US Patent and Trademark Office Impersonator Reported to FTC
MADISON, CONN. Feb. 11, 2026 – A company calling itself “Patent & Trademark Office” is violating the FTC’s Impersonation Rule as well as the FTC Act by falsely posing as…
“Collagen” By Nature Cosmetics
Case Name (Date)
Kouyate et al. v. Lanocorp USA Inc. d/b/a By Nature Skincare
24-cv-5872, S.D.N.Y.
(Aug. 2024)
Product/Service
“Collagen” By Nature Cosmetics
Allegations
Falsely marketing that products contain collagen when they do not contain any collagen but rather contain an imitation of collagen derived from a synthetic extract of the bark and stems of the Acacia seyal tree
Status
Pending
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