Tag: Unauthorized Sales

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Recently Jessica Cunning, Partner with Vorys eControl, spoke at the Pattern Executive Acceleration Forum in Sundance, Utah. We caught up with Jessica to get a pulse on what event attendees are talking about. Q: What are some of the key things you took away from the event? While it is true that ...

Vorys eControl’s mission is to provide brands with the most comprehensive suite of online sales control capabilities in the world. To that end, we are pleased to announce that we are now offering Vorys eControl SERP Control to help brands regain control of their online advertising channels. A ...

In a recent article, it was noted that “the global snack market is projected to reach $732.6 billion by 2026.”¹ Due to the high profitability of this industry, Kellogg announced that it will split into three publicly traded companies, focused on snacks, cereal, and plant-based foods. This ...

A recent poll by Statista1 asked Amazon sellers what are the biggest eCommerce challenges they are facing in 2022. Topping the list of pain points were the “inability to control the customer experience” and “lower profit margins.” A starting point for solving these problems is ...

In the age of digital marketing, brands spend countless hours strategizing to improve SERP rankings. Focusing on SERP rankings alone is not enough to drive online conversion and revenues. Brands need to be aware of the potential disruption from unauthorized sellers or counterfeiters that divert ...

There has been a digital transformation in the Food and Beverage Industry; analysts are forecasting online sales growth of 15-20% by 2025. This expected growth comes with many challenges that brands may not be ready to tackle. The reality is that there are many different threats food and ...

In the age of online marketplaces like Amazon, Walmart, and Alibaba, having a well-rounded patent portfolio that protects a brand’s flagship products is more important than ever. Using sophisticated online tools, marketplace sellers can easily identify hot product categories, find a product ...