Pardalis & Nohavicka, LLP - Attorneys at Law

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Pardalis & Nohavicka in Action: Jiaherb, Inc. v. MTC Industries, Inc. Pardalis & Nohavicka trial attorneys, Eleni Melekou, Esq. and Partner Joseph D. Nohavicka, recently completed a 10-day Federal Court trial at the United States District Court in Newark, NJ, representing PN client Jiaherb, Inc. in a high-stakes commercial litigation case. Case Breakdown: 1. Parties Involved: Jiaherb, Inc., a manufacturer of herbal extracts, and MTC Industries, Inc., a supplier of nutritional ingredients. 2. Product in Question: Saw palmetto extract, commonly used in health supplements. 3. Allegations: PN Client Jiaherb accused MTC of adulterating (cutting) its saw palmetto extract with vegetable oils, like coconut oil, without disclosure. 4. Misrepresentation Claims: MTC allegedly marketed its product as pure and exceeding U.S. Pharmacopeia standards. 5. Detection Challenges: Adulteration was extremely difficult to detect. 6. Discovery of Adulteration: A customer’s advanced Nuclear Magnetic Resonance testing uncovered the presence of coconut oil. 7. Consequences: The discovery led to many large scale canceled purchase orders 8. Further Verification: Jiaherb conducted independent testing, which confirmed the adulteration. 9. Financial Impact: Jiaherb sought a full refund and damages for the adulterated product. 10. Legal Action: Our firm filed a lawsuit alleging product adulteration, false advertising and unfair competition under the Lanham Act. Eleni Melekou shared her enthusiasm for the case, stating: "It was an honor to try this case and fight for our client in federal court. There is nothing more exhilarating than advocating for justice seeing the law in action." Swipe through to see Joe and Eleni after the intense 10-day trial! #PNLaw #TrialLawyers #FederalLitigation #CommercialLitigation #Business

The new rules are part of the city's larger efforts to enforce against 'ghost cars,' vehicles with fake, obscured, or altered plates used to evade law enforcement, tolls, speed cameras, and parking rules. Since 2022, over 73,000 ghost cars and unregistered motorized vehicles have been removed from city streets. The newly adopted rules take effect on April 16 and clarify that any obstruction to a license plate is strictly prohibited. The key rule changes include: License Plate Visibility: Plates must be properly displayed and kept clean and unobstructed. No glass or plastic covers are allowed. Prohibition of Altered or Fake Plates: Any material that conceals or mimics a legitimate plate is strictly prohibited. Ban on Vehicle Covers: No vehicle may be parked with a cover that conceals its license plates, registration stickers, VIN, or other identifying information. Distorted Plates: Plates may not be altered in any way that obscures readability. Any material that distorts or reflects light in a way that prevents cameras from capturing plate numbers in photographs or video recordings is strictly prohibited. Parking with an obscured plate will result in a $50 fine. The city stated the new rules are necessary to protect public safety, ensure fairness, and improve traffic flow. #nyc #ghostcars #nyclaw #nyclawyer

In New York, only two types of convictions are eligible for expungement - loitering for the purposes of prostitutions, and certain marijuana convictions. Cases that New York allows to be sealed include cases with no conviction, traffic infractions after a certain amount of time, and most felony and misdemeanor convictions after required waiting periods. #criminallaw #nylaw

From iconic Irish-themed brands to leprechaun-inspired logos, businesses of all kinds have registered St. Patrick's Day themed trademarks. #stpatricksday #happystpatricksday #trademark

In a recent report by Travel + Leisure, Greece was named one of the 8 easiest countries to obtain citizenship. The publication points to the affordable residency-by-investment program as well as the straightforward naturalization process. In addition to these pathways, there are many other ways to obtain Greek citizenship including by descent, military service, marriage, and more.? PN Lawyers can guide you through the application process from start to finish. Contact us today to see if you are eligible. #greek #greekcitizenship #dualcitizenship

Where to incorporate your business is an important decision. PN Lawyers can help you weigh the options and make an informed decision that meets the needs of your company. #delaware #businesslaw #businesslawyer

Taking these steps in the earliest stages of your business can save you considerable time and money down the road. Thinking of starting a new business? PN Lawyers can help. #startup #smallbusiness #businesslawyer

SHEIN - Shein, a global online fashion retailer has faced dozens of lawsuits, including cases alleging systematic IP infringement. Shein even faces a Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) claim alleging that the company operates a network of separate companies that work together to create clothing that infringes on copyrights. FOREVER 21 - Forever 21 has faced multiple lawsuits alleging copyright and trademark infringement. Notable cases include those filed by Puma, H&M, Ariana Grande, and Adidas. URBAN OUTFITTERS - Urban Outfitters has faced several notable IP lawsuits involving claims of copyright infringement, trademark infringement, and trade secret disputes. A case brought by Le Tote, a clothing rental subscription company, over trade secret misappropriation went to trial in 2024. Urban Outfitters ultimately prevailed. TEMU - Several independent designers have accused Temu of selling “near identical” copies of their work. Temu also faces a lawsuit filed by rival Shein that accuses Temu of engaging in a systematic pattern of fraudulent and counterfeiting practices. These cases highlight the balance between rapid production and design integrity as well as the need for brands to protect their IP. While lawsuits involving established brands often dominate the headlines, brand protection is important for businesses of all sizes. PN Lawyers can help you obtain IP protection and monitor for infringement to ensure your business is protected. #IP #fastfashion #fashionnews #IPlawyer

Registering your trademark is only part of the process. Continuous monitoring is required to ensure your brand is protected. An attorney can help you set up a monitoring program and address infringement if and when it occurs. #trademark #trademarkattorney