Marking the scammers

Bryce JMaynard reflects on the USPTO’s decision seeking registration of its name andlogo in the wake of growing fraudulent activities

Bryce J Maynard- Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney

In an effort to help protect trademarkowners and applicants against trademark scams and fraudulent solicitations, theUS Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), is for the first time, seeking federaltrademark registration of its own name and logo.The applications cover various goods and services in Classes 9, 35, 41, 42, and45, including “maintaining registries of trademarks” and “legal servicesrelating to issuing of trademark registrations”.