TINA.org Takes Action against Trademark Imposter Scam
Complaint to FTC cites violations of agency’s Impersonation Rule.
Flick et al. v. M.I. Industries, Inc. d/b/a Instinct Pet Foods
26-cv-1470, S.D. Cal.
(March 2026)
Instinct Pet Foods Original Real Recipe, Raw Meals, and Raw Boost Mixers dog foods
Falsely marketing products as containing no artificial preservatives when they contain the artificial preservative ingredients citric acid and tocopherols
Pending
Complaint to FTC cites violations of agency’s Impersonation Rule.
TINA.org digs into shop’s purported Newport roots, and more.
TINA.org staffer gets surprise charge.
TINA.org files complaint with NYC over company’s “$19.95” truck rentals.
Lawsuit cries fowl over preservative-free claims.