IP Law Daily, TRADEMARK NEWS—Real estate mapping software developer sues AI solutions provider for trademark infringement, (Apr 13, 2026)

By Linda O’Brien, J.D., LL.M.

Mapping software lawsuit alleges that a digital solutions provider is using Deed Plotter trademark to market its AI mapping program.

An Ohio digital solutions provider is using a software developer’s registered Deed Plotter trademark to advertise and sell its AI software application which is used to create maps based on metes and bounds and legal descriptions of real estate, according to a complaint filed in the federal district court in Wheeling, West Virginia. The lawsuit also alleges the continued use of its mark will likely cause consumer confusion, which will result in the dilution of its trademarks and cause irreparable harm to its trade reputation and goodwill (Greenbrier Graphics, LLC v. Savage Innovations, LLC, No. 5:26-cv-00078-JPB (N.D.W. Va. Apr. 8, 2026)).

Based in Meadow Bridge, West Virginia, Greenbrier Graphics, LLC develops, markets, and sells proprietary real estate mapping and deed analyzing computer software used to analyze, confirm, and verify legal descriptions of real property. Its software, called Deed Plotter®, has been marketed continuously since 1987. In 1995, Greenbrier developed a Microsoft Windows-based version of the software known as Net Deed Plotter®. The Net Deed Plotter® and Deed Plotter® series of software is sold to customers throughout the U.S. and sales are made through the Internet, and by U.S. Mail and telephone. Greenbrier owns the registered trademarks NET DEED PLOTTER and DEED PLOTTER.

Savage Innovations, LLC, based in Cleveland, Ohio, develops artificial intelligence and digital solutions. On its website, Savage advertises its software “DeedPlotter AI” as a web-based cloud application used to create maps based on metes and bounds and legal descriptions. In marketing DeedPlotter AI, Savage repeated uses Greenbrier’s federally registered trademark “Deed Plotter,” including offering an opportunity to schedule a demonstration or sign up for a free account following the phrase “Want to See DeedPlotter in Action?” Savage also uses “deedplotter.ai” as the domain name address for its website and identifies its website as Deed Plotter AI, the complaint alleges.

According to the complaint, Savage’s use of the “deedplotter.ai” domain name, words “DeedPlotter AI,” and phrase “The Ultimate Metes and Bounds Deed Plotter” are used in connection with the sale of its DeedPlotter AI software program and is a colorable imitation of Greenbrier’s trademarks. This use is likely to cause confusion, mistake, or deception of purchasers as to the source of origin of Savage’s software in that the public is likely to mistakenly believe that Savage’s software is in some manner connected or affiliated with Greenbrier, all to Greenbrier’s irreparable harm and Savage’s unlawful profit.

Greenbrier has no control over the quality of the goods sold by Savage, and because of the confusion as to the source caused by Savage, Greenbrier’s valuable goodwill in respect to its trademarks is subject to Savage’s conduct. The continued use by Savage of the words “Deed Plotter” and “DeedPlotter” will result in the dilution of the exclusive rights which Greenbrier formerly enjoyed in connection with its mapping and deed analyzing software. The goodwill of Greenbrier’s business under its Deed Plotter® trademarks is of substantial value, having been generated through its substantial efforts and investments. Greenbrier will suffer irreparable harm should Savage’s infringement be allowed to continue to the detriment of its trade reputation and goodwill, the complaint alleges.

The lawsuit alleges claims for trademark infringement under the Lanham Act, common law trademark infringement, and false designation of origin and unfair competition, as well as claims for dilution of mark and unfair competition under West Virginia Law. The company also seeks an injunction barring Savage Innovations from further infringement, damages, disgorgement of profits, damages, attorney fees, and costs.

The Case is No. 5:26-cv-00078-JPB.

Judge: Bailey, J.

Attorneys: Charles C. Wise, III (Bowles Rice, LLP) for Greenbrier Graphics, LLC.

Companies: Greenbrier Graphics, LLC; Savage Innovations, LLC

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