<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large">The writer is a "paralegal officer." Ugh. No legit paralegal would ever sign such a communication. It solicits establishing a client relationship and gives legal opinions re: consequences of action/non-action. Possible to prosecute for unauthorized practice of law?</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large">Lara, Hi! I suggest sending an email to the USPTO office that looks into these matters at: <a href="mailto:TMScams@uspto.gov">TMScams@uspto.gov</a>. [See USPTO Trademarks home page under caption "Protect Against Scams."]</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large">Cat Goe, TM Admin/Paralegal</div><div class="gmail_default" style="">Graduate of ABA-approved course of paralegal studies</div><div class="gmail_default" style="">Certified by NALA (Nat'l Assn of Legal Assistants)</div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Mon, Jan 8, 2024 at 8:37\u202fPM Lara Pearson via E-trademarks <<a href="mailto:e-trademarks@oppedahl-lists.com">e-trademarks@oppedahl-lists.com</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><font face="verdana, sans-serif">H<span class="gmail_default">appy Monday Listfriends:</span></font><div><font face="verdana, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><font face="verdana, sans-serif"><span class="gmail_default">Anyone else get something like this (forgive me if it already came up on the list and I missed it)? These make me so angry!</span></font></div><div><font face="verdana, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><font face="verdana, sans-serif"><span class="gmail_default">Best part, the XXXYYY mark referenced in Alex's email below was registered in April 2021, but his email did cause me a moment of discomfort thinking, "oh crap, did we drop the ball on that app?" followed by another minute of looking it up in New TESS to ensure we didn't drop the ball. </span>Good grief! As if we TM attys don't have enough real issues to concern ourselves with, we have fraudsters like this wasting our time.</font></div><div><font face="verdana, sans-serif"><span class="gmail_default"><br></span></font></div><div><font face="verdana, sans-serif"><span class="gmail_default">This language is particularly troubling: "</span>Failure to confirm your intention<span class="gmail_default"> </span>to register will result in the USPTO transferring the rights to the<span class="gmail_default"> </span>trademark name and mark to the new applicant<span class="gmail_default">," not because I believe it, but because I could see a pro se applicant believing it; and then what? These asshats steal the client's money and move on?</span></font></div><div><font face="verdana, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><font face="verdana, sans-serif"><span class="gmail_default">Is there any hope of stopping this besides marking it as spam and hoping they don't change email addys?</span></font></div><div><font face="verdana, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><font face="verdana, sans-serif"><span class="gmail_default">Thanks, friends.</span></font></div><div><font face="verdana, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><font face="verdana, sans-serif"><span class="gmail_default">Warmly,</span></font></div><div><font face="verdana, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><font face="verdana, sans-serif"><span class="gmail_default">~ Lara</span><br></font><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>From: <span dir="auto"><<a href="mailto:alex.smith@alphatrademarks.pro" target="_blank">alex.smith@alphatrademarks.pro</a>></span><br>Date: Mon, Jan 8, 2024 at 2:47\u202fPM<br>Subject: Application conflict action required<br>To: <<a href="mailto:Lara@brandgeek.net" target="_blank">Lara@brandgeek.net</a>><br></div><br><br>Dear Lara Pearson,<br>
<br>
I hope this email finds you well. We are writing to address a <br>
time-sensitive matter related to your trademark application named <br>
\u201c<span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:small"></span>X<span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:small">XXYYY</span>\u201d Upon reviewing your application, it has come to our <br>
attention that while you initiated the trademark application process, <br>
you did not proceed with the government classifications, resulting in an <br>
incomplete filing. Unfortunately, due to this incomplete filing, the <br>
United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has received another <br>
application for the same trademark and name.<br>
<br>
The USPTO has notified us that there is a potential conflict between <br>
your application and the new application. To resolve this matter, we <br>
need your immediate clarification on your intent to proceed with the <br>
registration of the trademark under the same name and mark. If you still <br>
intend to proceed with the trademark registration, we require your <br>
confirmation within the next 24 hours. Failure to confirm your intention <br>
to register will result in the USPTO transferring the rights to the <br>
trademark name and mark to the new applicant. Please understand that <br>
time is of the essence, and we strongly recommend that you respond <br>
promptly to this email. If you have any questions or need further <br>
assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us immediately at (212) <br>
417-0344.<br>
<br>
We understand the significance of your trademark and are committed to <br>
helping you navigate this situation. Your swift action will ensure the <br>
protection of your rights and interests.<br>
<br>
Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter.<br>
<br>
Regards,<br>
Alex Smith<br>
Paralegal officer<br>
PH: (212) 417-0344<br>
<a href="https://alphatrademarks.com" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://alphatrademarks.com</a><br>
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