Trademark Infringement

Whirlpool Corporation Et Al V. Shenzhen Sanlida Electrical Technology Co., Ltd. Et Al Case Background 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. Cause 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

Exoto Inc. V. Sunrich Company, Llc Et Al Case Background 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] Cause EXOTO, a company specializing in manufacturing and selling 1:18 scale die-cast racecar models, built a str

Forest River, Inc. V. inTech Trailers, Inc. Case Background 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

Arm Ltd. vs. Qualcomm Inc. et al Case Background 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. Cause 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 eng

The Pennsylvania State University v. Vintage Brand, LLC et al Case Background 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. Cause 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 authoriz

Insulet Corporation V. Eoflow, Co. Ltd. Et Al Case Background 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. Cause 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 resear

Imprimisrx, Llc V. Osrx, Inc. Et Al Case Background 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. Cause 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 al

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Rogerson Aircraft Corp. v. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. Case Background 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. Cause 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

Propel Fuels Inc. vs. Phillips 66 Company Case Background 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. Cause 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 ap

Mga Entertainment Inc. vs. Clifford T.I. Harris et al Case Background 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. Cause 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