I Filed a Trademark for My Songwriting and Scammers Flooded My Mailbox. Here’s How I Fought Back.
I Filed a Trademark for My Songwriting and Scammers Flooded My Mailbox. Here’s How I Fought Back. As a songwriter , there are few things more exciting than taking a real step to protect your brand. A few weeks ago, I did just that by filing a U.S. Trademark for "RUSSELL NOMER MUSIC WHERE IDEAS BECOME ANTHEMS" . It was a proud moment, turning a creative concept into a protected asset. The excitement, however, was quickly overshadowed by a flood of official-looking mail. Invoices started arriving, demanding large payments for my new trademark. But as a cybersecurity professional with a CISSP certification, I knew something was wrong. These weren't legitimate bills; they were masterclasses in deception sent by predatory companies hoping to cash in on my excitement. Today, I’m taking off my songwriter hat and putting on my cybersecurity one to dissect these scams for you and to eviscerate them. Meet the Scammers: PSO and STP The two boldest offenders that landed in my Pla...