Original Word Mark Denied, Design Mark in Different Class Denied Even After Appeal. What do I do?
I originally launched a brand in the supplement category using IP Accelerator, which got denied for being too similar with another brand. At that time, instead of rebranding I abandoned that category and started selling in an unrelated category. Concurrently, I applied for a new design mark within this different class. I used this pending registration to attach to the original denied word mark. I was denied, I appealed with all the necessary information and got denied.
I have reapplied under a different class which does not conflict with this initial rejection. Is there a way to go about this without complete rebranding and refiling under a different mark? I want to continue using this mark in a separate class. I assumed Amazon would have allowed me to connect this pending design mark since it's pending and in a completely different class.
Original Word Mark Denied, Design Mark in Different Class Denied Even After Appeal. What do I do?
I originally launched a brand in the supplement category using IP Accelerator, which got denied for being too similar with another brand. At that time, instead of rebranding I abandoned that category and started selling in an unrelated category. Concurrently, I applied for a new design mark within this different class. I used this pending registration to attach to the original denied word mark. I was denied, I appealed with all the necessary information and got denied.
I have reapplied under a different class which does not conflict with this initial rejection. Is there a way to go about this without complete rebranding and refiling under a different mark? I want to continue using this mark in a separate class. I assumed Amazon would have allowed me to connect this pending design mark since it's pending and in a completely different class.
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Sandy_Amazon
Hi @Seller_agRNh5EWD0sdu
My name is Sandy from the Community manager team.
Do you happen to have a support case on this topic for me to investigate further? I need specifics like brand names and what seller support or brand registry support has provided as information so far.
Best,
Sandy
