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…
Instant Pot Pressure Cookers
Case Name (Date)
Garcia et al v. Corelle Brands, LLC d/b/a Instant Brands Inc.
21-cv-2518, N.D. Cal.
(Feb. 2021)
Product/Service
Instant Pot pressure cookers, including the Lux and the Duo Nova
Allegations
Failing to adequately disclose that warranties are contingent on consumers registering their personal information
Status
Pending
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