You already know how important trademarks and patents are to protecting your intellectual property. But do you know how to tell the difference between the real United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and scammers pretending to be the USPTO? Here’s how the scam is playing out for businesses.

FTC Business Blog

14.09.2025

Don’t waste your energy on a solar scam | Federal Trade Commission

Solar energy and other high efficiency home improvements can help reduce energy consumption and lower utility costs for homeowners.

FTC Business Blog

15.09.2025

Mark your calendars, telemarketers and sellers! October 15 is the Telemarketing Sales Rule’s Record Store Day. | Federal Trade Commission

Get ready. It’s almost Store Your Records Day for telemarketers everywhere.

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Just what the doctor didn’t order | Federal Trade Commission

Is that really the United States Patent and Trademark Office? | Federal Trade Commission

Don’t waste your energy on a solar scam | Federal Trade Commission

Mark your calendars, telemarketers and sellers! October 15 is the Telemarketing Sales Rule’s Record Store Day. | Federal Trade Commission

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