Phishing - US Patent and Trademark Office Impostor 2026 Reports & Reviews

Phishing - US Patent and Trademark Office Impostor Reports & Reviews (7)

- Syracuse, NY, USA • Apr 07, 2026

Phone: (571) 207-6280
Address: not given, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
Country: United States
Type of a scam: Phishing

The scammer passed themselves off as a USPTO attorney. I figured out it was a scam and did not communicate with them. I had an appointment with a legitimate USPTO attorney which they phished and spoofed. Using what apparently is public information on the USPTO web site. No losses, it didn't go that far.

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- Riverside, CA, USA

Phone: (571) 272-1000
Country: United States
Type of a scam: Phishing

I researched the number that called me and displayed as USPTO. There was no voicemail left. I called the USPTO and as I was on hold, realized by a Google search that the number is being used to spoof the domain or owner to be USPTO. The warnings they gave about scammers is true and owners of companies or applicants with the USPTO need to be proactive and cautious. When in doubt, hang up and call them directly or check your trademark portal.

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- Centreville, VA, USA

Phone: (209) 755-2290
Country: United States
Type of a scam: Phishing

They wanted to know if I wanted to renew my trademark

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- Brownsville, TX, USA

Phone: (571) 295-5830
Address: VA, USA
Country: United States
Type of a scam: Phishing

Claimed to be from the USPTO office asking for $450 for a declaration fee. No actual email correspondence from the USPTO for this request, and a search on the site confirmed my application had not even been assigned for review. Beware.

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Type of a scam: Government Agency Imposter

U.S Trademark Application Verification - 'ARTESTEEM'

Has same phone number as another complaint. An email sent on a Saturday about scheduling an appointment on the following Monday federal holiday is always fishy.

Hello,

Your trademark application is now live and is ready to be verified, attested & endorsed so the authorities can reserve the trademarks with all Secretary of State(s) in the US in order to mark your business as a certified business under federal protection in the USA.

The following verification would include:

*Owner's verification including name, serial number(s) address how long the business has been in use what goods & services are offered for your position in the company

*Prescribed federal obligation(s) IF REQUIRED

Legal Entity Type: CORPORATION

Owner Name: Attitudinal Healing Connection, Inc.

Address: 3111 West Street Oakland, CALIFORNIA UNITED STATES 94608

Serial No: 78478601

For the above verification procedure, the owner of the reference mark "ARTESTEEM" under the serial number # "78478601" is scheduled for verification with the federal examiner attorney of the United States Patent and Trademark Office Jennifer Williston on the #(214) 989 4314

The call is scheduled for Monday 17th February 2025 at 9:30 AM (PST) that you will have to call your examine attorney and the appointment number is #9064.

Additionally, as referenced this would be the interaction and monetary commitment towards the application that are documented under your possession with USPTO.

Given below are the details:

Examining Attorney: Jennifer Williston
Phone: (214) 989 4314
Appointment Time: 9:30 AM (PST)
Appointment Number: 9064
Date: 17th February 2025

Verification Process Includes verifying the owner details which include name, email and phone number, serial number of your trademark application along with assigned categories, business description, and using mode of platform for generating business, etc.

If there is any conflict or infringement dispute against your application then the examining attorney will inform you accordingly.

NOTE: This call will play an important role for the United States Patent & Trademark Office (TTAB-Trademark Trial Appeal board) If we fail to respond they will reschedule the call for one last time if we fail to communicate to the examining attorney they will mark the application as abandoned or reject during they call they will verify your details if you answer all their question truly they will forward your application to publication that means we will be able to get these application fully registered.

Kindly acknowledge this email once received.

Regards,
United States Patent & Trademark Office.

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- Chicago, IL, USA

Phone: (725) 726-8280
Email: [email protected]
Country: United States
Total money lost: $350
Type of a scam: Phishing

In October, I was sent a notification that an attorney stating he was from USPTO/US Patent and Trade Office and that he was reviewing my trademark application. In addition, I was sent an invoice to pay a filing fee of $350, and I paid it. I was told my application was submitted and to await further instruction.

This week/Dec 2024, I was notified that I am ready to file, and was sent an official looking notice and a document to sign. I signed as requested and then the scammers asked for an additional $1200+ dollars (much of this was over text messages) from the number 725.726.8280 with the name Zachary Cromer who identified himself as my trademark attorney. Once I received the additional request for money I knew it was a scam and realized the e-mail threads had subtle errors, e.g. [email protected] (I didn't notice the gov.com before which was such a red flag!).

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- Minneapolis, MN, USA

Phone: (214) 989-4314
Address: MN, USA
Email: [email protected]
Country: United States
Type of a scam: Phishing

After filing for a trademark on the legitimate USPTO system, I was notified that I would be contacted by an examining attorney to verify my information and application. After a couple months had passed, I received the communication that I was assigned an attorney and scheduled a call with them. The first suspicious activity was that they weren't very responsive or professional, I had trouble with them making the appointment and keeping the appointment. Once on the phone interview, I had trouble understanding what they were asking me but in the follow up email it was indicated that I had filed under the incorrect category, the appropriate categories, and the refiling fee with a link to pay the outstanding balance. This is where I stopped because I could not get an explanation of why it was wrong or being recategorized. After several more attempts to reach that person via phone and email went unanswered, I logged into my account and saw it was still pending assignment to a reviewing attorney. I contacted TEAS main number again and they told me what I had received was not from them and indeed a scam. I did not provide any means for them to collect payment, but they do have personal information about me now.

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