USPTO Targets 10,500 Fraudulent Trademark Filings

The United States Patent and Trademark Office announced actions to remove thousands of trademarks from the federal register based on fraudulent submissions. In 11 administrative orders issued since October 2025, the agency addressed cases involving forged attorney signatures and invented registration requirements and fees.

These measures aim to clean the trademark register of invalid marks resulting from scam practices and improper filings. The USPTO published a trademark alert highlighting the recent enforcement steps taken against such abuses.

Brand owners and practitioners are advised to monitor their portfolios for any impact from these administrative actions. The effort reflects ongoing USPTO initiatives to maintain the integrity of the trademark system.

Sources: https://ipwatchdog.com/2026/05/13/uspto-targets-removal-10500-trademarks-fraudulent-submissions-scam-billing-practices/ https://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/trademark-updates-announcements