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Received Intellectual Property Complaint

Hi All. I've been selling a firefighter knife (ASIN B0046ZLBS0) since about 2013 under my own PL brand. I've only sold several hundred on Amazon since inception so I won't be too upset if it's lost.

Today I received an intellectual property complaint (Complaint ID 17882907271) under trademark 7756650, which is newly registered and on the supplemental registry. The trademark is FIRE FIGHTER and applies to knives and cutting tools. My issue is that no where on the listing, not even on the keywords, does it say FIRE FIGHTER, instead it says firefighter, one word, not two. There is no trademark on USPTO for the word FIREFIGHTER as it applies to knives/cutting tools.

I'm really not sure if I should be filing a counter-notice or something else. Amazon only gives me two options, accept it or provide evidence of compliance. Within the evidence of compliance option I MUST check one of these boxes yet none seem to apply to me:

"Note: Generic explanations or any documents other than those requested do not meet the requirements for reinstatement.

1. A Letter of Authorization (LOA)/Licensing Agreement (LA) from the Rights Owner authorizing you to sell the product.

2. Invoice for the products sold under this ASIN

3. Order ID from Amazon.

4. Your registered Trademark number"

I tried searching for an answer on forums but either there aren't any good answers or Amazon's search feature is limited. I was able to find how to file a counter-notice on Amazons help pages but when I followed it step-by-step, it led me to the above 4 options only, which don't seem to apply. Any advice/direction will be appreciated!

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Received Intellectual Property Complaint

Hi All. I've been selling a firefighter knife (ASIN B0046ZLBS0) since about 2013 under my own PL brand. I've only sold several hundred on Amazon since inception so I won't be too upset if it's lost.

Today I received an intellectual property complaint (Complaint ID 17882907271) under trademark 7756650, which is newly registered and on the supplemental registry. The trademark is FIRE FIGHTER and applies to knives and cutting tools. My issue is that no where on the listing, not even on the keywords, does it say FIRE FIGHTER, instead it says firefighter, one word, not two. There is no trademark on USPTO for the word FIREFIGHTER as it applies to knives/cutting tools.

I'm really not sure if I should be filing a counter-notice or something else. Amazon only gives me two options, accept it or provide evidence of compliance. Within the evidence of compliance option I MUST check one of these boxes yet none seem to apply to me:

"Note: Generic explanations or any documents other than those requested do not meet the requirements for reinstatement.

1. A Letter of Authorization (LOA)/Licensing Agreement (LA) from the Rights Owner authorizing you to sell the product.

2. Invoice for the products sold under this ASIN

3. Order ID from Amazon.

4. Your registered Trademark number"

I tried searching for an answer on forums but either there aren't any good answers or Amazon's search feature is limited. I was able to find how to file a counter-notice on Amazons help pages but when I followed it step-by-step, it led me to the above 4 options only, which don't seem to apply. Any advice/direction will be appreciated!

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Currently, the listing was removed but under Account Health Rating Impact, it says "no impact". I'm worried that if I take no action it will eventually have an impact. Any suggestions?

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Try speaking to a trademark attorney. As far as getting your listing reinstated, read carefully what amazon said and is asking for. You may want to have a conversation also with Riverbend Consulting. They helped me get a brand reinstated.

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Do you have either a patent or trademark on your product? If no then you may be in for an expensive prolonged fight. Also if no you may be able to challenge the trademark.

FYI - there is no counter notice on an alleged trademark violation - only on a copyright (DMCA counter-complaint). As for Amazon's box checking - that is designed to prevent you from winning an arbitration case should you file one.

No matter what you should consult a Patent/Trademark attorney. Because no one here on this forum can help you (and that goes doubly for the mods).

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Received Intellectual Property Complaint

Hi All. I've been selling a firefighter knife (ASIN B0046ZLBS0) since about 2013 under my own PL brand. I've only sold several hundred on Amazon since inception so I won't be too upset if it's lost.

Today I received an intellectual property complaint (Complaint ID 17882907271) under trademark 7756650, which is newly registered and on the supplemental registry. The trademark is FIRE FIGHTER and applies to knives and cutting tools. My issue is that no where on the listing, not even on the keywords, does it say FIRE FIGHTER, instead it says firefighter, one word, not two. There is no trademark on USPTO for the word FIREFIGHTER as it applies to knives/cutting tools.

I'm really not sure if I should be filing a counter-notice or something else. Amazon only gives me two options, accept it or provide evidence of compliance. Within the evidence of compliance option I MUST check one of these boxes yet none seem to apply to me:

"Note: Generic explanations or any documents other than those requested do not meet the requirements for reinstatement.

1. A Letter of Authorization (LOA)/Licensing Agreement (LA) from the Rights Owner authorizing you to sell the product.

2. Invoice for the products sold under this ASIN

3. Order ID from Amazon.

4. Your registered Trademark number"

I tried searching for an answer on forums but either there aren't any good answers or Amazon's search feature is limited. I was able to find how to file a counter-notice on Amazons help pages but when I followed it step-by-step, it led me to the above 4 options only, which don't seem to apply. Any advice/direction will be appreciated!

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Seller_dB6w3MwKjuOjL

Received Intellectual Property Complaint

Hi All. I've been selling a firefighter knife (ASIN B0046ZLBS0) since about 2013 under my own PL brand. I've only sold several hundred on Amazon since inception so I won't be too upset if it's lost.

Today I received an intellectual property complaint (Complaint ID 17882907271) under trademark 7756650, which is newly registered and on the supplemental registry. The trademark is FIRE FIGHTER and applies to knives and cutting tools. My issue is that no where on the listing, not even on the keywords, does it say FIRE FIGHTER, instead it says firefighter, one word, not two. There is no trademark on USPTO for the word FIREFIGHTER as it applies to knives/cutting tools.

I'm really not sure if I should be filing a counter-notice or something else. Amazon only gives me two options, accept it or provide evidence of compliance. Within the evidence of compliance option I MUST check one of these boxes yet none seem to apply to me:

"Note: Generic explanations or any documents other than those requested do not meet the requirements for reinstatement.

1. A Letter of Authorization (LOA)/Licensing Agreement (LA) from the Rights Owner authorizing you to sell the product.

2. Invoice for the products sold under this ASIN

3. Order ID from Amazon.

4. Your registered Trademark number"

I tried searching for an answer on forums but either there aren't any good answers or Amazon's search feature is limited. I was able to find how to file a counter-notice on Amazons help pages but when I followed it step-by-step, it led me to the above 4 options only, which don't seem to apply. Any advice/direction will be appreciated!

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Received Intellectual Property Complaint

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Hi All. I've been selling a firefighter knife (ASIN B0046ZLBS0) since about 2013 under my own PL brand. I've only sold several hundred on Amazon since inception so I won't be too upset if it's lost.

Today I received an intellectual property complaint (Complaint ID 17882907271) under trademark 7756650, which is newly registered and on the supplemental registry. The trademark is FIRE FIGHTER and applies to knives and cutting tools. My issue is that no where on the listing, not even on the keywords, does it say FIRE FIGHTER, instead it says firefighter, one word, not two. There is no trademark on USPTO for the word FIREFIGHTER as it applies to knives/cutting tools.

I'm really not sure if I should be filing a counter-notice or something else. Amazon only gives me two options, accept it or provide evidence of compliance. Within the evidence of compliance option I MUST check one of these boxes yet none seem to apply to me:

"Note: Generic explanations or any documents other than those requested do not meet the requirements for reinstatement.

1. A Letter of Authorization (LOA)/Licensing Agreement (LA) from the Rights Owner authorizing you to sell the product.

2. Invoice for the products sold under this ASIN

3. Order ID from Amazon.

4. Your registered Trademark number"

I tried searching for an answer on forums but either there aren't any good answers or Amazon's search feature is limited. I was able to find how to file a counter-notice on Amazons help pages but when I followed it step-by-step, it led me to the above 4 options only, which don't seem to apply. Any advice/direction will be appreciated!

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Currently, the listing was removed but under Account Health Rating Impact, it says "no impact". I'm worried that if I take no action it will eventually have an impact. Any suggestions?

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Try speaking to a trademark attorney. As far as getting your listing reinstated, read carefully what amazon said and is asking for. You may want to have a conversation also with Riverbend Consulting. They helped me get a brand reinstated.

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Do you have either a patent or trademark on your product? If no then you may be in for an expensive prolonged fight. Also if no you may be able to challenge the trademark.

FYI - there is no counter notice on an alleged trademark violation - only on a copyright (DMCA counter-complaint). As for Amazon's box checking - that is designed to prevent you from winning an arbitration case should you file one.

No matter what you should consult a Patent/Trademark attorney. Because no one here on this forum can help you (and that goes doubly for the mods).

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Seller_dB6w3MwKjuOjL

Currently, the listing was removed but under Account Health Rating Impact, it says "no impact". I'm worried that if I take no action it will eventually have an impact. Any suggestions?

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Seller_dB6w3MwKjuOjL

Currently, the listing was removed but under Account Health Rating Impact, it says "no impact". I'm worried that if I take no action it will eventually have an impact. Any suggestions?

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Seller_3xRb4ZsWptbDm

Try speaking to a trademark attorney. As far as getting your listing reinstated, read carefully what amazon said and is asking for. You may want to have a conversation also with Riverbend Consulting. They helped me get a brand reinstated.

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Seller_3xRb4ZsWptbDm

Try speaking to a trademark attorney. As far as getting your listing reinstated, read carefully what amazon said and is asking for. You may want to have a conversation also with Riverbend Consulting. They helped me get a brand reinstated.

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Seller_24FzucbyGtgZS

Do you have either a patent or trademark on your product? If no then you may be in for an expensive prolonged fight. Also if no you may be able to challenge the trademark.

FYI - there is no counter notice on an alleged trademark violation - only on a copyright (DMCA counter-complaint). As for Amazon's box checking - that is designed to prevent you from winning an arbitration case should you file one.

No matter what you should consult a Patent/Trademark attorney. Because no one here on this forum can help you (and that goes doubly for the mods).

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Seller_24FzucbyGtgZS

Do you have either a patent or trademark on your product? If no then you may be in for an expensive prolonged fight. Also if no you may be able to challenge the trademark.

FYI - there is no counter notice on an alleged trademark violation - only on a copyright (DMCA counter-complaint). As for Amazon's box checking - that is designed to prevent you from winning an arbitration case should you file one.

No matter what you should consult a Patent/Trademark attorney. Because no one here on this forum can help you (and that goes doubly for the mods).

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