Alerts

Warning: Trademark emails misusing the name and SRA ID of Mansoor Raza

11 May 2026

Emails regarding purported intellectual property registration have been sent, misusing the name of a genuine Registered Foreign Lawyer Mansoor Raza.

What is the scam?

Email correspondence has been sent, misusing the name and SRA ID of a genuine Registered Foreign Lawyer authorised and regulated by the SRA (see below).

The emails inform the recipient that a competing company has initiated a trademark filing with the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) to register the name and logo of the recipient’s business. The emails invite the recipients to secure trademark registration of the company name and offers to assist with this process. The recipients are encouraged to respond within 48 hours.

The emails were sent from the email address 'mansoor@mansoorrazalegal.com'. The emails also include the website address 'mansoorrazalegal.com' and were purportedly sent by 'Mansoor Raza IP Solicitor'.

The SRA does not authorise or regulate a firm of solicitors called 'Mansoor Raza Legal'.

Any business or transaction through the above email address or website is not undertaken by a firm or solicitor authorised and regulated by the SRA.

Is there a genuine firm or person?

The SRA authorises and regulates a genuine Registered Foreign Lawyer Mansoor Raza SRA ID 7821366.

Mansoor Raza has confirmed that he does not have any connection to the correspondence 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.