Alerts

Warning: Trademark email misusing the name of Stephen Bennett purporting to be from 'Trademarks Filers'

26 June 2026

An email has been sent misusing the name Stephen Bennett in connection with purported trademark ownership.

What is the scam?

The SRA has been informed that an email has been sent misusing the name of a genuine solicitor (see below).

The email seen by the SRA is in relation to a supposed conflicting trademark application. The correspondence purports to act as a 'formal and final notice' advising the recipient that the third party's trademark application will be submitted to UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO).

The email was sent from 'stephen.bennett@trademarksfiler.co.uk' and the email signature misuses the name of a genuine solicitor (see below) purporting to hold the position of an 'Intellectual Property Lawyer.' The signature also quotes the address of '3 Bloomsbury Place, Greater London, WC1A 2QA', telephone number '020 8050 6337', email address 'stephen.bennett@trademarksfilers.co.uk' and the website of 'www.trademarksfilers.co.uk.'

Any business or transaction through the above address, email addresses, telephone number and website are not undertaken by any individual authorised and regulated by the SRA.

Is there a genuine firm or person?

The SRA authorises and regulates a genuine solicitor called Stephen Bennett. The SRA number for the genuine solicitor is 167973.

The genuine solicitor has confirmed that they have no connection to the correspondence and contact details referred to in the above alert.

What should I do?

When a firm's or individual's identity has been copied exactly (or cloned), due diligence is necessary. If you receive correspondence claiming to be from the above firm(s) or individual(s), or information of a similar nature to that described, you should conduct your own due diligence by checking the authenticity of the correspondence by contacting the law firm directly by reliable and established means. You can contact the SRA to find out if individuals or firms are regulated and authorised by the SRA and verify an individual's or firm's practising details. Other verification methods, such as checking public records (e.g. telephone directories and company records) may be required in other circumstances.