{"id":21595,"date":"2025-01-14T14:58:59","date_gmt":"2025-01-14T14:58:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cpata-cabamc.ca\/?p=21595"},"modified":"2026-07-21T13:17:24","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T18:17:24","slug":"ip-scams-circulating-cpata-advises-public-caution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cpata-cabamc.ca\/en\/ip-scams-circulating-cpata-advises-public-caution\/","title":{"rendered":"IP Scams Circulating \u2013 CPATA Advises Public Caution"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"21595\" class=\"elementor elementor-21595\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f8c8f32 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f8c8f32\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6bc7b48\" data-id=\"6bc7b48\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee22c00 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ee22c00\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong><i><span lang=\"FR-CA\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: FR-CA; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\">*Last updated: July 10 , 2026<\/span><\/i><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-674690e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"674690e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW111141901 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111141901 BCX0\">Scammers are targeting Canadian businesses and IP rightsholders<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111141901 BCX0\">.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111141901 BCX0\">Through e-mail, text or\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111141901 BCX0\">by\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111141901 BCX0\">phone, they\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111141901 BCX0\">often<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111141901 BCX0\">\u00a0claim to be\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111141901 BCX0\">an\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111141901 BCX0\">intellectual property professional or\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111141901 BCX0\">a\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111141901 BCX0\">representative of the Canadian Intellectual Property Office.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111141901 BCX0\">Their<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111141901 BCX0\">\u00a0messages\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111141901 BCX0\">may request payment for fake renewal fees, unnecessary services, or other fabricated matters, often using real details from public records\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111141901 BCX0\">to appear legitimate\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111141901 BCX0\">and creating a false sense of urgency to pressure recipients into acting quickly<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111141901 BCX0\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW111141901 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83280b9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"83280b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h3&quot;,&quot;h5&quot;],&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:&quot;article&gt;div&gt; h3, .elementor-element-6c4cbc6&gt;.elementor-widget-container&gt;h5&quot;,&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;bullets&quot;,&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;fas fa-circle&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;fa-solid&quot;},&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of Contents\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__83280b9\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b0fdea elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4b0fdea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Red Flags <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24e6758 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"24e6758\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">an e-mail, text message or phone call\u00a0that\u00a0comes from an unknown source claiming to be an intellectual property expert, attorney or agent, or the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO);<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">it\u00a0references an urgent patent or trademark matter requiring immediate attention;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">it\u00a0includes personal information from public records or CIPO databases such as your name, business\u00a0name\u00a0or trademark;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">it\u00a0urges you to\u00a0send money or divulge personal information\u00a0promptly;\u202fand\/or<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">it\u00a0outlines extremely negative consequences if you\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0act fast.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e399891 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e399891\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What to Do if You Receive a Suspicious E-mail\u202f, Text or Phone Call <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4bae9de elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4bae9de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0fc\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0fc&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Don\u2019t\u00a0panic and\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0rush to\u00a0take action, especially if that involves sending money or personal information to an unknown source.\u202f DO NOT RESPOND OR SEND MONEY UNTIL YOU ARE CONFIDENT IT IS NOT A SCAM.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0fc\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0fc&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Checking Sender Information<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0fc\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0fc&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Check if the individual\u2019s name,\u00a0business\u00a0or phone number appear on the lists\u202fbelow\u00a0of those associated with this\u00a0scam.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0fc\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0fc&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Verify if the name used appears as a registered agent in CPATA\u2019s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/registre-public-register.cpata-cabamc.ca\/?language=en_CA\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Public Register<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u202fIf the individual claims to be an attorney or lawyer, check the Public Registers of the relevant legal regulator. Be sure to check that the contact information (e-mail\u00a0and\u00a0phone number) listed match those included in the communication you received.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0fc\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0fc&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If the individual claims to be a representative of CIPO,\u202fverify that\u202fthe e-mail address\u202fhas\u202f\u201c@ised-isde.gc.ca\u201d\u202fdomain.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0fc\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0fc&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Review Correspondence<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0fc\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0fc&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Verify correspondence purporting to be from CIPO directly in their databases (the\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ised-isde.canada.ca\/cipo\/trademark-search\/srch\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Canadian Trademarks Database<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, the\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ic.gc.ca\/app\/scr\/opic-cipo\/mc-tm\/rd-dr\/?langUrl=%3Flang%3Dfre\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Trademarks Document Retrieval Service (TDRS)<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0for the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ised-isde.canada.ca\/site\/canadian-intellectual-property-office\/en\/search-intellectual-property-databases\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">intellectual property databases page<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0Contact CIPO by telephone at 1-866-997-1936<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(toll-free<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">in Canada).\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0fc\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0fc&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Compare the communication you received to the sample\u00a0scam\u00a0messages published by CPATA\u00a0below\u00a0and by\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ised-isde.canada.ca\/site\/canadian-intellectual-property-office\/en\/corporate-information\/ip-scam-awareness-zone#verify-messages\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CIPO<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u202f\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0fc\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0fc&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reach out to your agent with questions or concerns about communications you receive instead of responding directly to them.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0fc\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0fc&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you have already fallen prey to the\u202fscam\u202fand sent money via PayPal or a credit card, contact your financial institution and\/or PayPal to stop payment and report the fraud.\u202f\u202fYou can also file a report with the\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0fc\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0fc&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Consult Other Available Resources<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0fc\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0fc&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Review\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ised-isde.canada.ca\/site\/canadian-intellectual-property-office\/en\/corporate-information\/ip-scam-awareness-zone#recognize-scam\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CIPO\u2019s IP Scam Awareness Zone<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0for many helpful examples and tips.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0fc\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0fc&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Watch the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/D_G5fEotTKc?si=uEmAT2SZ3n4i8Hz-\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Fraud Prevention webinar<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0hosted by CIPO, CPATA and the Competition Bureau for details of the\u00a0scams.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0fc\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0fc&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Check CPATA\u2019s\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cpata-cabamc.ca\/en\/public-resources\/cpatas-approach-to-unauthorized-practice\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Fraud webpage<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fto review all recent notices and warnings.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c3856a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0c3856a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Report a Potential Fraud to CPATA <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cfbb15a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cfbb15a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW46823686 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW46823686 BCX0\">Reach out to CPATA to inquire about a suspicious message, report a\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW46823686 BCX0\">scam<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW46823686 BCX0\">\u00a0or signal that your name is being used.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW46823686 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11f0cf3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"11f0cf3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/cpata-cabamc.ca\/en\/public-resources\/agent-conduct-inquiry-complaint-form\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Notify CPATA<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd3dede elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"bd3dede\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8478460 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8478460\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Fraudulent Sender Details\u202f <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc3e28a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dc3e28a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The information provided by scammers varies\u00a0and evolves.\u00a0See below the\u00a0business names, individual names,\u00a0websites\u00a0and phone numbers\u00a0we have identified as\u00a0associated with this\u00a0scam\u00a0(and note that there may be small modifications to any of the names below, such as adding or\u00a0deleting\u00a0an \u2018s\u2019).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0The<strong>\u00a0names, business names,\u00a0websites\u00a0and phone numbers\u00a0<\/strong>used evolve quickly \u2013 if they do not appear on this list, it does not necessarily mean the communication is legitimate.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8767b71 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8767b71\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Fraudulent businesses  <\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-dcfaabb elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"dcfaabb\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-3b79eeb\" data-id=\"3b79eeb\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-805cd30 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"805cd30\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"ul1\"><li class=\"li1\">Brandified<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Brandmark Authority<\/li><li class=\"li1\">CDN Mark<\/li><li class=\"li1\">CIPO Trademark<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Claimcore<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Elite Mark Group<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Essential Mark IP<\/li><li class=\"li1\">File My Mark<\/li><li class=\"li1\">File My Mark(s)<\/li><li class=\"li1\">File Your Trademark\u00a0<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Files Yours Marks<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Filing Zone<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Find Yours Mark<\/li><li class=\"li1\">IPFiling<\/li><li class=\"li1\">IP Mark Core<\/li><li class=\"li1\">IP Mark Hub<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Legacy Marks Group<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Mark Core<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Mark Filer<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Mark Strategists<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Marks Filers<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Marks Noble<\/li><li class=\"li1\">NexMark IP<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Noble TM Filers<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Official Mark<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Offical Mark<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Patent Filers<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Prime Marks<\/li><li><p class=\"p1\">Roxell BV (Belgium)<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-e524440\" data-id=\"e524440\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d759ccd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d759ccd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"ul1\"><li>Stone Solicitor<\/li><li class=\"li1\">TM Registration Canada<\/li><li class=\"li1\">TMSRegister<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Trademark Bridge<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Trademark Care Hub<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Trademark Core Pro<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Trademark Filer<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Trademark Guardians<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Trademark Inspect<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Trademark Masters<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Trademark Matrix<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Trademark Noble<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Trademark Patrons<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Trademark Protectors<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Trademark Registry<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Trademark Registry Canada<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Trademark Spectrum<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Trademarks Advisory<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Trademarks Beavers<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Trademarks Edge<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Trademarks Filer<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Trademarks Filers<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Trademarks Hub<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Trademarks Infinity<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Trademarks Point<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Trademarks Pros<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Trumark Hub<\/li><li class=\"li1\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Vanguard Trademark<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9fbee13 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"9fbee13\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4b4800 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c4b4800\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Fraudulent names <\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b53b93 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9b53b93\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW213094664 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213094664 BCX0\">Some\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213094664 BCX0\">message<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213094664 BCX0\">s have fraudulently used the name of a registered agent<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213094664 BCX0\">\u00a0or licensed lawyer<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213094664 BCX0\">.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW213094664 BCX0\">Other<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213094664 BCX0\">\u00a0times, a name that does not appear on CPATA\u2019s\u202f<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213094664 BCX0\">Public Register<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213094664 BCX0\">\u202fas a licensed agent is used, such as:\u202f\u202f<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW213094664 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-3bc8a8f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3bc8a8f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-2f8d913\" data-id=\"2f8d913\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-632c187 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"632c187\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"ul1\"><li class=\"li1\">Andris Macins<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Anthony Dearden<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Barry Stevens<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Bill Jack<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Bradley J. Freeman<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Brian Walker<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Christopher Martin Aid<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Clinton Brown<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Daniel S. Robinson<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Darren Blake<\/li><li class=\"li1\">David C. Arntfield<\/li><li class=\"li1\">David Martinez<\/li><li class=\"li1\">David Smith<\/li><li class=\"li1\">David Wotherspoon<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Dominic Pino<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Dominic Piro<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Eric Ross Elvidge<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Francis Leon Beckers<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Gary T. Daniel<\/li><li>Harry Andrew<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-7f0a0d0\" data-id=\"7f0a0d0\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e743182 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e743182\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"ul1\"><li class=\"li1\">Jack Kendrick<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Jack Williams<\/li><li class=\"li1\">James P. Hatton<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Jeff Lloyd<\/li><li class=\"li1\">John Parker<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Kevin Mark Alderton<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Kevin Parker<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Levi Anderson<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Mark Richard Blidner<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Matthew P. Carrieri<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Matthew Richard Barbuto<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Neil Nickerson<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Pablo Tseng<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Patric William Brennan<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Rob Clinton<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Robert N. Godfrey<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Scott Lamb<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Shawn Robert<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Tyler D. Fram<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90e2301 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"90e2301\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c6b301 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3c6b301\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Fraudulent phone numbers <\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f662029 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f662029\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW180809430 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180809430 BCX0\">Fraudulent phone numbers<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW180809430 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-3d83c47 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3d83c47\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-98f1a89\" data-id=\"98f1a89\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-266c914 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"266c914\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"ul1\"><li class=\"li1\">213 982-0859<\/li><li class=\"li1\">323-336-6738<\/li><li class=\"li1\">416-628-1230<\/li><li class=\"li1\">514-500-4467<\/li><li class=\"li1\">604-337-1422<\/li><li class=\"li1\">604-520-8541<\/li><li class=\"li1\">613-423-4432<\/li><li class=\"li1\">613-696-5891<\/li><li class=\"li1\">613-776-2158<\/li><li class=\"li1\">650-772-6702<\/li><li class=\"li1\">778-200-5207<\/li><li>778-743-6563<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-33b4ce2\" data-id=\"33b4ce2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e965c3b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e965c3b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"ul1\"><li class=\"li1\">778-404-1843<\/li><li class=\"li1\">778-652-4837<\/li><li class=\"li1\">778-721-0259<\/li><li class=\"li1\">778-769-0180<\/li><li class=\"li1\">778-909-7762<\/li><li class=\"li1\">778-910-2841<\/li><li class=\"li1\">825-465-8464<\/li><li class=\"li1\">825-957-1540<\/li><li class=\"li1\">856-856-3305<\/li><li class=\"li1\">972-346-3491<\/li><li class=\"li1\">973-306-0406<\/li><li class=\"li1\">1-888-867-3231<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ce8a5f elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"8ce8a5f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63db229 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"63db229\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Fraudulent websites <\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-6080c70 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6080c70\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-9918c2c\" data-id=\"9918c2c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c34d691 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c34d691\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"ul1\"><li class=\"li1\">Aveolegalsolution.com<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Cdnmark.com<\/li><li class=\"li1\">CIPOTrademark.com<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Claimcore.ca<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Trademarksedge.ca<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Elitemarkgroup.com<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Essentialmarkip.com<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Fileyourmarks.ca<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Fileyourstm.ca<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Fileyourtm.ca<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Filesyourmarks.ca<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Findyoursmark.ca<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Ipfiling.ca<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Ipregistryhub.ca<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Legalsecure.ca<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Markcore.ca<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Markherd.com<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Markinfinity.ca<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Marknoble.ca<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Marksbridge.ca<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Markstrategists.com<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Marksinfinity.ca<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Marksnoble.ca<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Marksnobles.ca<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Nexmarkip.ca<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Nobeltmfilers.ca<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Nobletmfiler.ca<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Noblestmfiler.ca<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Officialmark.com<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Patentfilers.ca<\/li><li class=\"li1\">patentfilers.ca<\/li><li class=\"li1\">primemarks.ca<\/li><li class=\"li1\">stonesolicitor.ca<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-c0dcfa1\" data-id=\"c0dcfa1\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-751ccbc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"751ccbc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"ul1\"><li class=\"li1\">stonesolicitor.ca<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Tmnoblefiler.ca<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Tmregistry.ca<\/li><li class=\"li1\">TMSRegister.ca<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Tmsfiler.ca<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Tmcorepro.com<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Trademarkfilers.ca<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Trademarkguardians.ca<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Trademarkguardians.org<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Trademarkhubinfinity.ca<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Trademarkhubs.ca<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Trademarkinfinityhub.ca<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Trademarkinspect.ca\u00a0<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Trademarkmasters.ca<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Trademarknoble.ca<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Trademarknobles.ca<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Trademarkpatrons.ca<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Trademarkprotectors.ca<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Trademarkregistry.ca<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Trademarksbeavers.ca<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Trademarkshub.ca<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Trademarkshubs.ca<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Trademarksinfinity.ca<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Trademarksmatrix.ca<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Trademarksmasters.ca<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Trademarksnoble.ca<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Trademarkspectrums.ca<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Trademarksspectrum.ca<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Trademarksspectrums.ca<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Traddemarkspros.ca<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Trademarskhub.ca<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Vanguardtrademark.com<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9802593 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"9802593\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-800e141 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"800e141\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Example Messages <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44eefbe elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"44eefbe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW246007345 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246007345 BCX0\">Scammers are currently contacting trademark owners and businesses by email and text message, falsely claiming to be intellectual property professionals or employees of the Canadian Intellectual Property Office. They may reference a real trademark application or\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW246007345 BCX0\">registration, or<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246007345 BCX0\">\u00a0falsely claim that a competing business is infringing your intellectual property rights\u2014even if you do not have any active intellectual property rights.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW246007345 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b142f58 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"b142f58\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/ised-isde.canada.ca\/site\/canadian-intellectual-property-office\/en\/corporate-information\/ip-scam-awareness-zone#examples-ip-scam\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Other examples - CIPO Scam Awareness Zone <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-116b1ac elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"116b1ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1521d72 elementor-widget elementor-widget-accordion\" data-id=\"1521d72\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2211\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2211\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">E-mail claiming to be from a CIPO examiner about a competing business <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2211\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2211\"><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hello,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our records\u00a0indicate\u00a0that your business name, ______________________, is currently unregistered at the federal level with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO). We have\u00a0identified\u00a0that a third party is\u00a0attempting\u00a0to register a name identical to or\u00a0similar to\u00a0yours, which could\u00a0impact\u00a0your common law trademark rights in Canada.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To protect your brand and\u00a0initiate\u00a0the federal registration process, your file requires verification.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To complete this process, please ensure you have the following information ready: your full name and address, a description of your business goods\/services, how long you have been using the name in Canada (if applicable), your position in the company, and your CRA Business Number (if applicable).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">* Application Details (If Applicable)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Legal Entity Type:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Owner Name:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Address:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wordmark\/Business Name:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Application\/File Number: (Note: If you do not have a serial number, one will be assigned after the verification call.)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your file has been scheduled for verification with an examining officer at CIPO.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Please note that this verification step is necessary to progress your application. Your cooperation is necessary to document your intent to claim rights to this mark.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You\u00a0are required to\u00a0contact the examining officer at the designated time. Failure to do so may result in your file being closed. If verification is not completed, the conflicting party may gain priority.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The call is scheduled for\u00a0____________________. Your appointment number is\u00a0______.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The details are as follows:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Examining Attorney:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Phone:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Appointment Time:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Appointment Number:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Date:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Verification Process includes confirming your identity, verifying the nature of your business, and discussing the relevant\u00a0Nice\u00a0classifications for your goods or services.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Should a conflict or infringement dispute arise (such as the one identified with the party in North Carolina), you will be notified, and we can discuss options to oppose their application.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">NOTE: This verification is\u00a0monitored\u00a0by CIPO. If we\u00a0fail to\u00a0respond, the conflicting application may\u00a0proceed\u00a0without opposition, potentially blocking your ability to register in the future.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Additional Reminder: This verification call is a scheduled appointment to discuss your specific case and the conflict\u00a0identified. All official outcomes will also be documented via email or mail.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Disclaimer: This communication has been automatically generated by CIPO\u2019s system and is intended for informational purposes only\u00a0regarding\u00a0the potential conflict\u00a0identified\u00a0for mark\u00a0____________________.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Regards,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Canadian Intellectual Property Office<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2212\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2212\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">E-mail claiming to be from an IP professional about a competing business - Example 1 <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2212\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2212\"><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Subject: Canada Business Registration Review Matter<\/span>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dear\u00a0_____________________,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I am writing to formally\u00a0notify you\u00a0of a priority conflict\u00a0regarding\u00a0the trademark: \u201c______________.\u201d Our office has been approached by a third party with instructions to file an application for this mark with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO).\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">During our standard due diligence, we\u00a0identified\u00a0your business as an established user of this name. While you may have &#8220;common law&#8221; rights through prior use, Canada\u2019s trademark system underwent significant legislative changes in 2019, moving the country toward a &#8220;first-to-file&#8221; priority system. If the third party completes this registration, they will secure the exclusive national right to the name. This creates a severe commercial threat to your business, including:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Infringement Claims: Legal authority for the third party to demand you cease using your own business name.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">National Injunctions: The potential for a court-ordered rebranding that would erase\u00a0your existing brand equity across Canada.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Costly Litigation: Contesting a registered mark via opposition proceedings is significantly more expensive and complex than securing your own filing now.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Resolution of Conflict<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0As a matter of professional protocol, I have placed the third party\u2019s application on a temporary hold to allow you the opportunity to assert your priority.\u00a0Please be advised that because\u00a0I am currently managing the file for this specific mark, your protective filing must be processed through our office. This is the only legal mechanism by which we can justify the suppression of the third party&#8217;s intent and transition priority to you.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Action Required<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0If you wish to protect your business and stop the third party from proceeding, please respond at your earliest convenience or as soon as possible. Once you confirm your intent, we will halt the competing application and\u00a0initiate\u00a0your filing.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Best regards,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2213\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2213\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">E-mail claiming to be from an IP professional about a competing business - Example 2 <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2213\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2213\"><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dear _________,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I hope\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0doing well. We are reaching out\u00a0regarding\u00a0an important matter concerning the trademark for &#8220;_______________.&#8221; Another party has recently approached us with a request to file a trademark application for this name. However, our research\u00a0indicates\u00a0that they are a new startup with only\u00a0a short history\u00a0of using the name,\u00a0whereas\u00a0your business has an established\u00a0track record\u00a0of its use.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As part of our commitment to fairness, we are prioritizing your right to secure the trademark before\u00a0proceeding\u00a0with their request.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Key Points to Consider:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you choose to\u00a0proceed<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: We will\u00a0immediately\u00a0file your trademark application with CIPO (Canadian Intellectual Property Office), ensuring you secure full ownership and legal protection of the name.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you decide not to\u00a0proceed<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: We will move forward with the other party\u2019s request, as CIPO follows a first-come, first-served policy. However, this could have serious legal consequences for your business.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If the other party secures the trademark, they will gain exclusive rights to the name, restricting your ability to use it freely. Under Canada\u2019s Trade-marks Act, this could lead to trademark infringement claims, financial damages, legal penalties, and even a potential lawsuit. They could also demand you cease all use of the name, causing significant disruptions to your business.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We highly recommend acting quickly to protect your rights. If you would like to\u00a0proceed, please reply to this email or call me at ____________. Kindly provide your full name and business name so we can\u00a0assist\u00a0you\u00a0immediately.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Thank you for your prompt attention. We look forward to your response.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Best regards,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2214\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2214\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">E-mail claiming to be a final notice from an IP professional about a competing business \u2013 Example 1 <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2214\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2214\"><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dear ___________,<\/span>\u00a0<br \/><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This message serves as a formal and final notice regarding the trademark rights associated with the name &#8220;__________&#8221; in Canada.<\/span>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Despite multiple attempts to contact you and sufficient opportunity provided to secure your position, we have not received the completed application form or confirmation to\u00a0proceed\u00a0on your behalf. As a result, effective today, we are\u00a0proceeding\u00a0with the other applicant&#8217;s trademark filing for the same name before the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO).<\/span>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Please understand the significance of this development.<\/span>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Once the competing application is filed and accepted by CIPO, our firm will be acting on behalf of the filing party in relation to the protection and enforcement of their trademark rights. This may include the issuance of a formal cease-and-desist notice\u00a0requesting\u00a0that you\u00a0discontinue\u00a0use of the same or\u00a0substantially similar\u00a0branding in connection with your business activities.<\/span>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If this occurs, potential consequences may include:<\/span>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">* Restriction from operating under the same business name within Canada<\/span>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">* Requirement to rebrand your business identity<\/span>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">* Significant replacement costs relating to websites, domains, signage, packaging, advertising materials, and customer communications<\/span>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">* Exposure to trademark opposition proceedings, infringement claims, damages, and additional legal action under Canadian trademark law<\/span>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Please note that trademark rights in Canada are processed through CIPO, and once the competing application is officially submitted, priority may significantly shift in favour of the filing party.<\/span>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This email\u00a0represents\u00a0your final opportunity to address the matter before the competing filing\u00a0proceeds\u00a0further.<\/span>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you wish to secure the trademark and protect your position, you must respond\u00a0immediately\u00a0so we may halt the competing filing and\u00a0proceed\u00a0on your behalf before today&#8217;s filing window closes.<\/span>\u00a0<br \/><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you\u00a0require\u00a0immediate\u00a0assistance\u00a0or wish to discuss this matter before today&#8217;s filing window closes, please contact us directly at\u00a0_____________.<\/span>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Failure to respond will be treated as confirmation that you do not wish to\u00a0proceed, and the competing application will move forward accordingly without further notice.<\/span>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Please advise how you wish to proceed.<\/span>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Best Regards,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2215\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2215\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">E-mail claiming to be a final notice from an IP professional about a competing business \u2013 Example 2 <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2215\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2215\"><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Subject: Canada Business Registration Review<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dear __________________,<\/span>\u00a0<br \/><span data-contrast=\"none\">I trust this email finds you well.<\/span>\u00a0<br \/><span data-contrast=\"none\">This is your final notice\u00a0regarding\u00a0the trademark application for &#8220;___________.&#8221; As previously communicated, another party has moved forward with filing for this trademark. However, after conducting a comprehensive legal review, we confirmed that they are a new startup with only a few months of use, while your business has an established and proven history of operating under this name.<\/span>\u00a0<br \/><span data-contrast=\"none\">Critical Next Steps:<\/span>\u00a0<br \/><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you\u00a0proceed\u00a0immediately: We will file your trademark application with CIPO (Canadian Intellectual Property Office) to ensure full legal ownership and protection of your brand name.<\/span>\u00a0<br \/><span data-contrast=\"none\">If we do not receive your response within 24 hours: We will have no choice but to\u00a0proceed\u00a0with the other party\u2019s filing, as CIPO operates on a first-come, first-served basis.<\/span>\u00a0<br \/><span data-contrast=\"none\">Legal Risks of Inaction:<\/span>\u00a0<br \/><span data-contrast=\"none\">If the other party successfully registers the trademark, they will have exclusive rights to the name, and you may be legally barred from using it. Under Canada\u2019s Trade-marks Act, this could result in:<\/span>\u00a0<br \/><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2022 Trademark infringement claims<\/span>\u00a0<br \/><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2022 Cease-and-desist orders, forcing you to rebrand<\/span>\u00a0<br \/><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2022 Financial damages, penalties, and potential lawsuits<\/span>\u00a0<br \/><span data-contrast=\"none\">Once the trademark is secured by the other party, you may be legally required to remove the name from all branding, websites, marketing materials, and products, which could severely impact your business.<\/span>\u00a0<br \/><span data-contrast=\"none\">This is an urgent matter. If we do not receive your confirmation within 24 hours, we will\u00a0proceed\u00a0with the other party\u2019s filing.<\/span>\u00a0<br \/><span data-contrast=\"none\">To\u00a0proceed, reply to this email or contact me directly at our front desk at ______________.<\/span>\u00a0<br \/><span data-contrast=\"none\">We look forward to your immediate response.<\/span>\u00a0<br \/><span data-contrast=\"none\">Best regards,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2216\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2216\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Text Message claiming to be from a CIPO examiner about an accepted application<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2216\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2216\"><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dear _______,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Congratulations, your TM application for __________, application number __________ has been successfully assigned to CIPO Examining Officer ____________.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As part of verification, please contact your Examining Officer directly at __________ to\u00a0proceed\u00a0with the approval of your\u00a0applicaiton. 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