After being involved in eCommerce, as a seller, a consultant, and an attorney, we have come across many individuals and organizations claiming superior skill, or knowledge pertaining to their services for Amazon sellers. We respect everyone’s rights to market their products, and services, and to make allegations pertaining to their services, nonetheless its noteworthy to indicate that these are merely marketing strategies and are not proven facts.
The Difference? Your account is suspended. You want to get back online and resolve your issue with Amazon. Do you want to speak to a clerk or a paralegal who has no prior selling experience, doesn’t understand the challenges a online seller experiences, and most importantly doesn’t have any legal skill, or superior knowledge pertaining to Amazon? We wouldn’t. That’s the difference.
Recently on Instagram there was an advertisement by a law office indicating that their paralegals draft the “best” plans of action in the world and that they do the most plans of action in the world. While we are cognizant of the fact that some organizations such as the world famous McDonalds may serve the most clients, this is far from fact to presume that their product is the “best”. In fact, the work is being done by individuals who are often operating off of a prewritten script without the necessary attention to your specific matters.
As a boutique firm, we devote the time, skill, and resources necessary to each and every individual client. We want you to succeed, as your success is our success. We investigate your suspension with you. We collect al the necessary information and our attorneys work directly with you to draft a specific plan of action to address your suspension. This is not “reheated” law. This is gourmet legal service with highly skilled, highly experienced Amazon sellers counsel.
We want the best for our clients, under any circumstances. If you have been suspended on Amazon and want a free consultation or second opinion, please contact us so we can help address your concerns.
We were recently contacted by a client who received a “trademark infringement on Amazon. Our client was stunned, indicating that they had purchased the items from a authorized reseller, and did not understand what and why there was such a violation initiated.
There are a lot of companies taking on brand protection responsibilities, and handling these matters irresponsibly. In the particular case at hand, the brand protection agency had made revisions to the Amazon listing to “bundle” the item with an item of their own branding, thereby making it their listing which they can claim a trademark to on their product/brand. They then utilize this to file infringement complaints on Amazon against third party sellers and to get the sellers off of their desired listing. When practiced effectively and targeting high velocity ASIN’s, this can make it lucrative for the seller, and as a byproduct lucrative for the brand protection agency.
This is not only unethical, it is inherently wrong. This is actionable under several theories of law where both the brand enforcement agencies as well as the trademark owner can face serious consequences. When addressing these enforcement agencies, resolution is often quickly achievable so long as they obtain their target which is an agreement to refrain from listing against the existing ASIN again.
If you or someone you know has had an issue with a brand protection agency wrongfully claiming an infringement on Amazon, contact us as we will be happy to help. Our consultations are always free, as we want all our clients, and in turn our Amazon sellers to successfully stay on Amazon.
Aryan Amid, attorney at LA Law Group, talks to you about the dangers of a counterfeit complaint on Amazon and its effects on your selling account, as well as the pitfalls to watch out for when sourcing products for sale on your account.
1) Sourcing
When sourcing – you want to be sure you are sourcing your product from a reputable company who is an authorized reseller/distributor of those products or who has the IP rights for the products in question. We saw in one instance where a seller was sold headphones which were very similar to Apple EarPod design. The sellers failure to do their due diligence and identify that the product they are purchasing and subsequently offering for sale infringes on another parties IP rights led to the suspension of their seller account.
2) Listing
When selecting an existing listing on Amazon to sell your products – read the entire listing detail page and make sure your item is a 100% match to that item page. If there are any inaccuracies or errors, DO NOT LIST. We too often see sellers purchasing a generic product from Alibaba or the likes, and then listing it on the IP owners listings on Amazon. In these instances again, the sellers fail to do their due diligence which and often does lead to the suspension of their seller account.
We at LA Law Group are dedicated to your long term success on Amazon. For more information on these or any other Amazon related legal question contact us for a free consultation at 866-62-LALAW.
As a personal injury law firm in California, we frequently deal with representing injurred parties after an accident and helping them obtain world class medical treatment for their injuries as well as fighting with the injurance companies to recover the maximum amounts for our clients.
Each and every case is analayzed and treated individually as we recognize that there is no cookie cutter approach to personal injury law which yields results. Nonetheless, we can draw from years of experience on both the Plaintiff and Defense side to obtain optimal results for our clients.
During the COVID 19 era, the wrold around us has changed, and despite seeing fewer cars on the road, there have still been many accidents.
California State University of Northridge (CSUN) is generally mostly a commuter university with students driving throughout California for their daily class schedules. The area immediately surrounding CSUN, including Nordhoff Blvd have seen a rise in the numberof accidents and related injuries. The area immediately around CSUN including the intersection of Reseda and Nordhoff is a common location wherein accidents take place.
As a prior CSUN student, we recognize that this is not news as this has been taking place for many years, nonetheless it is noteworthy that there are so many CSUN students who are injured in an auto accident and instead of seeing proper legal representation, they make the error of trying and handling the situation directly. While we understand the underlying reasons, it is always advisable for an injured party to obtain the necessary representaiton promptly after and accident to preserve their rights and remedies against the responsible parties.
If you or your loved ones are inured in an accident, contact one of the attorneys at LA Law Group for prompt assistance.
When you are selecting an attorney, you are in need of representation that can get you results. We are not in the practice of publishing video’s, blogs, articles, or the kind. We are not a marketing company.
We are a law practice that is wholly devoted to our clients and their matters, and stop at nothing short of obtaining ideal outcomes through unique legal strategies and solutions. There are no cookie cutters and no short cuts.
We often notice other law firms where the attorney’s spend more time marketing than practicing law, and in reality there are clerks or paralegals handling client matters. Our first piece of advice, if you see this, RUN! A law practice must be devoted to the understanding and application of the law, a practice that cannot freely and effectively be delegated.
Our clients matters come directly to our attorneys who treat each matter as their first and foremost priority. Each case is researched thoroughly, and we apply our unique approach to obtaining ideal outcomes based on the facts of the case
We have recovered millions of dollars for our clients, and we look forward to advocating on your behalf.
At LA Law Group, you will always be greeted with a warm smile and be welcomed into the office. We take the time to get to know our clients on a personal level. It is extremely important to be on a professional and friendly level so we truly understand your situation and can guide you to the best solution in your matter. We are here to give you trusted legal advice, but also to listen to you, give you some peace of mind and help you achieve the goals you have set out for yourself.
Only our attorneys will work on your case. Other law firms pass casework on to paralegals or legal assistants. Here, your case will be handled directly by an attorney from start to finish. We also work with you to formulate the best long-term solution for your matter. We keep clients’ best interests at the forefront of cases and ensure that the assistance you need is provided to help you and your family for the long haul, not just to offer quick-fix solutions.
