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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>My clients have received quite a few of these recently. See email below. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>I only bring this one to everyone’s attention because I filed a change of contact info with the USPTO on OCT 26, 2023, and provided my client’s new email address. And a week later, on NOV 3, 2023, we get this spam email sent to the new email address. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>How could they have gotten the new address? <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>I realize they could have contacted the Registrant and somehow secured the email address via the web site or a phone call. But this appears to be an automated email sent in bulk to many different Registrants. This leads me to believe they got the info from the USPTO database. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Is this possible? Or am I worried over nothing? <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Thanks<o:p></o:p></span></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Richard L. Morris, Jr., Esq.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>1-800-4-TRADEMARK, P.A.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Ph. 800.487.2336 Ph. 305.673.6686 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><a href="http://www.4trademark.com" target="_blank"><span style='color:#0563C1'>www.4trademark.com</span></a><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'>This e-mail is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please destroy it and notify us immediately.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><hr size=2 width=674 style='width:505.5pt' noshade style='color:black' align=center></div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:black'>From:</span></b><span style='color:black'> <a href="mailto:ericjames@usptotrademarksus.com" title="mailto:ericjames@usptotrademarksus.com">ericjames@usptotrademarksus.com</a> <<a href="mailto:ericjames@usptotrademarksus.com" title="mailto:ericjames@usptotrademarksus.com">ericjames@usptotrademarksus.com</a>><br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, November 3, 2023 5:46 PM<br><b>To:</b> <br><b>Subject:</b> URGENT: Final Notice - USPTO Trademark Infringement Conflict - Immediate Response Required.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt'><span style='color:black'>Hello XXX<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt'><span style='color:black'>This is our final attempt to reach out to you. If you do not take steps to register the brand name <b>"xxx” </b>today, we will proceed with the other applicant tomorrow, and you will forfeit your rights to use the brand name<b>"xxx".</b><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt'><span style='color:black'>Additionally, please review the information below, which will provide you with a better understanding of trademark matters:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt'><span style='color:black'>Why are we contacting you?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt'><span style='color:black'>Our company policy dictates that before initiating a trademark registration with the USPTO, we conduct a thorough check of the brand name on search engines and social media platforms. We give the current user of the exact brand name a 48 to 72-hour window to respond and grant approval. In the absence of a response during this time frame, we move forward with the interested party for name registration.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt'><span style='color:black'>Trademark infringement is subject to civil laws, and legal actions related to trademark infringement often necessitate ceasing the use of the trademark. Infringers may be required to discontinue using the trademark and may have to relinquish any profits obtained from its unauthorized use, or they may be liable to pay financial damages for their use of the trademark.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt'><span style='color:black'>What are the consequences of trademark violation?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt'><span style='color:black'>The most common consequence of trademark infringement is receiving an injunction or a cease-and-desist order instructing the infringing party to halt the use of the trademarked material. In certain cases of intentional trademark law violation, criminal or civil penalties may be imposed, although this is relatively uncommon. The costs associated with trademark infringement lawsuits typically range from $120,000 to $750,000 on average, depending on the complexity of the case.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt'><span style='color:black'>Given that you have been using this brand for a significant period, we may opt not to proceed with the other party, especially if they are a startup company. If you are interested in securing ownership of this brand name through trademark registration, kindly respond to us via email, and we will provide you with the necessary information and registration process details.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt'><span style='color:black'>We eagerly await your response.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt'><span style='color:black'>Thank you and best regards.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt'><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt'><span style='color:black'><img border=0 width=360 height=216 style='width:3.75in;height:2.25in' id="Picture_x0020_2" src="cid:image001.jpg@01DA1090.BC490CD0" alt="cid855168*image001.jpg@01DA0EC9.16CB79A0"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>