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

[Art MacCord]

One of my clients got a similar email from an outfit calling itself Trademark Blink.  Anyone ever heard of them?

Art MacCord
MacCord Mason PLLC
2733 Horse Pen Creek Rd., Suite 101
Greensboro NC 27410
Direct Phone:  (571) 298-6647
Main office Phone:  (336) 273-4422
amaccord at maccordmason.com<mailto:amaccord at maccordmason.com>

From: E-trademarks <e-trademarks-bounces at oppedahl-lists.com> On Behalf Of Richard Schafer via E-trademarks
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Subject: Re: [E-trademarks] new to me phishing email/scam "I am writing to you on behalf of the legal department of USPTO Trademark US."

I regularly get similar emails from firms in India and China but have never seen this scam being practiced by a US firm.

Best regards,
Richard A. Schafer | Schafer IP Law
P.O. Box 230081 | Houston, TX 77223
M: 832.283.6564 | richard at schafer-ip.com<mailto:richard at schafer-ip.com>

From: E-trademarks <e-trademarks-bounces at oppedahl-lists.com<mailto:e-trademarks-bounces at oppedahl-lists.com>> On Behalf Of Tamera H Bennett via E-trademarks
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Subject: [E-trademarks] new to me phishing email/scam "I am writing to you on behalf of the legal department of USPTO Trademark US."

Anyone else with clients receiving emails from "Eric James" Senior Intellectual Property. ericjames at usptotrademarksus.com<mailto:ericjames at usptotrademarksus.com>

Hi ___________,

I hope this email finds you in good health.

I am writing to you on behalf of the legal department of USPTO Trademark US.

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.

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.

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.

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.

We eagerly await your response.

My big question, is what's trigger these emails being sent out? Any insight?

Thanks.

Tamera H. Bennett | Attorney & Mediator
Bennett Law Office, PC | 132 W. Main St. | Lewisville, TX 75057
972-244-3210 | tbennett at tbennettlaw.com<mailto:tbennett at tbennettlaw.com> | www.tbennettlaw.com<http://www.tbennettlaw.com/>


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