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Attorney impersonation on the rise: how legal professionals can protect themselves from fraud

We reveal the proactive steps that legal professionals can take to protect themselves from online impersonation.

“A lawyer’s worst nightmare” – attorney voices horror after falling victim to trademark impersonation scam

In a stark warning to the legal community, trademark attorneys are urged to take measures to reduce the risk of impersonation by scammers.

Serious concerns, delays, mismanagement – USPTO responds to scathing report on data breach

The US Department of Commerce's Office of Inspector General has published a report into the USPTO’s “mismanagement” in safeguarding sensitive data.

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USPTO domain abuse exposed: investigation reveals mass use of agency name in web addresses

An exclusive investigation by WTR has identified more than 100 web addresses that incorporate ‘USPTO’ within the domain string, including multiple with links to suspicious low-cost filing agencies.

22 February 2024

Fake BPTO website; Norway’s first multimedia mark; Germany IP office earthquake response – IP office updates

In this latest update, we look at delays to the UKIPO transformation project, and much more.

31 January 2024

Low-cost filing platforms

Featured in WTR and IAM Special Report Q4 2023: IP Disruptors 2024: The companies and people driving change and upending IP norms

25 January 2024

USPTO impersonation warning: new low-cost filing platform sparks concern

A new filing platform appears to be sending letters that impersonate official USPTO documents to small business owners in the United States, WTR can reveal.

22 January 2024

Fraud, fake specimens, false signatures – USPTO targets Chinese entity in scathing show-cause order

The USPTO has issued a supplemental show-cause order to Shenzhen Seller Growth Network which could lead to the termination of over 50,000 applications.

28 November 2023

How to protect your brand from opportunists this holiday season

Seasonal sales make online shopping channels a hotbed for infringement and brand impersonation this time of year. Here’s how to get ahead.

21 November 2023

Trademark scamdemic warning: USPTO actions may not be enough as more suspicious filing platforms emerge

WTR has uncovered dozens of new trademark filing platforms, raising questions about the USPTO's response to the growing issue.

25 October 2023

Fake EUIPO email scam warning; Brazil and China pledge GI cooperation – IP office updates

In this latest update, we look at IP India extending its deadline for comments on trademark guidelines, South Korea and Saudi Arabia strengthening IP cooperation, and much more.

25 October 2023

Alarm as imitation USPTO website emerges, linked to suspicious filing platforms

WTR has identified a website that impersonates the USPTO’s Trademark Assistance Center, with links to trademark filing platforms based in Karachi, Pakistan.

28 June 2023

USPTO spoof call warning; BAD SPANIELS reactions; Twitter copyright suit – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at INTA filing a statement on timings of grounds for refusal of EU applications, WIPO PAY being used for all domain name cases, and much more.

16 June 2023

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