[E-trademarks] new to me phishing email/scam "I am writing to you on behalf of the legal department of USPTO Trademark US."

[Tim Ackermann]

Tamera, as a data point, I had a client get one of these not too long after
publication.

On Tue, Nov 21, 2023, 11:23 Tamera H Bennett via E-trademarks <
e-trademarks at oppedahl-lists.com> wrote:

> Anyone else with clients receiving emails from “Eric James” Senior
> Intellectual Property. ericjames at usptotrademarksus.com
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> Hi ___________,
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> I hope this email finds you in good health.
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> I am writing to you on behalf of the legal department of USPTO Trademark
> US.
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> We have been informed that an individual is preparing to submit an
> application to the USPTO for trademark registration of the brand name
> "__________________" originating from North Carolina. During our research,
> we came across your information and discovered that this brand name is not
> currently registered with the USPTO, leaving it open for registration by
> any interested party.
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> Given the USPTO's policy of processing applications on a first-come,
> first-served basis, the other applicant will be granted the opportunity to
> proceed with their registration if you are not actively using the brand
> name “____________________" in commerce or are unwilling to seek trademark
> registration for it.
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> We kindly request that you respond to us promptly. If we do not receive
> any objections from you, the other applicant will be permitted to initiate
> their registration process, which will follow the standard examination and
> filing procedures established by the USPTO.
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> It's important to note that, as stipulated in the Act of 1946,
> specifically §§ 1051 et seq, federal registration of your mark is essential
> to establish and protect your ownership rights.
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> We eagerly await your response.
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> My big question, is what’s trigger these emails being sent out? Any
> insight?
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> Thanks.
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> *Tamera H. Bennett* | *Attorney & Mediator*
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> Bennett Law Office, PC | 132 W. Main St. | Lewisville, TX 75057
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> 972-244-3210 | tbennett at tbennettlaw.com | www.tbennettlaw.com
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