Notice Regarding Deceptive Trademark Solicitations
Please beware of potentially misleading offers and notices from private companies regarding your trademark or service mark registration. Private companies not associated with the USPTO often use application and registration information from the public USPTO database to mail and email trademark-related offers and notices – most of which require payment of fees. All communications concerning your registration will come directly from your patent and trademark attorney.
See the below link for a listing and samples of current deceptive trademark mailings and invoices:
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