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…
Mielle’s Rosemary Mint Scalp & Hair Strengthening Oils
Case Name (Date)
Allen et al. v. Mielle Organics, LLC
25-cv-342, C.D. Cal.
(Feb. 2025)
Product/Service
Mielle’s Rosemary Mint Scalp & Hair Strengthening Oils
Allegations
Falsely marketing that products combat dandruff, increase blood circulation to the scalp, cause faster and thicker hair growth, and provide anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal benefits when none of the ingredients are capable of providing such benefits
Falsely marketing products as natural when they contain synthetic chemicals
Falsely marketing products as made in the USA when they contain ingredients that come from outside of the United States
Status
Pending
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