NEW ORLEANS – A real estate firm has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit claiming a Louisiana property management company copied its name.
Plaintiff Rampart Resources filed a lawsuit in federal court against Rampart/Wurth Holding, citing allegations of trademark infringement, unfair competition and false advertising.
According to court documents, Rampart Resources is a real estate brokerage and land acquisition firm that operates across multiple states and has a federally registered trademark known as the '680 Mark,' featuring a stylized design of its name. The plaintiff alleges the defendant, a Louisiana corporation specializing in property management services previously known as "Latter & Blum Property Management Inc.," underwent a name change to "Rampart/Wurth Holding, Inc." and adopted names such as "Rampart Multifamily Management" and "Rampart Commercial Management." The plaintiff says these names, prominently featuring "Rampart," constitute trademark infringement.
Rampart Resources cites violations of the Lanham Act and claims the defendant's use of similar names has resulted in significant consumer confusion, as evidenced by misdirected phone calls and complaints. The plaintiff says this confusion has caused irreparable harm to its reputation and goodwill.
Rampart Resources is seeking an injunction prohibiting the defendant from any further acts of trademark infringement and false advertising. Additionally, Rampart Resources is seeking an award for damages plus interest, attorney fees, court costs, and other relief.
The plaintiff is represented by attorneys Christopher K. Ralston, Lindsay Calhoun, and Clerc H. Cooper of Phelps Dunbar in New Orleans.
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana case number 2:23-cv-06895