National Law Review
7/10/2026

Scam emails impersonating the USPTO target new trademark filings
Original: Scam Emails Impersonating the USPTO Target New Trademark Filings
Short summary
Fraudulent emails impersonating the USPTO are targeting newly filed trademark applications using publicly available filing data to appear legitimate. The scams request personal and financial information under the guise of a mandatory verification appointment. Trademark applicants should not respond and should verify any suspicious communication directly with the USPTO.
- •Scam emails use real trademark filing data to impersonate the USPTO
- •Fraudsters request personal/financial info via fake verification appointments
- •Applicants should not respond and should verify communications with the USPTO directly
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