a good job clearing trademarks, it appears.Internet Lawyer: Internet Lawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16727063998177973350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784232144296594906.post-61351020588241391002011-07-06T12:25:00.001-04:002012-09-21T13:25:37.867-04:00Traverse Internet Law Federal Court Report: July 2011 - Trademark Infringement LawsuitsTraverse Internet Law DisclaimerThe facts are unproven allegations of the Plaintiff and all commentary is based upon the allegations, the truthfulness and accuracy of which are likely in dispute.EDWARD D. JONES & CO., L.P. v. JAMES M. BIRDNORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS (CHICAGO)1:11-CV-04352FILED: 6/27/2011This is a very typical misuse of a trademark. Just place the trademark in your content Internet Lawyer: Internet Lawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16727063998177973350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784232144296594906.post-68767509199488690002011-06-13T14:53:00.002-04:002012-09-21T15:25:56.347-04:00Traverse Internet Law Federal Court Report: June 2011 - Trademark Infringement LawsuitsTraverse Internet Law DisclaimerThe facts are unproven allegations of the Plaintiff and all commentary is based upon the allegations, the truthfulness and accuracy of which are likely in dispute.THE LEARNING COMPANY, A DIVISION OF HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT PUBLISHING COMPANY and HMH CONSUMER COMPANY LTD. v. ZYNGA INC.DISTRICT OF MASSACUSSETTS (BOSTON)1:11-CV-10894FILED: 5/18/2011Joint developmentInternet Lawyer: Internet Lawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16727063998177973350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784232144296594906.post-33353869852515059702011-05-05T15:11:00.001-04:002012-09-21T13:26:02.646-04:00Traverse Internet Law Federal Court Report: May 2011 - Trademark Infringement LawsuitsTraverse Internet Law DisclaimerThe facts are unproven allegations of the Plaintiff and all commentary is based upon the allegations, the truthfulness and accuracy of which are likely in dispute.PINEHURST, LLC v. US GOLF TRIPS, LLCMIDDLE DISTRICT OF NORTH CAROLINA1:11-CV-00296FILED: 4/15/2011Most people would think that the name of a geographic location is not trademark protectable. This is a Internet Lawyer: Internet Lawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16727063998177973350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784232144296594906.post-20114590800757519372011-04-21T12:23:00.002-04:002012-09-21T13:26:14.199-04:00Traverse Internet Law Federal Court Report: April 2011 - Trademark Infringement LawsuitsTraverse Internet Law DisclaimerThe facts are unproven allegations of the Plaintiff and all commentary is based upon the allegations, the truthfulness and accuracy of which are likely in dispute.FREIGHTQUOTE.COM, INC. v. FREIGHT-BASE SERVICES, INC., ET AL.NORTHERN DISCTRICT OF ILLINOIS (EASTERN DIVISION)1:11-CV-02121FILED: 03/28/2011This case is a perfect example of a business getting a Internet Lawyer: Internet Lawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16727063998177973350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784232144296594906.post-22666588949263728012011-03-29T11:30:00.001-04:002012-09-21T13:26:26.895-04:00Traverse Internet Law Federal Court Report: March 2011 - Trademark Infringement LawsuitsTraverse Internet Law DisclaimerThe facts are unproven allegations of the Plaintiff and all commentary is based upon the allegations, the truthfulness and accuracy of which are likely in dispute.AIR802, LLC v. AMAZON.COM, INC.WESTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON (SEATTLE)2:11-CV-00341FILED: 2/25/2011It is hard to believe that Amazon would intentionally use a trademark and sell a competing product. If Internet Lawyer: Internet Lawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16727063998177973350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784232144296594906.post-25881456394525337692011-02-22T13:57:00.003-05:002012-09-21T13:26:45.529-04:00Traverse Internet Law Federal Court Report: February 2011 - Trademark Infringement LawsuitsTraverse Internet Law Disclaimer The facts are unproven allegations of the Plaintiff and all commentary is based upon the allegations, the truthfulness and accuracy of which are likely in dispute.GREENBERG SMOKED TURKEYS, INC. v. VALUECLICK, INC.EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (TYLER)6:11-CV-00038FILED: 1/20/2011Sometimes these automated programs for building advertisements can get you in trouble. Internet Lawyer: Internet Lawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16727063998177973350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784232144296594906.post-41179490774200722892011-02-16T11:36:00.001-05:002012-09-21T15:26:24.088-04:00Traverse Internet Law Federal Court Report: January 2011 - Trademark Infringement CasesTraverse Internet Law DisclaimerThe facts are unproven allegations of the Plaintiff and all commentary is based upon the allegations, the truthfulness and accuracy of which are likely in dispute.SELECT MANAGEMENT RESOURCES, LLC, ET AL. v. D AND D MARKETING, INC. and DMITRY FOMICHEVCENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA (LOS ANGELES)2:10-CV-10008FILED: 12/29/2010There certainly exist some defenses to Internet Lawyer: Internet Lawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16727063998177973350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784232144296594906.post-35435176013514897122011-02-09T10:39:00.002-05:002012-09-21T13:27:18.657-04:00Traverse Internet Law Federal Court Report: December 2010 - Trademark Infringement CasesTraverse Internet Law Disclaimer The facts are unproven allegations of the Plaintiff and all commentary is based upon the allegations, the truthfulness and accuracy of which are likely in dispute. SHAR PRODUCTS COMPANY v. JUSTSTRINGS.COM, INC. EASTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN (DETROIT) 2:10-CV-14540 FILED: 11/15/2010 SHAR PRODUCTS COMPANY v. GOSTRINGS, LLC EASTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN (DETROIT) 2:Internet Lawyer: Internet Lawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16727063998177973350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784232144296594906.post-7118907395878713952011-02-02T12:35:00.000-05:002012-09-21T13:28:04.436-04:00Traverse Internet Law Federal Court Report: November 2010 - Trademark Infringement CasesTraverse Internet Law DisclaimerThe facts are unproven allegations of the Plaintiff and all commentary is based upon the allegations, the truthfulness and accuracy of which are likely in dispute.THE KEY WEST TOURIST DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION v. ZAZZLE, INC.SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA (KEY WEST)4:10-CV-10100FILED: 10/26/2010Fantasy Fest is a huge party around Halloween each year in Key West Internet Lawyer: Internet Lawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16727063998177973350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784232144296594906.post-34948983473477847242011-01-26T10:24:00.001-05:002012-09-21T13:28:19.718-04:00Traverse Internet Law Federal Court Report: September 2010 Trademark Infringement CasesTraverse Internet Law DisclaimerThe facts are unproven allegations of the Plaintiff and all commentary is based upon the allegations, the truthfulness and accuracy of which are likely in dispute.1-800 CONTACTS v. BRANDAN HARNER d/b/a 1800CONTACTS-COUPON.COMCENTRAL DISTRICT OF UTAH2:10-CV-00927FILED: 9/20/2010If you are an affiliate marketer you must abide by the contract of the advertiser. If Internet Lawyer: Internet Lawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16727063998177973350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784232144296594906.post-61250601237665615932011-01-18T14:22:00.002-05:002012-09-21T13:29:45.149-04:00Traverse Internet Law Federal Court Report: August 2010 Trademark Infringement CasesTraverse Internet Law DisclaimerThe facts are unproven allegations of the Plaintiff and all commentary is based upon the allegations, the truthfulness and accuracy of which are likely in dispute.ASHLEY FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, INC. v. VALUE CITY FURNITURE, INC.NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS (CHICAGO)1:10-CV-05413FILED: 8/26/2010If you are going to use comparative advertising make sure that the Internet Lawyer: Internet Lawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16727063998177973350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784232144296594906.post-7829127822835165632010-08-20T11:46:00.001-04:002012-09-21T13:30:21.324-04:00Traverse Internet Law Federal Court Report: July 2010 Trademark Infringement CasesTraverse Internet Law DisclaimerThe facts are unproven allegations of the Plaintiff and all commentary is based upon the allegations, the truthfulness and accuracy of which are likely in dispute.1-800 CONTACTS v. STANDARD OPTICALCENTRAL DISTRICT OF UTAH2:10-CV-00643FILED: 7/13/2010We see several of these lawsuits each month. Do not key your pay-per-click ads off of a trademark of a competitive Internet Lawyer: Internet Lawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16727063998177973350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784232144296594906.post-72930420675788070742010-08-10T11:19:00.001-04:002012-09-21T13:30:32.518-04:00Traverse Internet Law Federal Court Report: June 2010 Trademark Infringement CasesTraverse Internet Law DisclaimerThe facts are unproven allegations of the Plaintiff and all commentary is based upon the allegations, the truthfulness and accuracy of which are likely in dispute.QUIBIDS LLC v. JOHN DOEWESTERN DISTRICT OF OKLAHOMA (OKLAHOMA CITY)5:10-CV-00639FILED: 6/21/2010There are a lot of disputes today as to what extent copying (copyright infringement) or to what extent Internet Lawyer: Internet Lawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16727063998177973350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784232144296594906.post-31122832796559965512010-06-28T11:41:00.001-04:002012-09-21T13:30:44.036-04:00Traverse Internet Law Federal Court Report: May 2010 Trademark Infringement CasesTraverse Internet Law DisclaimerThe facts are unproven allegations of the Plaintiff and all commentary is based upon the allegations, the truthfulness and accuracy of which are likely in dispute.E.I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY v. TEFLON BLOOD RECORDS, INC. AND TEFLON BLOOD INCORPORATEDCENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA (LOS ANGELES)2:10-CV-03908FILED: 5/25/2010Make sure you get formal trademark Internet Lawyer: Internet Lawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16727063998177973350noreply@blogger.com0