IHOP IP, LLC et al v. International House of Prayer et al

Filing 1

COMPLAINT against Friends of the Bridegroom, Inc., International House of Prayer, International House of Prayer East Bay, Shiloh Ministries, Inc. filed by Mark D. Hinderks on behalf of IHOP IP, LLC, International House of Pancakes, LLC. Filing fee $350, receipt number 0866-2730517. Service due by 9/29/2011. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Civil Cover Sheet)(Hinderks, Mark)

Civil Cover Sheet

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
WESTERN DISTRICT OF MISSOURI

Civil Cover Sheet
This automated JS-44 conforms generally to the manual JS-44 approved by the Judicial Conference of the United States in
September 1974. The data is required for the use of the Clerk of Court for the purpose of initiating the civil docket sheet. The
information contained herein neither replaces nor supplements the filing and service of pleadings or other papers as required
by law. This form is authorized for use only in the Western District of Missouri.

This cover sheet should be sent to ONE of the following addresses:

Kansas City
Jefferson City
Springfield

[e-mail]
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Plaintiff IHOP IP, LLC ; International House
(s):
of Pancakes

International House of Prayer ;
Friends of the Bridegroom, Inc. ;
Defendant
Shiloh Ministries, Inc. ; Mike
(s):
Bickle ; International House of
Prayer East Bay

County of Residence: Outside State of Missouri

County of Residence: Jackson

County Where Claim For Relief Arose: Jackson
Plaintiff's Atty(s):

Defendant's Atty(s):

Mark D. Hinderks ( IHOP IP, LLC ; International
House of Pancakes )
Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP
1201 Walnut Street, Suite 2900
Kansas City, Missouri 64106
816-842-8600
Mark M. Iba ( IHOP IP, LLC ; International
House of Pancakes )
Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP
1201 Walnut Street, Suite 2900
Kansas City, Missouri 64106
816-842-8600
Elizabeth A. Tassi ( IHOP IP, LLC ; International
House of Pancakes )
Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP
1201 Walnut Street, Suite 2900
Kansas City, Missouri 64106

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Civil Cover Sheet

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816-842-8600

II. Basis of Jurisdiction:

3. Federal Question (U.S. not a party)

III. Citizenship of Principal
Parties (Diversity Cases Only)
Plaintiff:- N/A
Defendant:- N/A
IV. Origin :

1. Original Proceeding

V. Nature of Suit:

840 Trademark

VI.Cause of Action:

trademark infringement, trademark dilution, and unfair
competition under 15 U.S.C. §§ 1051 et seq.

VII. Requested in Complaint
Class Action:
Dollar Demand: > $75.000
Jury Demand: No

Signature: s/Mark D. Hinderks
Date: 5/27/11
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