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<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" color="#156082" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#156082">Shawn:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" color="#156082" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#156082">Is that the “Trademark Impact” service (excerpted below)?<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual"><a href="http://www.trademarkimpact.com"><font color="#0563c1"><span style="color:#0563C1">www.trademarkimpact.com</span></font></a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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<b><span style="font-weight:bold">(213) 512-0359 (EXT 20)<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" color="#156082" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#156082">A friend (and prospective client) contacted me about this service a week ago and she never applied for or registered
her business name. This service apparently combs through Secretary of State data and contacts any business registered with a state.
<u>Their message states</u>:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Aptos"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Dear XX XX,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Aptos"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">We trust this message finds you well,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Aptos"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">This is our final attempt to reach out to you regarding the registration of the brand name "<b><span style="font-weight:bold">___________________</span></b>" If we do not receive
your confirmation for registration today, we will proceed with the other applicant by tomorrow, potentially leading to the loss of your right to use the brand name.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Trademark infringement is prosecuted under civil laws, lawsuits over trademark infringement will usually require you to stop using the trademark, and you may have to return
any profits made off of the infringing use or pay monetary damages for the use of the trademark.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:bold"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold">What is the penalty for violating a trademark?<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold">The most common penalty for trademark infringement is an injunction or a cease-and-desist letter directing the infringer to stop using the trademarked material.
It's also possible for criminal or civil penalties to result from an intentional violation of trademark law, although this is rare. Trademark infringement lawsuits can cost on average anywhere between $120,000 to $750,000 depending on the complexity of the
case.<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Understanding that you have been using the brand for an extended period, we have the flexibility to decline proceedings with the other party, especially if they are a startup
company. If you are interested in securing ownership of the brand name "<b><span style="font-weight:bold">___________________</span></b>" kindly respond urgently so that we can guide you through the registration process.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><a name="_Hlk155993391"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">We appreciate your immediate attention to this matter and look forward to your prompt response.<o:p></o:p></span></font></a></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" color="#156082" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#156082">These all probably derive from the same set of bad actors.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-weight:bold">From:</span></font></b><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> E-trademarks
<e-trademarks-bounces@oppedahl-lists.com> <b><span style="font-weight:bold">On Behalf Of
</span></b>Shawn Shadow via E-trademarks<br>
<b><span style="font-weight:bold">Sent:</span></b> Friday, April 19, 2024 04:05 PM<br>
<b><span style="font-weight:bold">To:</span></b> For trademark practitioners. This is not for laypersons to seek legal advice. <e-trademarks@oppedahl-lists.com><br>
<b><span style="font-weight:bold">Cc:</span></b> Shawn Shadow <sshadow@1027tm.com><br>
<b><span style="font-weight:bold">Subject:</span></b> [EXT] Re: [E-trademarks] Trademark Rising<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="3" face="Aptos"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">One of the newest I have seen are emails telling business owners that someone else is interest in registering their mark, but they can prevent that if they just sign up with their
service. It’s insane.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><font size="2" color="black" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;font-weight:bold">Shawn M. Shadow<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><font size="3" color="black" face="Aptos"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;font-weight:bold">From:
</span></font></b><font size="3" color="black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">E-trademarks <<a href="mailto:e-trademarks-bounces@oppedahl-lists.com">e-trademarks-bounces@oppedahl-lists.com</a>> on behalf of Kevin Grierson via E-trademarks <<a href="mailto:e-trademarks@oppedahl-lists.com">e-trademarks@oppedahl-lists.com</a>><br>
<b><span style="font-weight:bold">Date: </span></b>Friday, April 19, 2024 at 16:02<br>
<b><span style="font-weight:bold">To: </span></b>For trademark practitioners. This is not for laypersons to seek legal advice. <<a href="mailto:e-trademarks@oppedahl-lists.com">e-trademarks@oppedahl-lists.com</a>><br>
<b><span style="font-weight:bold">Cc: </span></b>Kevin Grierson <<a href="mailto:kgrierson@cm.law">kgrierson@cm.law</a>><br>
<b><span style="font-weight:bold">Subject: </span></b>Re: [E-trademarks] Trademark Rising<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="3" face="Aptos"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Sadly, there seems to be a new variation or scam on a regular basis. This particular scam seems derived from the Chinese .cn domain name scams using the same idea—somebody else
wanted to buy this domain, but we looked and it’s your name, so we are giving you the opportunity first, etc., etc.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="3" face="Aptos"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Because the form of the scams varies, I have given up on trying to give pointers on how to help clients spot them, and just tell my clients “The PTO doesn’t send bills. If you
get a bill regarding your trademark and it’s not from us, check with us before paying it.” I make it a point of telling them I don’t charge to look over the scam email, letter, etc. so they don’t feel caught between paying the scammer or paying me.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><font size="3" color="#0f172e" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0F172E;font-weight:bold">Kevin Grierson</span></font></b><b><font size="1" color="white" face="remialcxesans"><span style="font-size:1.0pt;font-family:remialcxesans;color:white;font-weight:bold"></span></font></b><b><font size="1" color="white" face="template-5QSGLunPEem16QANOhMLNA"><span style="font-size:1.0pt;font-family:template-5QSGLunPEem16QANOhMLNA;color:white;font-weight:bold"></span></font></b><b><font size="1" color="white" face="zone-1"><span style="font-size:1.0pt;font-family:zone-1;color:white;font-weight:bold"></span></font></b><b><font size="1" color="white" face="zones-AQ"><span style="font-size:1.0pt;font-family:zones-AQ;color:white;font-weight:bold"></span></font></b><font size="3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<b><span style="font-weight:bold">On Behalf Of </span></b>Kathryn A Porter via E-trademarks<br>
<b><span style="font-weight:bold">Sent:</span></b> Friday, April 19, 2024 3:26 PM<br>
<b><span style="font-weight:bold">To:</span></b> For trademark practitioners. This is not for laypersons to seek legal advice. <<a href="mailto:e-trademarks@oppedahl-lists.com">e-trademarks@oppedahl-lists.com</a>><br>
<b><span style="font-weight:bold">Cc:</span></b> Kathryn A Porter <<a href="mailto:kap@kporterlaw.com">kap@kporterlaw.com</a>><br>
<b><span style="font-weight:bold">Subject:</span></b> Re: [E-trademarks] Trademark Rising</span></font><font size="3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="3" face="Aptos"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Hi Mike,
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="3" face="Aptos"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Trademark Rising recently solicited my client with the same scam. Twice.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="3" face="Aptos"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Luckily, my client knew to contact me whenever they receive a solicitation or “official notice” sent directly to them. But it did freak them out.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="3" face="Aptos"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Trademark Rising has been doing this for quite a while. I searched the following phrase from their website and found a listserv thread about them (different company name used: Paragon)
back in April and August 2023:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="3" color="black" face="Poppins"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Poppins;color:black;background:white">Although we are not a law firm, we have a team of professional trademark experts who undergo an extensive training
program to make them the best at what they do. Only after they have completed their training and passed a rigorous series of examinations can an employee be placed into service. This rigorous training leads to the expert level of services we provide.</span></font><font size="3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" color="black" face="Verdana"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">What’s worse, in 2023, Paragon used the name of one of our listserv colleagues in their scam! It’s amazing the lengths
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" color="black" face="Verdana"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">Best regards,</span></font><font size="3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" color="black" face="Verdana"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">Kathryn A. Porter<br>
Kathryn A. Porter, PA<br>
1661 West Ave Unit 398795<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="3" face="Aptos"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Has anyone encountered Trademark Rising soliciting your clients with variations of the ol' "someone else is going to file an application for your name"? It appears that they operate
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