Active Public Consumer-Related Investigation

The case file cited below relates to a civil -- not a criminal -- investigation. The existence of an investigation does not constitute proof of any violation of law.

Case Number:	L05-3-1147
Subject of investigation:	Federated Institute for Patent & Trademark Registry
Subject's address:	6574 State Road 7, Suite 337 Coconut Creek, FL 33073
Subject's business:	Claims to offer assistance with European patents and trademarks.
Allegation or issue being investigated: Violations of Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act by purporting to offer assistance in obtaining trademarks and sending out documents that appear to be invoices.
AG unit handling case:	Economic Crimes Division in Tallahassee, Florida