Tag: Sales

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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 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 ...
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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 ...
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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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September 30, 2022

Recent Trends in Amazon Brand Registry Reporting

Amazon Brand Registry is a tool on Amazon whose purpose is to help manufacturers “protect your intellectual property,” “manage your listings,” and “grow your business.”[1] While Amazon Brand Registry can be a helpful tool for reporting infringement of a brand’s intellectual ...
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August 31, 2022

Recent Seventh Circuit Decision Supports Personal Jurisdiction Where Online Seller Allegedly Sold a Single Infringing Product into Manufacturer’s Forum State via Third-Party Sales on Amazon

Everyone wants a home court advantage. This is why in cases involving the online sales of products that allegedly infringe on the plaintiff/manufacturer’s trademarks, the manufacturer often decides to file the lawsuit in the state where the manufacturer is headquartered (rather than where the ...