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Intellectual Property
Trademark Infringement

Independence Energy Group, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company; Independence Energy Alliance LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company v. Arash Akhavan

Published: Jun. 30, 2012 | Result Date: May 29, 2012 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 2:2012-cv-03275 Bench Decision –  Permanent Injunction

Court

USDC Central


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Nina D. Boyajian

Vincent H. Chieffo
(Greenberg Traurig LLP)


Defendant

James D. Ciampa


Facts

Independence Energy Group filed suit against Arash Akhavan seeking a permanent injunction to enforce previously stipulated-to terms.

Result

The court granted an injunction, enjoining Akhavan from using the names "Independence Energy" and "Independence Energy Alliance" in any matter whatsoever, including the solicitation of potential energy customers. Akhavan was also enjoined from holding himself out as the marketing arm of Independence Energy Group.


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