It has come to our attention that several of our clients have recently received unsolicited letters and invoices regarding the renewal of their Intellectual Property (IP).
Please be aware that these requests often come from private companies that are not affiliated with our firm.
How to spot these unsolicited notices: These notices are designed to look official. They often use names, acronyms, and formatting that mimic government correspondence. They may:
Create a false sense of urgency (e.g., "Your IP will expire immediately if not paid").
Demand payment of fees.
Imply that you must use their specific service to secure your rights.
Official Communication Channels Please remember that as your appointed patent and trademark agents, we track your deadlines and handle your renewals. If you receive a bill from a third party, do not pay it without verifying it first.
The Reality These companies are private entities. They have no authority over your IP rights. While they may technically offer to renew your IP, they may take your money without performing the renewal.
Our Advice You have already engaged us as your IP agents to manage your portfolio. We monitor your deadlines and will always notify you well in advance when a renewal is due.
If you receive a letter asking for payment:
Do not pay.
Check the sender. Is it from our firm? Is it from an official government email?
Forward it to us. We can confirm if it is a legitimate requirement or a solicitation to be discarded.
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