Author Archives: Steven Callahan

Nation Wide Products Hits MJC America and Wal-Mart With Patent Infringement Lawsuit in the Northern District of Texas

On November 18, 2010, Nation Wide Products filed suit against MJC America and Wal-Mart in the Northern District of Texas (pdf copy of complaint found here).  Nation Wide claims that MJC America and Wal-Mart infringe its United States Patent No. … Continue reading

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A Lawsuit With a View Filed in the Northern District of Texas

On November 12, 2010, Twin Restaurant IP, LLC (“Twin Peaks”) sued  Grand Tetons, LLC d/b/a Northern Exposure in the Northern District of Texas (pdf copy of the complain found here).  According to Twin Peaks: Twin Peaks Restaurants employ a distinctive … Continue reading

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Chief Judge Fitzwater Denies Rolls-Royce’s Motion for Reconsideration

On November 8, 2010, Chief Judge Fitzwater denied Rolls-Royce’s request that the Court alter its prior Order (pdf copy of ruling available here).  Rolls-Royce sued H.E.R.O.S., Inc. and Hye-Tech Manufacturing, LLC (“Defendants”), alleging that they misappropriated Rolls-Royce’s trade secrets.  The … Continue reading

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MAG Entertainment Removes Misappropriation Lawsuit to Northern District of Texas

On November 8, 2010, MGA Entertainment, Inc. (“MGA”) removed IP Defenders, Inc.’s misappropriation lawsuit from Texas state court to the Northern District of Texas (pdf copy of the original petition located here).  IP Defenders claims that it is the assignee … Continue reading

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UFC Files Copyright Infringement Lawsuit in the Northern District of Texas

On November 10, 2010, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (“UFC”) filed suit against Hooley’s Tavern in the Northern District of Texas (pdf copy of the complaint located here).  UFC alleges that Hooley’s Tavern “unlawfully intercepted, received and/or de-scrambled” the satellite signal … Continue reading

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Snoring Center Files Trademark Infringement Lawsuit in the Northern District of Texas

On November 3, 2010, the Snoring Center filed a lawsuit against several individuals and entities, including Snoring Solutions, in the Northern District of Texas (pdf copy of complaint available here).  Snoring Center claims that is operates a “revolutionary medical practice” … Continue reading

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Traxxas, LP’s Trademark Infringement Lawsuit Removed to the Northern District of Texas

On November 2, 2010, Xin Yu Arts Toys Co, Ltd. and AutoTec Sales d/b/a Extreme Machines (collectively, “Extreme Machines”) removed Traxxas, LP’s trademark infringement lawsuit to the Northern District of Texas.  Traxxas accuses Extreme Machines of intentionally copying Traxxas’ marks … Continue reading

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EnergyComNetwork LLC Files Trademark Infringement Lawsuit in the Northern District of Texas

On October 27, 2010, EnergyComNetwork LLC (“ECN”) sued Acacia Energy, LLC in the Northern District of Texas for trademark infringement (pdf copy of the complaint available here).  ECN sells electric meter reading and data analysis services under its “PayGo” mark.  … Continue reading

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Chief Judge Fitzwater Issues Bill of Costs Opinion

On October 26, 2010, Chief Judge Fitzwater issued an opinion in Arrieta v. Yellow Transportation, Inc., an employment discrimination case currently pending in the Northern District of Texas (pdf of opinion located here).  Plaintiffs Arrieta and Calip were unsuccessful in … Continue reading

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Compound Stock Earnings Seminar, Inc. Files Copyright Infringement Action in the Northern District of Texas

On November 2, 2010, Compound Stock Earnings Seminar, Inc. (“Compound”) filed a lawsuit against Mark Dannenberg, one of Compound’s former consultants, in the Northern District of Texas (pdf copy of the complaint available here).  According to Compound, on October 28, … Continue reading

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