Rise Of Trademark Phishing Scams

There has been a reported surge in trademark phishing scams.

The Canadian Intellectual Property Office ("CIPO") issued a statement warning of an email phishing scam targeting members of the public by individuals impersonating intellectual property attorneys and pressuring business owners to take immediate action against alleged trademark infringement.

If you are a trademark holder we urge you to be vigilant and suspicious of any unexpected emails, especially those requesting payment.

Red Flags to Look Out For

The College of Patent Agents and Trademarks Agents issued a statement warning that trademark holders should be suspicious of emails which:

• Come from an unknown source;