How Do Trademark Scams Work?

Your trademark serial number is on the invoice. Your business name is spelled correctly. Neither detail makes the invoice real. Trademark scams work because scammers can copy information from your public application and use it to make a fake payment demand look personal and official.

I am Kendra Stephen, Esq., trademark attorney and founder of BrandProtector.com. This is the article I want every founder to read before the suspicious email, letter, or phone call arrives.

What is the one habit worth keeping after registration?

Verify the obligation, not the stationery. An impressive seal, a real serial number, and an accurate business name do not establish that you owe money.

Keep using your official record after registration. If you need your certificate, the BrandProtector.com guide explains how to download your trademark registration certificate from TSDR rather than relying on an unsolicited seller.

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