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Lewis Roca

New Trademark Scam

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Over the years many clients have forwarded to us scam trademark mailings. These mailings come from various official-sounding sources, all of which seek money to allegedly take action regarding the client’s trademarks....more

Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP

Beware: Scams Targeting U.S. Trademark Applicants and Owners Are Increasingly Persuasive

One recent victim of scams preying on U.S. trademark filers and registrants answered a call that appeared to be from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). It wasn’t. The target of the scam was forced to...more

Erise IP

What’s Trending in Trademarks, January 2024: Travis Kelce’s IP Era, Liquid Death vs. Arnold Palmer, USPTO Scams

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Every month, Erise’s trademark attorneys review the latest developments at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, in the courts, and across the corporate world to bring you the stories that you should know about: Travis...more

Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.

MarkIt to Market® - No, No, No! How to Avoid Scams and Stay Merry this Holiday Season

Especially during the holi-daze, it can be easy to let our safeguards down and fall prey to scammers looking to make a quick buck. Trademark applicants and registrants interacting with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office...more

Erise IP

Protecting Your House Brand is Paramount: Two Case Studies Show Different Approaches

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Companies may have hundreds of trademarks, but the primary or house mark is the most important and should be the centerpiece of every trademark strategy. Trademark owners take different approaches to brand awareness and...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

Rise in Trademark Fraud Scams Requires Additional Vigilance By Attorneys and Clients Alike

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A record number of applicants are seeking to protect their trademarks by filing applications with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The problem? The rise in trademark applications has left open the doors...more

DarrowEverett LLP

Naked Licensing: That’s Your Name, So Don’t Wear It Out

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From multinational corporations to franchises to non-profits, there is a lot that goes into building your brand and a positive brand association among consumers. As a company looks to growth strategies, it will consider...more

Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.

MarkIt to Market® - June 2020: Trademark Scams - No Method of Communication is Off Limits

The USPTO has been working to combat misleading and fraudulent solicitations sent to federal trademark applicants/registrants and is calling on the public to report and identify these bad actors....more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Be on the Lookout for Potentially Misleading Trademark Solicitations

If you own a U.S. trademark registration, chances are you’ve received official-looking solicitations offering to handle trademark services on your behalf in return for a fee. Read these notices carefully – more often than...more

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