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…
Idahoan Mashed Potatoes
Case Name (Date)
Alonzo et al. v. Idahoan Foods, LLC
26-cv-2322, S.D.N.Y.
(March 2026)
Product/Service
Idahoan mashed potato products, including Butter & Herb Mashed Potatoes and Russet Potatoes with Butter & Parsley
Allegations
Misleadingly marketing products as made with butter when they contain more vegetable oil than butter
Status
Pending
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