US Patent and Trademark Office Impersonator Reported to FTC
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San Merican Cans of San Marzano Tomatoes
Case Name (Date)
Bartolotti et al. v. Simpson Imports, LTD.
23-cv-3900, S.D.N.Y.
(May 2023)
Product/Service
San Merican cans of San Marzano tomatoes
Allegations
Falsely marketing that products contain San Marzano tomatoes when they contain Roma tomatoes
Status
Pending
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