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For many Amazon sellers that offer redesigned products, a design patent application is something they should ideally seek. Even so, this does not mean that a utility patent application is completely off the table. Our Amazon Seller patent attorney explains the benefits of utility patents in addition to design patents. Why Amazon Sellers of Redesigned Products May Need Design & Utility Patents If you are Read More
The Pros of Design Patents for Amazon Sellers
A patent, in its simplest form, is a monopoly granted by the United States Federal Government to an inventor, enabling the inventor to exploit the benefits of his or her creativity. In other words, the patent holder has the right to decide who may, or may not, use the patented invention for the period during which the invention is protected. Therefore, the patented invention cannot be commercially made, used, Read More
The Differences Between Design Patents vs. Utility Patents
When you are building your brand, you need to start considering the incorporation of patents into your business. Patents have the ability to give you incredible leverage in the marketplace against your competitors. If you need help navigating the patent process, it is best to speak with an Amazon seller attorney. Once you realize that it is best to file for a patent to protect your brand, the next thing to consider Read More
The Benefits of Using a Trademark Lawyer
Using a DIY online service to file your trademark may seem like a good idea at first. After all, it is a simple form, so what could go wrong? Unfortunately, proceeding without the help of an experienced trademark lawyer can end in regret, for the following reasons. Business Growth As a business owner, one of your main goals is to grow your business, and a trademark lawyer can help you do that. One of the first Read More
What Makes a Good Trademark?
You have a plan, and you are ready to get your business off the ground. Now it is time to come up with a trademark. Before you pick one and run with it, it is critical that you consider the distinctiveness of your brand name to ensure that it can be registered and protected. It is important to first understand what exactly a trademark is. The United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) defines a trademark Read More
Why Amazon Sellers Need a Trademark
There is a big difference between simply selling products and building a brand that lasts for years to come and infuses the world with value. The former is not going to last you for long, but the latter can have a lasting impact. Any serious seller on the marketplace aims to build brand loyalty among repeat customers. While your brand represents your reputation and business in the public eye, your trademark legally Read More
Why is a Registered Trademark Important to Your Amazon Business?
Every day, around 2,000 new sellers join Amazon, creating a marketplace that is hugely saturated. Even so, there is no sign of this growth slowing down anytime in the near future. While such rapid growth can be good for your business, it also highlights the need to protect your brand. Working with an Amazon IP lawyer can make all the difference in ensuring your business receives the protection it needs. Trademark Read More
Amazon Arbitration: How It Works & Why Sellers Don’t Like It
Becoming a seller on Amazon was likely a huge step for your business, and you were probably eager to sign the paperwork and get started. However, that paperwork contains a provision that states you forfeit your right to sue Amazon should a dispute arise. Instead, you are agreeing to submit the dispute to binding arbitration. Our Amazon seller lawyer explains how the Amazon arbitration process works and why so many Read More
Suspended For Not Fulfilling Orders After Confirming Shipment?
Lately, we have noticed an increase in the number of Amazon seller account suspensions due to failure to fulfill orders after confirming shipment. This can lead to having your account suspended and your ability to access Seller Central revoked. When this happens, an Amazon suspension lawyer can help you have your account reinstated. Why Have My Seller Privileges Been Suspended For Not Fulfilling Orders After Read More
Amazon Appeal Lawyer Reveals How To Avoid Review Manipulation
It is extremely important to protect yourself against suspensions on both a listing and account level. One area to be aware of is suspensions due to review manipulation. Amazon’s policies and community guidelines prohibit any attempt to influence or inflate customers’ ratings, feedback, and reviews. If Amazon flags your listing or account for this violation, they will immediately suspend or terminate that listing or Read More
