[E-trademarks] New Phishing Scam from "teas[at]tm-notices[dot]com"

Tue Sep 16 09:44:51 EDT 2025

Hi list-mates,

We just received this phishing scam purportedly from USPTO – this is the first I’ve seen of this particular scam.  It is coming from an email address “teas[at]tm-notices[dot]com” and being sent to the official correspondence address for new USPTO applications.  Just wanted to spread the word:

Hello, ________

Your trademark application is now live and is ready to be verified, attested & endorsed so the authorities can reserve the mark with all Secretary of State(s) in the US in order to mark your business as a certified business under federal protection in the USA.

We're happy to announce that your application has matured, allowing your application to be assigned to an examining attorney.

The following verification would include:

*Owner's verification including name, serial number(s), address, how long the business has been in use, what goods & services are offered under the mark, and what your position in the company providing the "EIN" no could save time from the verification.

*Prescribed federal obligation(s) IF REQUIRED

Legal Entity Type: Limited Liability Company
Owner Name: XXXXXXX
Address: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Wordmark: XXXXXXX
Serial No: XXXXXXXXXXX

For the above verification procedure, the owner of the reference mark "XXXXXXXX" under the serial number "XXXXXXX" is scheduled for verification with the federal examiner attorney of the United States Patent and Trademark Office from Law Office 106.

Additionally, as referenced, this would be the interaction and monetary commitment towards the application that are documented under your possession with the USPTO.
•  You are required to contact the examining attorney at the designated time. Failure to do so will result in a single, final opportunity to reschedule. If this verification is not completed, your application may be deemed abandoned or subject to rejection.
•  The call is scheduled for Monday, 15th September 2025, at 9:30 AM (PST) and the appointment number is #9892.

Given below are the details:

Examining Attorney: Elijah Jackson
Phone: (571) 771-7313
Appointment Time: 9:30 AM (PST)
Appointment Number: 9892
Date: 15th September 2025

Verification Process Includes verifying the owner details, which include name, email, and phone number, serial number of your trademark application, along with assigned categories, business description, and mode of platform for generating business, etc.

If there is any conflict or infringement dispute against your application, then the examining attorney will inform you accordingly.

NOTE: This call will play an important role for the United States Patent & Trademark Office (TTAB-Trademark Trial Appeal board) If we fail to respond they will reschedule the call for one last time if we fail to communicate to the examining attorney they will mark the application as abandoned or reject during they call they will verify your details if you answer all their question truly they will forward your application to publication that means we will be able to get these application fully registered.

Acknowledge this email once received.

Regards,
United States Patent & Trademark Office
Intellectual Property Office
600 Dulany Street, Alexandria, Virginia.
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The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is the federal agency for granting U.S. patents and registering trademarks. In doing this, the USPTO fulfills the mandate of Article I, Section 8, Clause 8, of the Constitution that the legislative branch "promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts, by securing for limited Times to Authors and Inventors the exclusive Right to their respective Writings and Discoveries." The USPTO registers trademarks based on the commerce clause of the Constitution (Article I, Section 8, and Clause 3). Under this system of protection, American industry has flourished. New products have been invented, new uses for old ones discovered, and employment opportunities created for millions of Americans. The strength and vitality of the U.S. economy depend directly on effective mechanisms that protect new ideas and investments in innovation and creativity. The continued demand for patents and trademarks underscores the ingenuity of American inventors and entrepreneurs. The USPTO is at the cutting edge of the nation's technological progress and achievement.
The USPTO advises the president of the United States, the secretary of commerce, and U.S. government agencies on intellectual property (IP) policy, protection, and enforcement; and promotes stronger and more effective IP protection around the world. The USPTO furthers effective IP protection for U.S. innovators and entrepreneurs worldwide by working with other agencies to secure strong IP provisions in free trade and other international agreements. It also provides training, education, and capacity-building programs designed to foster respect for IP and encourage the development of strong IP enforcement regimes by U.S. trading partners.

Laura Franco

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