CPATA, the Canadian Regulator of Patent Agents and Trademark Agents, is warning the public in its May newsletter again about questionable trademark emails circulating.
We have touched upon this issue before in this blog on November 14, 2024. CPATA is reminding the public of their very detailed warning, including the following:
Members of the public are being targeted in phishing attempts by fraudulent individuals and companies requesting payments to prevent ‘threats’ to their trademarks.
CPATA licensees are encouraged to share this article with their trademark clients.
CPATA continues to receive and act on a number of expressions of concern about emails recently received by clients of licensees. This scam, unfolding in North America currently, has many variants.
Trademark holders should watch out for an e-mail which:
- comes from an unknown source;
- references an urgent trademark infringement;
- includes your personal information such as your name or business name;
- urges you to e-mail or call the sender promptly; and/or
- outlines extremely negative consequences if you don’t act fast.
CPATA then goes on to provide the names of groups that it has concerns with and email addresses.