Entrepreneurship
Find out about predatory tricks to watch out for when starting that new business or filing a patent, such as fake trademark brokers, fraudulent patent filing schemes, impersonating billing, and misleading application processes
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How to avoid scams for trademark services
US Patent and Trademark Office
Learn how to spot fake lawyers and others engaged in the unauthorized practice of trademark law.
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Protect against trademark scams
US Patent and Trademark Office
Learn how to avoid trademark scams and what to do if you get fooled.
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Recognizing common trademark scams
US Patent and Trademark Office
A list of specific scams that target brand owners trying to federally register their trademarks.
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Watch out for phone spoofing trademark scams
US Patent and Trademark Office
Scammers are calling trademark customers and falsely claiming to be from the USPTO. Learn how to spot a spoofed phone call and what to do if you receive one.
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