ERROR 5461 and Brand Restriction while applying for Catalog Authorization
I'm encountering a 5461 error while applying for Catalog Authorization, along with a brand restriction message:
“We see that you are trying to create a listing for one of the brands which is currently restricted. We are currently not accepting applications to create ASIN(s) for the provided brand name."
This product is new and hasn't been listed on Amazon before. As the official distributor of the brand in the U.S., I recently obtained full ownership of the brand from the manufacturer. I'm also in the process of applying for a trademark through the IP Accelerator program to qualify for the Brand Registry.
I will double-check with the manufacturer regarding the UPC code registered in the GS1 database.
My question is: If I register the trademark, will this brand restriction be lifted?
I appreciate any guidance or advice on how to resolve this issue.
1 reply
Manny_Amazon
Hello @Seller_RdCqu9BMway3P,
I'm sorry you're running into Error 5461. If you encounter this error message, it is because you have not been authorized to create new ASINs for the brand. You may still seek approval to create the new ASIN if you can show that it is an authentic product of the brand for which no ASIN exists yet. You'll find potential solutions to this in the Error Code 5461 and approval requirements help page and Resolve error 5461 Seller University video.
If you have tried resolving using the above but still running into this error, please contact Support for additional troubleshooting. If you provide your case ID, I'll review to see if any escalation is needed.
Regards,
- Manny
