The LSRA advises businesses and solicitors to be aware of scam emails currently in circulation that purport to come from Irish registered Trade Mark Agents.
The emails relate to European Trade Mark applications and concern threats to the EU-wide registration of the targeted businesses’ names and logos.
The emails purport to originate from legitimate Trade Mark Agents and law firms in Ireland. However, the professionals named in the emails are not affiliated with the companies or law firms referenced.
The Law Society of Ireland has issued advice to solicitors who are Irish registered Trade Mark Attorneys to help prevent and respond to such misuse. It is available here: Warning for trade mark attorneys on scam emails
The Intellectual Property Office of Ireland has also issued recommendations to recipients of the emails, available here: Misleading scam emails targeting IP applicants and rights holders
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