Latest Trademark Scams to be Aware Of! Trademark owners are receiving alarming calls and emails that appear to come directly from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). If you have recently filed for a trademark or currently hold one, your public information makes you a target. These sophisticated schemes leverage official-sounding language and spoofed technology to deceive applicants into paying fraudulent fees or surrendering sensitive data. This article examines two of the most prevalent scams currently circulating: spoofed caller IDs and fraudulent "verification" emails. We will explain how these schemes operate, the risks they pose, and the specific steps you can take to protect your intellectual property rights.