Quick answer: To avoid a patent infringement claim, run a clearance (freedom-to-operate) review before you order large inventory, design around any close patents you find, and keep records showing your
Quick answer: Most Amazon Brand Registry rejections come down to a brand-name mismatch (your name must match your trademark exactly, including spacing and symbols), branding that is not permanently attached
Quick answer: If you receive an Amazon IP complaint, identify the type (patent, trademark, or copyright), gather your documentation before responding, and avoid filing a counter-notice you cannot fully support,
Quick answer: To license a patent, you grant another company the right to make, use, or sell your invention in exchange for payment, while you keep ownership. Royalties commonly run
One of the core concepts in patent law is prior art. At a basic level, prior art refers to evidence that an invention or similar concept already existed before the
When founders think about patents, the focus is usually on the idea itself. Is it new? Is it worth protecting? Should we file now or later? But in practice, some
Amazon sellers are using AI everywhere now: listing images, lifestyle shots, ad creatives, product demos, short-form video, and “UGC-style” content. That is not inherently a problem. AI is a powerful
Rey Barceló, partner at Barceló, Harrison & Walker, LLP, has authored the Trends and Developments section for the USA – California chapter of Trade Marks & Copyright 2026, published by
You secured your patent and launched your product. Now, a copycat has appeared on Amazon or eBay, undercutting your price and diverting your sales. This is where you must enforce
If you sell on Amazon, you know the competition is tough. New products often attract copycats, and without the right protection, your ideas can be copied, which can hurt your
