Copyright violation of my book The Spinal Engine
I noticed that Amazon permits the selling of my book "The Spinal Engine" ISBN: 9781427629975 whereas I am the sole owner of the worldwide rights. Several companies are doing this, and I am asking why Amazon permits such dishonest activity. I noticed for exemple "Perpetual Textbooks" (which sold 103 books in 12 months) ; "Good read" etc..
I am asking Amazon to remove these dishonest sellers from its selling platform.
Copyright violation of my book The Spinal Engine
I noticed that Amazon permits the selling of my book "The Spinal Engine" ISBN: 9781427629975 whereas I am the sole owner of the worldwide rights. Several companies are doing this, and I am asking why Amazon permits such dishonest activity. I noticed for exemple "Perpetual Textbooks" (which sold 103 books in 12 months) ; "Good read" etc..
I am asking Amazon to remove these dishonest sellers from its selling platform.
2 replies
Seller_kIukTwdhvntAp
"I am asking Amazon to remove these dishonest sellers from its selling platform. "
Well, Perpetual Textbooks is selling it as USED not new so unless you can go to Amazon like the BIG publishers have done and get it gated for both new and used it's going to be hard to stop them from selling used.
Do you (or did you) get this printed and distributed through any wholesalers? If so, did you put any restrictions on the agreements for printing and distribution that prohibited the future sale on sites such as Amazon, eBay and others?
You can TRY WHITELISTING --
It seems clear that Amazon is only allowing MAJOR brands to 'whitelist' which sellers are authorized.
It was suggested by one of the long term experienced sellers on a different forum that the following has worked successfully in the past.
Have your attorney send a carefully worded Demand Letter (by Certified Mail) to Amazon’s "Office of the General Counsel".
These are the most recent addresses I could find for the legal beagles…………...
Amazon.com Legal Department
410 Terry Avenue North
Seattle, WA 98109-5210
Amazon.com Legal Department
P.O. Box 81226
Seattle, WA 98108
I would think that you would want to include appropriate paperwork showing ownership of the TM from the USPTO, proof of registration in Brand Registry, and, any links to cases and messages that show that SO FAR Amazon has refused to protect your brand.
Basically, you need to put Amazon on notice that you expect the protections promised by Brand Registry.
OTHER addresses for other purposes --
These are the most recent addresses I that found on a different (more useful) Forum for the legal beagles…………...
For email and mail delivery use:
Amazon.com Legal Department
P.O. Box 81226
Seattle, WA 98108
Phone: (206) 266-4064
Fax: (206) 266-7010
E-mail: copyright@amazon.com
For courier delivery use:
Amazon.com Legal Department
410 Terry Avenue North
Seattle, WA 98109-5210
USA
For sending a legal “process” item:
Amazon.com, Inc.
Corporation Service Company
300 Deschutes Way SW, Suite 208 MC-CSC1
Tumwater, WA 98501
Attn: Legal Department – Legal Process
Connor_Amazon
Hi @Seller_y0LHnCcPKTdaW
I see you posted a duplicate thread about this already. I am going to close this one out, in the future please only post one thread per issue.
Thank you,
Connor
