Attorney Fraud

Atty’s Final Act For Porn Film Copyright Shakedown Scheme: Disbarment

Leave a Comment / Attorney Fraud, Attorney Internet Scams, Copyright ethics, Criminal Conviction, Dishonesty, IP Ethics, IP Litigation Sanctions / By

Once upon a time, John Steele, the founder of the law firm formally known as Prenda Law, believed he had found the perfect recipe for a successful niche copyright law practice. First, monitor certain file-sharing websites containing porn and obtain the IP addresses of individuals who downloaded or attempted to download said porn. Next, file …

Atty’s Final Act For Porn Film Copyright Shakedown Scheme: Disbarment Read More »

Fraudulent Trademark Solicitations Raise Ethical Concerns For TM Attys

Leave a Comment / Attorney Fraud, Client Funds, Competence, Trademark Ethics / By

The USPTO today issued a warning about the dangers of fraudulent trademark solicitations.  In a blog posted on the USPTO’s website (link here), Commissioner for Trademarks Mary Boney Denison warned: Trademark solicitations have been a global problem for decades, including for USPTO customers, and we have implemented several measures to protect our customers against them. …

Fraudulent Trademark Solicitations Raise Ethical Concerns For TM Attys Read More »

Scroll to Top