Amazon loves sellers with an exemplary reputation, who obey its rules and respect its policies. Easier said than done, apparently. But why do some sellers give Amazon the cold shoulder, and thus, jeopardize their career? Sometimes it is just a matter of negligence. Not everyone pores over Amazon’s policies, but it’s the little details that are vital. And sometimes, certain sellers think they are above the law and don’t read policies at all. Whatever we choose to or not, we’re not free to alter the consequences, and Amazon seller suspension is an obvious case in point.
When selling on Amazon, Intellectual Property concerns might arise, which in Got Suspended Clients ‘estimation is considered to be a difficult case. There are three types of Intellectual Property rights that should be considered when selling on Amazon, otherwise, you will have your seller account suspended at the drop of a hat.
- Trademarks
- Patents
- Copyrights
Trademark? What Is It?
Today, we will introduce you only to the trademark and what role it plays in your business operations. According to U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the federal agency for granting U.S. patents and registering trademarks, this term is “a word, phrase, symbol, and/or design that identifies and distinguishes the source of the goods of one party from those of others.”
Beyond any reasonable doubt, following Amazon’s policies concerning the trademark is vital for smooth sailing across Amazon.
What Should I Do With USPTO?
Starting a business on Amazon is a huge responsibility, and sellers should be prepared for everything in order not to get in trouble with the law. This is when actions speak louder than words, and it should be evident to Amazon.
First and foremost, sellers should find out whether a similar trademark has already been registered under someone else’s name. And here comes USPTO. It gives the opportunity to identify similar marks which will help an Amazon seller avoid unpleasant consequences.
Consequences?
Be careful. There’ll be the devil to pay! Trademark infringement will have a ripple effect on your account, as well as your reputation and finances. Once you infringed upon trademark rights, you’ll face two different, but outrageous options. Having a lawsuit against you is perhaps the lesser of two evils if another option is losing your account due to Amazon seller suspension.
What to Search?
Stroll over to USPTO’s website and find the TESS section. If you look closer, you’ll see a “Search Trademark” section, where “Search our trademark database” will pop up. There are several search options, including Basic Word Mark Search, Work and/or Design Mark Search, Word, and/or Design Mark search. It depends on what you’re searching for; if, for example, it is just a wordmark, owners, and all that jazz, you’ll need Basic Word Mark Search (New User).
Got Suspended Client has seen many sellers trying to deal with Intellectual Property Amazon Suspensions, and unfortunately, it is a far cry from simple cases like Verification issues, even though Amazon guarantees a “fair hearing” by letting sellers provide documents and information in order to have the chance to reinstate their suspended account.
Having Intellectual Property issues is not an open-and-shut case, however, Got Suspended Clients will help you deal with this suspension. Just don’t give up and do your best to avoid infringing upon one party’s rights.
