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…
Staples AutoRestock Program
Case Name (Date)
Weiler et al. v. Staples, Inc.
24-cv-11895, D. Mass.
(July 2024)
Product/Service
AutoRestock program
Allegations
Misleadingly representing that customers who agree to have products automatically shipped in the future will get significant discounts of up to 25% off the purchase price without disclosing a $9.95 shipping fee would be added on all items under $25
Status
Pending
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