Trademark scams: How to avoid them and what to do if you get fooled

Trademarks scams: How to avoid them and what to do if you get fooled

The video recording of this expired event is posted above. You can find all past Trademarks Webinar Series presentations on the Trademarks Webinar Series page.

Also available is a PDF of the presentation slides. Also included with the webinar was a handout of useful terms and concepts.

Trademark scams are on the rise, and bad actors are using increasingly devious and creative means to fool USPTO customers.

During an engaging panel discussion, our experts will give you practical tips for protecting yourself, your brand, and your clients from bad actors who:

  • Trick trademark owners into paying unnecessary fees
  • Engage in unauthorized conduct
  • Spoof legitimate attorneys and entities
  • Commit other fraudulent activities

Speakers

  • Sarah Franz, Staff Attorney, Electronic Filing and Public Web Services
  • David Mayer, Staff Attorney, Trademark Legal Policy Office
  • Dustin Bednarz, Staff Attorney, Trademark Legal Policy Office

For more information, contact TMWebinar@uspto.gov.

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