Brand registry rejected
ID: 16669662871
Hello everyone my brand registry application was rejected, and when i tired to file again it says "application for brand is under review" please someone help in what i can do to rectify this issue. thanks
Brand registry rejected
ID: 16669662871
Hello everyone my brand registry application was rejected, and when i tired to file again it says "application for brand is under review" please someone help in what i can do to rectify this issue. thanks
22 replies
Seller_kIukTwdhvntAp
You will need a MOD to intervene and ask the Brand Registry team to close the one so you can refile.
Is that ID as CASE NUMBER?
If you have opened any cases provide a number so any MOD that happens to drop by can look it over to see if they can help.
I have given up tagging MODS unless there is a case number in the posts since it wastes time for everyone. They have to ask for it and then wait for a reply from the poster and then the poster has to wait again for the MOD to find the case, and then more waiting.………
Sandy_Amazon
Hello @Seller_rnAxmvaJ2UbWK
Thank you for updating with the case ID. I looked into your case and found that it was an appeal and your appeal was declined.
Depending on the situation, Brand Registry typically does not disclose a lot of information around the denial reason as per their policy. However, I have worked on many seller cases with Brand Registry here and have some insights/ potential reasons that may help.
Typically when sellers receive this messaging it could mean 2 things:
- The seller themselves has engaged in abusive conduct
- The trademark/brand is abusive.
For 1. If sellers have been selling for awhile, some sellers will have Account Health metrics they will need to work on, or have other selling accounts they opened in the past/present that in bad standing. (deactivated, terminated, not meeting account health metrics, unresolved claims, etc.)
If you are a new seller and do not fall under all things listed in 1, the reason for decline could be for reason 2.
For 2. Trademark reason, if sellers are working with an attorney or agent that violates United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) rules and policies, this will prevent you from enrolling in Brand Registry.
If you’re working through an intermediary, rather than directly with a U.S. licensed attorney, to seek a U.S. trademark registration or enrollment into Brand Registry, your application may be subject to additional investigation by Amazon and the USPTO.
Please check whether your attorney is a subject to an Order for Sanctions from the USPTO or listed on Potentially Misleading Solicitations. If you’re concerned about the validity of your application or the conduct of involved parties, please consult with a new private U.S. attorney to review your application.
If you review 2 and are sure that your attorney is not sanctioned by USPTO or Amazon, please appeal your case and apply again.
I understand this was A LOT of information and I'm happy to answer any questions if you have any. Thank you!
Best,
Sandy
Seller_rnAxmvaJ2UbWK
Hello Sandy, thank you for your quick response. The freelancer i hired from Fiverr to manage my previous USPTO trademark application has been found to be fraudulent. So i had to make a new application with the help of a credible US licensed attorney whom isn't sanctioned by USPTO.
I am not sure of the correct procedure to appeal the case and reapply as the link provided by amazon gives this display message
"Error This is not a valid case for "name of brand". Please click here to see your list of active cases.seems to be inactive"
Your guidance on this matter would be greatly appreciated @Sandy_Amazon
Thank you