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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…
Elouan Pinot Noir Wines
In June 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Copper Cane Wines & Provisions for allegedly misleadingly labeling Elouan pinot noir as being from Oregon when, according to plaintiffs, the wines are made and bottled in California. (Kay et al v Copper Cane, LLC d/b/a Copper Cane Wines & Provisions, Case No. 20-cv-4068, N.D. Cal.)
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