I recently created a petition to gather support to encourage the USPTO and other agencies to do more to fight trademark scams. The scams are a scourge on our trademark system, and they are getting worse and worse.
Every year, many individuals and businesses fall victim to trademark scams. Fraudulent entities send deceptive notices and make scam telephone calls demanding unnecessary fees or posing as official government agencies, preying on trademark applicants and registrants. These scams not only rob people of their hard-earned money but also erode trust in the trademark system.
The rise of trademark scams undermines the integrity of intellectual property protection in the United States. Victims may unknowingly pay for unnecessary or nonexistent services, fail to meet real deadlines, or lose their trademark rights due to misleading information. Meanwhile, government agencies and legal professionals must expend additional resources to counteract these fraudulent practices.
We urge the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the Department of Commerce, the U.S. Postal Service, and other relevant agencies to take stronger action against trademark scams.
Read more and sign the petition here: https://chng.it/98mxvsHJdq
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