TINA.org Takes Action against Trademark Imposter Scam
Complaint to FTC cites violations of agency’s Impersonation Rule.
Matus et al. v. Sport Squad, Inc. d/b/a JOOLA
24-cv-60954, S.D. Fla.
(June 2024)
Several JOOLA pickleball paddles, including Tyson McGuffin Magnus 3 14 mm, Anna Bright Scorpeus 3 14mm, Perseus Alpha 2024 16mm, and others
Misleadingly advertising paddles as “USA Pickleball Approved” when USA Pickleball (the governing body for the sport) removed the paddles from the approved list in May 2024 and, as a result, they are no longer permitted to be used in tournaments sanctioned by the body
Settled
(Preliminarily approved)
https://sportsquadpaddlesettlement.com/
Complaint to FTC cites violations of agency’s Impersonation Rule.
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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.