Trademark Infringement

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On January 31, 2022, Plaintiff Whirlpool Corporation filed a trademark infringement lawsuit in the United States District Court, Texas Eastern (Case number: 2:22cv27). This case was assigned to District Judge Rodney Gilstrap and referred to Magistrate Judge Roy S. Payne. Whirlpool Corporation and Whirlpool Properties, Inc. filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Shenzhen Sanlida Electrical Technology Co., Ltd. and Shenzhen Avoga Technology Co., Ltd. Whirlpool alleged that both Defendants deliberately copied the iconic design of its KitchenAid stand mixers. The company claimed that Defendants sold these look-alike products through major online marketplaces, including Amazon and Wayfair. Whirlpool had used the KitchenAid trademark since 1919 and built significant goodwill over the years. The company asserted that Defendants did not creat

Plaintiff EXOTO Inc. filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Sunrich Company, LLC, Truescale, Truescale Miniatures, Truescale Miniatures Limited, TSM Model Scale Miniatures, Top Speed Model, Glen Chou, and Cindy Chou. The lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court, California Central (Western Division - Los Angeles). The case was assigned to Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong and referred to Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. Christensen. [Case number: 2:21cv3754] EXOTO, a company specializing in manufacturing and selling 1:18 scale die-cast racecar models, built a strong reputation for quality and precision. Since its launch, EXOTO’s product designs and branding have gained significant success. The com

On Aug. 31, 2021, RV manufacturer Forest River, Inc. filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against trailer manufacturer inTech Trailers, Inc. in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, South Bend Division. The complaint alleged that inTech Trailers infringed Forest River's trademarks, including the DELLA TERRA mark and the Forest River Mountain Design mark, by using confusingly similar marks "Terra" and a new mountain design to brand and sell its recreational vehicles (RVs). Judge Damon R Leichty presided over this lawsuit. [Case number: 3:21cv645] Forest River, founded in 1996, aimed to enhance outdoor experie

On August 31, 2022, Plaintiff Arm Ltd. filed a Trademark Infringement lawsuit in the United States District Court, Delaware (Case number: 1:22cv1146). Judge Maryellen Noreika presided over this case. Arm Ltd. is a global leader in microprocessor intellectual property. The company has consistently pioneered innovative processor architectures, known for their performance and energy efficiency. Over the years, Arm has established a robust licensing framework. This framework grants companies access to its cutting-edge technology through Technology License Agreements (TLAs) and Architecture License Agreements (ALAs). In 2019, Nuvia, Inc., a start-up founded by former engineers from major tech companies, entered into agreements with Arm. The goal was to develop custom processors based on Arm’s advanced architecture. These agreements explicitly prohib

On June 21, 2021, Plaintiff The Pennsylvania State University filed a Trademark Infringement lawsuit in the Pennsylvania Middle District Court, Williamsport division (Case number: 4:21-cv-01091). Honorable Matthew W. Brann presided over this case. The case revolves around Penn State filing a lawsuit against Vintage Brand, LLC, alleging trademark infringement, counterfeiting, unfair competition, false designation of origin, and trademark dilution. Through its website, VintageBrand.com, the defendant sold various products, including apparel, drinkware, and accessories, featuring Penn State’s trademarks without authorization. The university’s iconic symbols, such as the PENN STATE name, Nittany Lion Logos, Pozniak Lion Logo, and the Penn State Seal, were unlawfully replicated and used to promote Vintage Brand’s merchandise. P

On August 3, 2023, Plaintiff Insulet Corporation filed a patent infringement lawsuit and trade secret misappropriation in the United States District Court, District of Massachusetts (Case number: 1:23cv11780). This case was assigned to Chief Judge F. Dennis Saylor, IV, and referred to Magistrate Judge Jessica D. Hedges. Insulet Corporation, a pioneer in diabetes management, developed the Omnipod System—a first-of-its-kind adhesive, wearable, and disposable insulin patch pump. This breakthrough eliminated the need for bulky insulin delivery systems. After years of investment exceeding $600 million in research, development, and manufacturing innovations, Insulet’s Omnipod evolved through several generations, culminating in the Omnipod DASH and Omnipod 5. Defendants EOFlow Co., Ltd., EOFlow Inc., an

On July 20, 2021, Plaintiff Lori LaRock filed a Trademark Infringement lawsuit in the United States District Court, Southern District of California (Case number: 3:21cv1305). This case was assigned to Judge Cynthia Bashant and referred to Magistrate Judge David D. Leshner. In this case, ImprimisRx, LLC, a leading compounding pharmacy, alleged that OSRX, Inc. and Ocular Science, Inc. engaged in unfair competition, false advertising, and intellectual property violations. ImprimisRx specializes in high-quality compounded medications used in ophthalmology and optometry, holding trademarks and copyrights that reflected its innovations and trusted formulations. OSRX allegedly duplicated these formulations and infringed on ImprimisRx’s trademarks, promoting false claims about their safety and efficacy without FDA approval. ImprimisRx argued that OSRX

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On December 12, 2017, Plaintiff Rogerson Aircraft Corp. filed a Trade Secret lawsuit in the Texas District Court, Tarrant County (Case number: 348-296827-17). Judge Megan Fahey presided over the case. Rogerson Aircraft Corporation has established itself as a pioneering force in helicopter avionics systems since 1978, specializing in integrated cockpit displays and advanced aviation technology. The company invested millions of dollars over two decades in developing state-of-the-art digital glass cockpit technology specifically for helicopter applications. In the early 1990s, Rogerson initiated a transformative partnership with Bell Helicopter, introducing them to the industry’s first flat-panel Electronic Flight Information System (EFIS). This revolutionary helicopter avionics system marked the beginning of

On February 17, 2022, Plaintiff Propel Fuels Inc. filed a Trade Secret theft lawsuit in the California State, Superior Court of Alameda County (Case number: 22CV007197). Judge Michael Markman presided over the case. Propel Fuels Inc., founded in 2004, developed a successful and innovative approach to selling renewable fuels (E85 and renewable diesel) in California. The company created proprietary methods for customer targeting, site selection, pricing, and operations based on extensive data collection and analysis. Their unique P: LOCAL algorithm, a valuable trade secret, helped identify optimal locations for renewable fuel sales. In 2017, Phillips 66 approached Propel about a potential acquisition. After signing an NDA on September 25, 2017, Propel shared over 1,000 confidential documents during due diligence, including trade secrets. Phi

On December 20, 2020, Plaintiff MGA Entertainment Inc. filed a Trademark Infringement lawsuit in the United States District Court, California Central, Western Division - Los Angeles (Case number: 2:20cv11548). Judge James V. Selna presided over the case. MGA Entertainment, Inc., a California-based toy company, created and sold a highly successful line of toys called L.O.L. Surprise!. In July 2019, MGA launched the L.O.L. Surprise! O.M.G. fashion doll line, marketed as the "big sister" of L.O.L. Surprise! dolls. The L.O.L. Surprise! brand achieved remarkable success, winning Toy of the Year awards in 2018, 2019, and 2020. MGA invested substantial time, money, and effort in developing consumer recognition and goodwill for the L.O.L. Surprise! products and trademarks, utilizing extensive marketing through television, websites, and other media cha