“This is Brian Collins, IP Attorney at Paragon Trademark. We would like to inform you that we have received a trademark application for a business name identical to yours xxxxx xxxxx. Should this application proceed, and the applicant secures federal ownership and protection for the trademark, you would be required to cease all usage of this name in accordance with the Patent & Custom Law and the United States Trademark Law.”
“The application is currently being processed with the United States Patent & Trademark Office for trademark registration. During our research in the IP databases, your information was identified. According to USPTO and intellectual property protocols, priority is generally given to the original user of the business name/mark over a new applicant. Thus, we are reaching out to ascertain your interest in securing federal trademark rights for your business name.”
“If you do not wish to register the trademark, we will proceed with the federal registration for the other applicant, as trademarks are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis rather than first use.”
“We kindly request your prompt response, as the other applicant’s registration process is currently on hold pending your decision. If we do not hear from you within the next two business days, we will proceed with the registration for the other applicant according to the standard examination and filing procedures of the USPTO.”
“As stipulated by the Lanham Act (Act of 1946, §§ 1051 et seq.), federal registration is mandatory to secure ownership rights.”
Sincerely,
Brian D. Collins
IP Attorney
Matrix Intellectual Property Office
☎ (848) 999-5102
📧 brian.collins@matrixipo [com]
📮 Suit 406, 12 Commerce St, Newark, NJ 07102