Tag: Knock-offs

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 ...

Our company wants to litigate against an unauthorized reseller, where do we start? Great news, Vorys eControl loves litigating! Our dedicated Vorys eControl litigation team will start by conducting an assessment of your brand’s policies and practices to be sure that the recommendations we ...

What do mascara, menstrual underwear, and outdoor jackets have in common? Manufacturers of all of these products have been sued by consumers on the ground that their products contain one of the thousands of man-made chemicals referred to as PFAS (aka “forever chemicals”). And there are many ...

In today's ever-evolving digital landscape, brands are confronted with a multifaceted challenge: how to strategically expand their online sales while safeguarding their reputation and consumer trust from the clutches of malicious actors. If your brand is struggling with how to hone in on the ...

Many manufacturers are mindful that their product descriptions and other listing content on Amazon and other online forums should be accurate and not misleading to avoid consumer complaints, deceptive trade practices claims, or regulatory actions. Indeed, many brands have persons specifically ...

It is well-known that brands face constant challenges in their eCommerce channels. Unauthorized sellers, stolen and counterfeit products, and other disrupters can drive down revenues and hurt the brand’s reputation. Most brands implement a holistic eControl Program comprised of data, ...

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 ...

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 ...

As bad actors increasingly market copycat and competitive products on Amazon and other online marketplaces, manufacturers should consider using their patent portfolio as another tool to defend their brand and control online sales. Vorys eControl and the intellectual property team at Vorys, ...

To succeed in the online marketplace era, brands must take control of their online sales. Unfortunately, there is a great deal of confusion over how best to do so. It is common for brands attempting to achieve control over online sales to first attempt various half-measures that quickly prove ...