There’s a new scam out there. An “urgent” call or text might look like it is from the USPTO. They ask for payment by clicking a link in the text or email, and complete an application before someone else does and steals your trademark.
The USPTO does not ask for money up front. The fees included in any application or filing are paid for at the end. Here’s the full article – https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2025/09/scammers-are-impersonating-united-states-patent-and-trademark-office
