Inventor News: USPTO Scam Alert and How to Protect Yourself Tuesday, January 28, 2025 Trademark owners, beware! Scammers are at it again, impersonating the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to steal your money and personal information. These fraudsters use caller ID spoofing, fake emails, and deceptive tactics to pressure victims into paying illegitimate fees or sharing sensitive details. The USPTO has reiterated that they will never ask for personal or payment information over the phone or via email. Any official communications can always be verified using the Trademark Status & Document Retrieval (TSDR) system. If you’ve received a suspicious call, email, or letter claiming to be from the USPTO, do not respond. Instead, report it immediately and verify your trademark details directly through official USPTO channels. For detailed guidance on recognizing and protecting yourself from scams, visit: - USPTO Scam Alert: https://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/protect/recognizing-common-scams Stay vigilant, inventors, and protect your intellectual property!

Posted by InventorNews at 2025-01-28 16:15:03 UTC