Tag: Counterfeit
December 3, 2023
Design Patents as an Efficient Brand Enforcement Strategy, Particularly for Products Sold on Amazon
Let’s talk about patents. Just hearing the word “patent” can invoke apprehension that what follows involves a complicated, highly technical discussion about a topic you haven’t thought about since you were forced to take physics in high school. We get it. As enforcement experts, Vorys ...
December 1, 2023
Tech Companies Playing Lawyer—Oh My!
In the fast-paced world of online marketplaces, the allure of quick and seemingly cost-effective solutions can lead brands into risky territory. At Vorys eControl, we’ve witnessed a growing trend of tech companies positioning themselves as legal experts, promising easy takedowns and high ...
August 23, 2023
Vorys eControl’s Pulse on one of Amazon’s Newest Ventures: Buy with Prime
Vorys eControl’s Pulse on one of Amazon’s Newest Ventures: Buy with Prime Many brands are becoming more intrigued with the Buy with Prime feature that can be added to a D2C website. In this piece, eControl shares its insights and practical considerations for integrating the Buy with Prime ...
June 27, 2023
When Amazon Sues for False Copyright Claims – Vorys eControl’s Take Three Months Out and What Brands Should Be Doing in Response
When Amazon Sues for False Copyright Claims – Vorys eControl’s Take Three Months Out and What Brands Should Be Doing in Response Refresh my memory, what happened? On March 30, 2023, Amazon filed three nearly identical lawsuits in the federal district court in Seattle claiming that bad ...
March 28, 2023
Vorys eControl Expands 360 Capabilities with Addition of Brand Protection Expert Malia Ladd
Malia Ladd – a veteran brand protection expert with more than 20 years of industry experience – has joined the Vorys eControl team. She will further strengthen and broaden the solutions Vorys eControl provides to clients in the omnichannel, digitally driven world. Vorys eControl’s mission ...
February 1, 2023
Industry Insights: Apparel eCommerce Insights 1
By 2025, the United States apparel, footwear and eyewear industry is projected to increase by approximately $295 billion in eCommerce revenue in the United States. This expected growth comes with many challenges that brands in this industry may not be ready to tackle. Brands face numerous ...
January 11, 2023
Combatting Counterfeiting on Online Marketplaces
Over the last several years, I’ve worked with numerous brands to address counterfeiting issues on online marketplaces. Quite often, I’m brought in after a brand or its agency has tried to address the problem without success, sometimes causing additional harm in the process. Whether it’s ...
January 11, 2023
Confidence in Track and Trace Misplaced?
Many manufacturers believe that if they only added 1:1 tracking–serial numbers, RFID tracking, or QR codes–to their products, then their diversion problems would resolve. In working with 600+ manufacturers, Vorys eControl has observed the gamut when it comes to manufacturers investing in ...
January 3, 2023
Strategies to Combat Amazon 1P Diversion
Many manufacturers come to Vorys eControl puzzled because they see their products being “shipped from and sold by Amazon.com,” but the manufacturer does not sell directly to Amazon in a first-party or retailer relationship. When these unauthorized first-party sales occur, it can be very ...
December 12, 2022
Are You Crafting Your IP Portfolio with an Eye Towards Leveraging Enforcement Tools on Amazon?
Many brands understand that a well-rounded intellectual property portfolio is critical to protecting their market share from copycats and competitors, but with the explosion of online marketplaces like Amazon, it is critical for brands to additionally consider how to craft their IP portfolio ...
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