[E-trademarks] New scam site - nextmarksolutions

Fri Jan 31 19:36:30 UTC 2025

I am curious -- how is the bad attorney here getting his hands on email 
contact information for the client?  Surely not from TSDR, right?

On 1/31/2025 2:31 PM, Tara Aaron-Stelluto via E-trademarks wrote:
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> My client had gotten their registration certificate like a month ago. 
> They’re not targeting very well.
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> Tara Aaron‑Stelluto
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> vcard <https://www.bartonesq.com/vcard?id=4210>
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> *From: *E-trademarks <e-trademarks-bounces at oppedahl-lists.com> on 
> behalf of Pamela Chestek via E-trademarks 
> <e-trademarks at oppedahl-lists.com>
> *Date: *Friday, January 31, 2025 at 10:46 AM
> *To: *e-trademarks at oppedahl-lists.com <e-trademarks at oppedahl-lists.com>
> *Cc: *Pamela Chestek <pamela at chesteklegal.com>
> *Subject: *Re: [E-trademarks] New scam site - nextmarksolutions
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> A client of mine got this one too, for a trademark in an application 
> they had abandoned. That might be who they're targeting.
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> Pam
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> Pamela S. Chestek
> Chestek Legal
> PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW MAILING ADDRESS
> 4641 Post St.
> Unit 4316
> El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
> +1 919-800-8033
> pamela at chesteklegal
> www.chesteklegal.com <http://www.chesteklegal.com>
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> On 1/31/2025 4:12 PM, Tara Aaron-Stelluto via E-trademarks wrote:
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>     New scam site – nextmarksolutions dot com – is out lying to our
>     clients about whether they have a registration in an effort to
>     make them pay for another one. My client who received this was
>     understandably annoyed with me.
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>     The domain was just registered on January 13^th of this year.
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>     I’ve copied the email below.
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>     *****
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>     I hope you’re doing well. I’m reaching out on behalf of the Legal
>     Department Next Mark Solutions, a private firm specializing in
>     trademark and copyright legal services. We’ve recently received a
>     request from an applicant in North Carolina who wants to trademark
>     a name that is identical to “*X*"**which you are currently using
>     for similar services. Our preliminary investigation indicates that
>     you have been using this business name for quite some time. In
>     accordance with our company policy, we prioritize the rights of
>     established businesses over those of newcomers.
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>     According to the USPTO records, the name “*X*"**is not currently
>     trademarked and does not appear in the United States Patent &
>     Trademark Office database. Legally, if a name isn’t trademarked,
>     it is available for registration by anyone in the U.S., regardless
>     of how long it has been in use. The key factor is the existence of
>     a valid trademark; if another party registers the trademark before
>     you, they will have a legal edge, even if you’ve been using the
>     name longer.
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>     Federal trademark registration grants the holder ownership rights
>     and may limit your ability to use the name “*X*"**They could also
>     take legal action against you, which might lead to claims on any
>     profits you’ve made under that name.
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>     Please let me know if you intend to use this name legally in the
>     future, so I can assist you with the necessary steps. It’s
>     important to remember that, as outlined in the Lanham Act of 1946
>     (§§ 1051 et seq), federal registration is crucial for establishing
>     ownership rights.
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>     Your prompt attention to this matter is vital for protecting your
>     rights and avoiding any potential legal complications. We look
>     forward to your response.
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>     *Best regards,*
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>     *Donald R Joseph*
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>     Intellectual Property Attorney
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>     Phone :*+ **1 (415) 449-4833*
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>     Address:*135 Porto Marino, Bel Tiburon, CA 94920-1316*
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>     Website: *www. Nextmarksolutions. com*
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>     *Tara Aaron‑Stelluto***********
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>     vcard <https://www.bartonesq.com/vcard?id=4210>
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> This email was originated outside of Barton LLP.
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> Barton LLP puts security of the firm at a high priority. Therefore, we 
> have put efforts into ensuring that this message is error and 
> virus-free. Unfortunately, full security of the email cannot be 
> ensured as, despite our efforts, the data included in emails could be 
> infected, intercepted, or corrupted. Therefore, we ask that you 
> vigilantly check emails for correct email addresses, and to check with 
> IT if you are unsure about an attachment. The recipient of this email 
> is responsible for reviewing its content and sender to protect Barton 
> LLP from any possible security threat.*
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