To whom it may concern:

 

I am an attorney writing on behalf of Arm. It has come to Arm’s attention that one or more emails originating from this email address have claimed to offer a database of personal information of Arm DevSummit attendees.  Please be advised that Arm strongly believes that such solicitations are unauthorized and may constitute violations of one or more state and/or federal laws. 

 

In addition, the use of Arm’s federally registered trademark for CoreSight (U.S. Trademark No. 4930183) as a portion of an email address offering to sell confidential information regarding Arm DevSummit attendees is likely to cause confusion regarding the source of your offer.  The use of a registered trademark in a manner that is likely to cause confusion or to deceive is a violation of 15 U.S.C. § 1114, and a trademark registrant may recover damages, including costs and attorneys’ fees, under 15 U.S.C. § 1117.

 

If you contend that you are an authorized custodian of this information and that your e‐mail solicitations are lawful, please provide an explanation.  Otherwise, Arm hereby demands that you and any affiliates cease and desist any and all solicitations purporting to offer to sell the personal information of Arm DevSummit attendees.  In addition, Arm hereby demands that you and any affiliates cease any use of the CoreSight registered trademark in any manner which falsely suggests a connection between you and Arm or that is likely to cause confusion.

 

Please be advised that Arm intends to explore additional appropriate means to cease this activity, including alerting the U.S. Federal Trade Commission and the Office of the Attorney General of California.

 

Regards,

-mjf

 

Michael J. Forbes

mforbes@reedsmith.com

 

Reed Smith LLP

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