Medical Services, Inc., v. John Doe

On December 23, 2010, James R. Wyrsch, Daniel M. O'Keefe of Bryan Cave LLP, brought a trademark infringement action on behalf of Correctional Medical Services, Inc., against a John Doe defendant. See 4:10-cv-02430-DDN (Magistrate Judge David D. Noce).

Cambridge Engineering, Inc. v. Thermapure, Inc.

On December 23, 2010, Matthew L. Cutler of Harness Dickey & Pierce PLC, brought a declaratory judgment action on behalf of Cambridge Engineering, Inc. and RxHeat, LLC, against Thermapure, Inc. See 4:10-cv-02402-JCH (Honorable Jean C. Hamilton).

igital Partners Incorporated,v.DP LLC

On December 20, 2010, Matthew G. Minder, David A. Roodman of Bryan Cave LLP, brought a trademark infringement action on behalf of Digital Partners Incorporated, against DP LLC and Brian C. Weber. See 4:10-cv-02381-DDN (Magistrate Judge David D. Noce).

Coach, Inc. v. Frison Flea Market, Inc.,

On December 6, 2010, Jason A. Kempf of Bryan Cave LLP, brought a trademark infringement action on behalf of Coach, Inc. and Coach Services, Inc., against Frison Flea Market, Inc., Jack Frison and Does 1 through 100. See 4:10-cv-02289-TIA (Magistrate Judge Terry I. Adelman).

J & J Sports Productions, Inc., v. Knockouts Bar & Grill, LLC

On December 3, 2010, Vincent D. Vogler, James E. Klenc of The Vogler Law Firm PC brought an unauthorized publication or use of communications action on behalf of J & J Sports Productions, Inc., against Knockouts Bar & Grill, LLC and Kevin Cunningham. See 4:10-cv-02264-TIA (Magistrate Judge Terry I. Adelman).

& J Sports Productions, Inc., v. Martez Stephenson

On December 3, 2010, Vincent D. Vogler of Volger Law Firm, P.C., James E. Klenc of Hinshaw and Culberson, LLP brought an unauthorized publication or use of communications action on behalf of J & J Sports Productions, Inc., against Martez Stephenson, Edgar Young, III, and Eric Tomlin. See 4:10-cv-02267-CDP (Honorable Catherine D. Perry).

J & J Sports Productions, Inc., v. Toast Time, Inc.

On December 3, 2010, Vincent D. Vogler, James E. Klenc of The Vogler Law Firm PC, brought an unauthorized publication or use of communications action on behalf of J & J Sports Productions, Inc., against Toast Time, Inc. and Donald Byron Ray. See 4:10-cv-02268-FRB (Magistrate Judge Frederick R. Buckles).

Monsanto Company and v. Zeferino Sauceda

On December 2, 2010, Daniel C. Cox, Jeffrey A. Masson of Thompson Coburn, LLP brought a patent infringement action on behalf of Monsanto Company and Monsanto Technology LLC, against Zeferino Sauceda. See 4:10-cv-02249-CEJ (Honorable Carol E. Jackson).

Square, Inc. v. REM Holdings 3, LLC

On December 1, 2010, Michael A. Kahn of Bryan Cave, LLP, Erica D. Wilson, Laurel A. Kilgour of Goodwin Procter, LLP brought a federal question action on behalf of Square, Inc. and James McKelvey, against REM Holdings 3, LLC. See 4:10-cv-02243-TIA (Magistrate Judge Terry I. Adelman).

Curascript, Inc., v.t DMAA: The Care Continuum Alliance, Inc.

On November 30, 2010, David A. Roodman of Bryan Cave, LLP brought a trademark infringement action on behalf of Curascript, Inc., against DMAA: The Care Continuum Alliance, Inc. See 4:10-cv-02235-CDP (Honorable Catherine D. Perry).

Energy Intelligence Group Inc. v. Peabody Energy Corporation.

On November 24, 2010, James M. Gibson of Powley and Gibson, P.C. brought a copyright infringement action on behalf of Energy Intelligence Group Inc. and Energy Intelligence Group (UK) Limited, against Peabody Energy Corporation. See 4:10-cv-02208-TCM (Magistrate Judge Thomas C. Mummert, III).

Thacker v. Ethical Products Inc.

On November 30, 2010, Douglas E. Warren of Law Offices of Douglas E. Warren brought a copyright infringement action on behalf of Kate Ward Thacker, against Ethical Products Inc. See 4:10-cv-02231-HEA (Honorable Henry E. Autrey).

Kids in the Middle, Inc. v. Family Works, Inc.

On November 19, 2010, Nick E. Williamson, Mark B. Leadlove of Bryan Cave, LLP brought a trademark infringement action on behalf of Kids in the Middle, Inc. a Missouri non-profit corporation, against Family Works, Inc. and The Center for Divorce Education, Inc. See 4:10-cv-02169-MLM (Magistrate Judge Mary Ann L. Medler).

Broadcast Music, Inc., v. Cape Girardeau Brewing Company, LLC

On November 19, 2010, William C. Dunning of Guilfoil and Petzall brought a copyright infringement action on behalf of Broadcast Music, Inc., Universal-Songs Of Polygram International, Inc., Songs Of Universal, Inc., Rondor Music International, Inc. d/b/a Irving Music, Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp., Eleksylum Music, Inc., No Surrender Music, Kings Road Music, Fourteen Hour Music, Inc. and Springtime Music, Inc., against Cape Girardeau Brewing Company, LLC and Phillip A. Brinson. See 4:10-cv-02168

Broadcast Music, Inc., v. The Saddle Saloon, LLC

On November 12, 2010, William C. Dunning of Guilfoil & Petzall brought a copyright infringement action on behalf of Broadcast Music, Inc., Cotillion Music, Inc., Terry Stafford Music Co., Carolintone Music Company, Inc., Bocephus Music, Inc., Songs Of Universal, Inc., EMI Virgin Songs, Inc., Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Post Oak Publishing, The Bernard Edwards Company LLC, Hori Productions America, Inc., Egan's Creek Music, Belle Glade Music, Fourteenth Hour Music, Inc., Springtime Music, Inc., Showbilly Music, Universal-Songs Of Polygram International, Inc., Mix-A-Lot Publishing, Inc., Tokeco Tunes, Buffalo Prairie Music and Hayrome Publishing, against The Saddle Saloon, LLC and Troy M. Palmer. See 4:10-cv-02135-CEJ (Honorable Carol E. Jackson).

Coach Services, Inc. v. This, That and More, LLC

On November 5, 2010, Jason A. Kempf of Bryan Cave LLP brought a trademark infringement action on behalf of Coach Services, Inc. and Coach, Inc., against This, That and More, LLC. See 4:10-cv-02097-MLM (Magistrate Judge Frederick R. Buckles and Magistrate Judge Mary Ann L. Medler).

Stonewolf II, LLC v. Chris Garcia

On November 5, 2010, Randall D. Grady of Riezman Berger P.C. brought a copyright infringement action on behalf of Stonewolf II, LLC and Lyubov Lyubov Strauss, against Chris Garcia and Island Clipper. See 4:10-cv-02101

Business Audio Plus, L.C., v. Commerce Bank, N.A.

On November 1, 2010, John J. Allan of Allan & Summary brought a copyright infringement action on behalf of Business Audio Plus, L.C., against Commerce Bank, N.A. See 4:10-cv-02064-JCH (Magistrate Judge Thomas C. Mummert, III and Honorable Jean C. Hamilton).

AWGI, LLC v. Atlas Worldwide Supply Chain and Logistics, Inc.

On October 26, 2010, Michael A. Lawder of Anderson & Gilbert brought a trademark infringement action on behalf of AWGI, LLC and Atlas Van Lines, Inc., against Atlas Worldwide Supply Chain and Logistics, Inc. See 4:10-cv-02033-DDN (Magistrate Judge David D. Noce).

Hattie Rex, LLC, v. Sheri D. Bennett

On October 22, 2010, McPherson Dorsett Moore of Polster and Lieder brought a copyright infringement action on behalf of Hattie Rex, LLC, against Sheri D. Bennett and Poochy Couture, LLC. See 4:10-cv-01997-MLM (Magistrate Judge Mary Ann L. Medler).

Warren Sign Company, Inc., v. Piros Signs

On October 22, 2010, Patrick W. Keefe of Keefe & Keefe PC brought a copyright infringement action on behalf of Warren Sign Company, Inc., against Piros Signs. See 4:10-cv-01993-DJS (Honorable Donald J. Stohr).

St. Louis Photobooth, LLC, v. Photobooth StL, LLC

On October 20, 2010, Jeffrey H. Kass of Gallop Johnson & Neuman brought a trademark infringement action on behalf of St. Louis Photobooth, LLC, against Photobooth StL, LLC. See 4:10-cv-01978-CEJ (Honorable Carol E. Jackson).

Furminator, Inc., v. Jim Brown

On October 14, 2010, David B. Jinkins of Thompson Coburn, LLP brought a trademark infringement action on behalf of Furminator, Inc., against Jim Brown, Michael Marinescu, Michael Pupko, Michael Pnevskih, Michael Radomski, Ragaie Wahba, Michael Moroz, Aida Veliz, and Shaun Koch. See 4:10-cv-01941-AGF (Honorable Audrey G. Fleissig).

Whiskey Creek Franchise System, LLC, v. Creek Side Enterprises of Washington, Missouri, LLC.

On October 13, 2010, Keith J. Grady of Polsinelli Shughart PC brought a trademark infringement action on behalf of Whiskey Creek Franchise System, LLC, against Creek Side Enterprises of Washington, Missouri, LLC. See 4:10-cv-01925-SNLJ (Honorable Stephen N. Limbaugh, Jr).

Furminator, Inc., v. Sergeant's Pet Care Products, Inc.,

On September 29, 2010, David B. Jinkins, Alan H. Norman, Steven E. Garlock, Matthew A. Braunel of Thompson Coburn, LLP brought a patent infringement action on behalf of Furminator, Inc., against Sergeant's Pet Care Products, Inc., SWE, Inc., Kefeng Pan and ShedBuster.com. See 4:10-cv-01829-RWS. (Honorable Rodney W. Sippel).

Megasun, Inc., v. KBL America, Inc.

On September 17, 2010, Kenneth A. Leeds of Kenneth A. Leeds PC brought a trademark infringement action on behalf of Megasun, Inc., against KBL America, Inc. See 4:10-cv-01752-SNLJ (Honorable Stephen N. Limbaugh, Jr.).

Kirkwood Florist, Inc., v. Florist Concierge, Inc.

On September 3, 2010, Mark L. Brown, Robert W. Schmieder II, Andrew W. Kuhlmann of Lakin Law Firm brought a trademark infringement action on behalf of Kirkwood Florist, Inc., against Florist Concierge, Inc. and Teleflorist, Inc. See 4:10-cv-01644-RWS (Honorable Rodney W. Sippel).

Coach, Inc. v. FYI Trading Company

On August 19, 2010, Jason Kempf of Bryan Cave LLP brought a trademark infringement action on behalf of Coach, Inc. and Coach Services, Inc., against FYI Trading Company and Does 1 through 100. See 4:10-cv-01545-RWS (Honorable Rodney W. Sippel).

Coach, Inc.v. Didi's and Gigi's Purse Strings 'n Things

On August 19, 2010, Jason Kempf of Bryan Cave LLP brought a trademark infringement action on behalf of Coach, Inc. and Coach Services, Inc., against Didi's and Gigi's Purse Strings 'n Things and Does 1-100. See 4:10-cv-01544-UNA

Pandora Jewelry LLC, v. Bajul Imports Inc.

On August 31, 2010, Blaine Christopher Kimrey of Lathrop & Gage, LLP brought a patent infringement action on behalf of Pandora Jewelry LLC, against Bajul Imports Inc. See 1:10-cv-00135-SNLJ (Honorable Stephen N. Limbaugh, Jr.).

tefanina's Pizzeria and Restaurant, Inc., v. Gannon and Raeman Corporation

On August 17, 2010, Matthew A. Jacober of Lathrop & Gage brought a trademark infringement action on behalf of Stefanina's Pizzeria and Restaurant, Inc., against Gannon and Raeman Corporation. See 4:10-cv-01518-MLM (Magistrate Judge Mary Ann L. Medler).

Broadcast Music, Inc. v. The Jive & Wail, LLC

On July 26, 2010, William C. Dunning of Guilfoil & Petzall brought a copyright infringement action on behalf of Broadcast Music, Inc., Songs Of Universal, Inc., Benny Bird Company, Inc., Universal-Songs Of Polygram International, Inc., MJ Publishing Trust, Universal-Millhouse Music, Tangerine Music Corp., Rondor Music International, Inc., Fox-Gimbel Productions, Inc., Rodali Music, Combine Music Corp., Muscle Shoals Sound Publishing Co., Peermusic III Ltd., Concord Music Group, Inc., Blues Traveler Publishing Corporation, Moebetoblame Music, Crooked Chimney Music, Inc., and E.O. Smith Music, against The Jive & Wail, LLC and Stephen L. Benner. See 4:10-cv-01352-HEA (Honorable Henry E. Autrey).

Six Flags St. Louis LLC et al v. Gateway Hotels Management, Inc.

On February 1, 2010, Stacie A. Owens of Sandberg Phoenix, P.C. brought a trademark infringement action on behalf of Six Flags St. Louis LLC and Six Flags Theme Parks, Inc., against Gateway Hotels Management, Inc. See 4:10-cv-00188 (Honorable Rodney W. Sippel).

William Yowell et al v. Bad Apple Bail Bond Services, LLC et al

On January 28, 2010, Norah J. Ryan of Law Office of Norah J. Ryan filed a trademark suit on behalf of William Yowell and Bad Boyz Bail Bonds, Inc. against Bad Apple Bail Bond Services, LLC, Melson Bonding, LLC, Anthony Melson, Sherry Melson, James Michael Melson, Matthew T. Stackle, and Ann Marie Stackle. See 4:10-cv-00160.

Eastern District of Missouri Ranks 22nd For Patent Infingement Suites in 2009

According to LegalMetric (www.legalmetric.com), in 2009, the Eastern District of Missouri ranked 22 (out of the 94 districts) for patent infringement actions.

Monsanto Company et al v. Kevin Slusser

On January 14, 2010, Daniel C. Cox, Raymond L. Massey, Jeffrey A. Masson of Thompson Coburn, LLP, brought a patent infringement action on behalf of Monsanto Company and Monsanto Technology, LLC against Kevin Slusser. See 4:10-cv-00075-DDN. (Magistrate Judge David D. Noce).

BING! Information Design, LLC v. Microsoft Corporation

On January 14, 2010, the trademark infringement action brought by Anthony G. Simon of Simon Law Firm PC on behalf of BING! Information Design, LLC against Microsoft Corporation was removed from Circuit Court for St. Louis City, case number 0922-AC18341. See 4:10-cv-00076-SNLJ (Honorable Stephen N. Limbaugh, Jr.)

Reliant Care Management Company, Inc. et al v. Health Systems, Inc. et al

On January 11, 2010, Andrew J. Martone of Bobroff and Hesse P.C. brought a copyright infringement suit on behalf of Reliant Care Management Company, Inc., Chariton Park Health Care Center, L.L.C., North Village Park, L.L.C., adn Bridgewood Health Care Center, L.L.C. against Health Systems, Inc., N & R of Platte City, Inc., and Jonathon Harrup. See 4:10-cv-00038-CDP [Honorable Catherine D. Perry].

Warren Sign Company, Inc. v. B&B Realty North, LLC et al

On January 06, 2010, Patrick W. Keefe of Keefe & Keefe, P.C. brought a copyright infringement suit on behalf of Warren Sign Company, Inc. against B&B Realty North, LLC, John J Bommarito, and Piros Signs, Inc. See Civil Action No. 4:10-cv-00015-TCM (Magistrate Judge Thomas C. Mummert, III)

True Fitness Technology, Inc. v. Fitness Beast.com, Inc.

On January 05, 2010, Mark R. Sowers of Lewis Rice filed a trademark infringement suit on behalf of True Fitness Technology, Inc. against Fitness Beast.com, Inc. See Civil Action No. 4:10-cv-00008 (Honorable Henry E. Autrey)