At ESQgoⓇ, we receive a lot of questions from prospective clients wanting to know what the difference between a consultant and an attorney is when dealing with Amazon-related suspensions and disputes. They also want to know why they should choose ESQgoⓇ over other law firms. With the all-important Amazon Q4 right around the corner and so much at stake for Amazon sellers, an Amazon seller lawyer from our firm Read More

Amazon’s appellate process for account and listing deactivations for third-party sellers can be very frustrating. When a seller’s plan of action (POA) is rejected, Amazon will send you the same boilerplate email without specifying why your appeal was denied. However, there are tools and resources available to assist sellers in understanding what caused their account deactivation or listing level violation, why their Read More

In all legitimate lines of business, there are organizations that use covert methods to make money off of unsuspecting companies and individuals. Sometimes these businesses are scams. At other times they may not be scams, but they are attempting to solicit money for fees and services that are not necessary. This type of solicitation has recently been occurring among owners of U.S. trademark applications and Read More

The term DMCA Counter Notice, or Digital Millennium Copyright Act, is well-known to most Amazon sellers. This important legislation governs digital media and addresses copyright infringement in the online world.Platforms like Amazon benefit from DMCA protections by removing or disabling access to content that copyright owners claim is unlawfully used. While this safeguards platforms, it can leave sellers scrambling Read More

An original work such as an article, book, recording, photograph, logo design, or website content is automatically covered by copyright protection as soon as it is created. This means that the creator or author of the work immediately receives copyright protection on this creation, without registering for a copyright. So why would an Amazon seller take the additional steps and expenses to register their copyright Read More

If you are an Amazon seller, we know one of your worst fears is receiving a baseless complaint against your ASIN(s) or your account. When this happens, it can end up costing you and your company time, revenue, and reputation. Our Amazon Seller copyright attorney explains the best way to handle these situations.  The first thing to understand is that most copyright complaints on Amazon relate to the unauthorized use Read More

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

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

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

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