# \#intellectual-propert **URL:** https://sellersasksellers.com/tag/intellectual-propert/131.md [Latest](https://sellersasksellers.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://sellersasksellers.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://sellersasksellers.com/tags.md) --- ## [Scab Removal Day](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/scab-removal-day/3551)
**Author:** [@VTR](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/VTR)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2025, 6:54pm UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/scab-removal-day/3551 "2025-11-07T18:54:24Z")
The first week of every month, we have scab removal day where myself and two others scour the internet looking for drop shippers, IP thieves, and other marketplace scabs. I cannot express enough the necessity for bra… --- ## [Copyright infringement violation for ASIN not sold since early 2024](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/copyright-infringement-violation-for-asin-not-sold-since-early-2024/6040)
**Author:** [@Gandalf](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/Gandalf)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2025, 12:11am UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/copyright-infringement-violation-for-asin-not-sold-since-early-2024/6040 "2025-05-23T00:11:18Z")
I just received two copyright infringement violations (both for photos) for an ASIN that we haven’t sold since early 2024. This is a product from a manufacturer from whom we purchased direct until they decided they were … --- ## [walmart IP, permanently gated from Neutrogena](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/walmart-ip-permanently-gated-from-neutrogena/5588)
**Author:** [@Becca](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/Becca)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2025, 5:50pm UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/walmart-ip-permanently-gated-from-neutrogena/5588 "2025-02-14T17:50:37Z")
Hi, has anyone received an IP from Walmart? I got one for Neutrogena months ago, and have about 100 units wfs. They finally decided that ‘a decision has been made’ and I can’t sell Neutrogena anymore. There are other 3p … --- ## [What does a UK Design Right actually cover? (and advice request)](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/what-does-a-uk-design-right-actually-cover-and-advice-request/5314)
**Author:** [@nzt48](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/nzt48)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2025, 4:09pm UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/what-does-a-uk-design-right-actually-cover-and-advice-request/5314 "2025-01-07T16:09:41Z")
I have had one of my best selling item listings removed because another seller has claimed it has infringed on their registered UK design right. I have looked it up and the shape of the product is clearly different. Doe… --- ## [\[Polygon\] itch.io says it was taken down by Funko](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/polygon-itch-io-says-it-was-taken-down-by-funko/5251)
**Author:** [@Pepper\_Thine\_Angus](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/Pepper_Thine_Angus)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2024, 7:12pm UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/polygon-itch-io-says-it-was-taken-down-by-funko/5251 "2024-12-31T19:12:26Z")
So the interesting points here: The software allegedly used by Funko that took the itch.io site down is made by a company called BrandShield. BrandShield describes itself as an “AI-powered online anti-counterfeiting … --- ## [\[The Verge\] Bad influence](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/the-verge-bad-influence/5121)
**Author:** [@papy](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/papy)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2024, 10:56pm UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/the-verge-bad-influence/5121 "2024-11-27T22:56:22Z")
Amazon influencers like Gifford and Sheil don’t make content just to inspire people. They post on TikTok and Instagram to redirect audiences back to Amazon. In some ways, it is the most ruthless version of influencer ma… --- ## [Class Action Anyone? (Against Walmart for Repeated IP Violations)](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/class-action-anyone-against-walmart-for-repeated-ip-violations/5046)
**Author:** [@TheMoonRing](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/TheMoonRing)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2024, 12:06am UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/class-action-anyone-against-walmart-for-repeated-ip-violations/5046 "2024-11-14T00:06:25Z")
Recently I was recruited by a Walmart rep to sell my product, "\[The Moon Ring\] on Walmart.com. I was happy to sign-on as I’ve grown pretty tired of Amazon’s BS. I’ve been selling Amazon since 2015 quite successfully. I … --- ## [Anothers Day Another Problem..Amazon Insanity Continues](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/anothers-day-another-problem-amazon-insanity-continues/4907)
**Author:** [@Sundance](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/Sundance)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2024, 1:45am UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/anothers-day-another-problem-amazon-insanity-continues/4907 "2024-10-20T01:45:24Z")
So here’s a new one… We received a image violation for an Item I thought we never carried. After some cases & a support chat we find out that we did list the item from 2014 to 2016, when it was deleted from our invento… --- ## [\[TF\] Google Wins Lawsuit Against Scammers Who ‘Weaponized’ DMCA Takedowns](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/tf-google-wins-lawsuit-against-scammers-who-weaponized-dmca-takedowns/4826)
**Author:** [@Pepper\_Thine\_Angus](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/Pepper_Thine_Angus)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2024, 7:46pm UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/tf-google-wins-lawsuit-against-scammers-who-weaponized-dmca-takedowns/4826 "2024-10-01T19:46:51Z")
--- ## [eBay Track Shipment Scam](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/ebay-track-shipment-scam/3583)
**Author:** [@VTR](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/VTR)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2024, 4:09pm UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/ebay-track-shipment-scam/3583 "2024-09-20T16:09:52Z")
We don’t do a lot of eBay purchasing, but needed to do test buys for counterfeit investigations. What do we do when a seller puts in a fake tracking number? There does not seem to be any way to validate it or anything? … --- ## [DCMA Counter Claim](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/dcma-counter-claim/4496)
**Author:** [@VTR](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/VTR)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2024, 7:20pm UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/dcma-counter-claim/4496 "2024-08-07T19:20:48Z")
I have a China based seller trying to get one of our images removed. We took the image about 8 years ago, it is of a simple air tank valve used on sprayers, as a way to pressurize small air tanks. Our image is just the … --- ## [Anyone doing IP infringement dealt with "Under additional review"](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/anyone-doing-ip-infringement-dealt-with-under-additional-review/4267)
**Author:** [@VTR](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/VTR)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2024, 5:28am UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/anyone-doing-ip-infringement-dealt-with-under-additional-review/4267 "2024-07-01T05:28:46Z")
I have an IP complaint about a Chinese seller on one of my other account listings but it has been “Under additional review” since April 2. Secondly, I made another IP infringement claim Monday against a US based seller,… --- ## [Question about AI images](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/question-about-ai-images/4222)
**Author:** [@meredithbead](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/meredithbead)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2024, 2:32am UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/question-about-ai-images/4222 "2024-06-27T02:32:31Z")
I read our April discussion on AI crochet patterns, but started another topic to address intellectual copyrights. If I create an image in an AI program such as Microsoft Copilot, and then paste Meredithbead jewelry onto… --- ## [Look what Walmart Allows to go on.....](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/look-what-walmart-allows-to-go-on/4190)
**Author:** [@ASV\_Vites](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/ASV_Vites)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2024, 5:58pm UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/look-what-walmart-allows-to-go-on/4190 "2024-06-13T17:58:01Z")
This Chinese seller directly lifts the complete trade dress of countless brands in my category and just changes the brand name. I alerted 2 executive connections about this months ago. The only thing that has happened … --- ## [Is My Iterative Product Improvement Business Model Feasible?](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/is-my-iterative-product-improvement-business-model-feasible/4113)
**Author:** [@hoplitehippo](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/hoplitehippo)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2024, 9:15pm UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/is-my-iterative-product-improvement-business-model-feasible/4113 "2024-05-30T21:15:25Z")
I know any business can be profitable, but I’m curious whether this is a viable business model to test the waters. My idea is to produce items that are innovative, low on complexity, but bring something new to the market… --- ## [A foreign company interested in the patent of my product. What do you guys think?](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/a-foreign-company-interested-in-the-patent-of-my-product-what-do-you-guys-think/1824)
**Author:** [@HumbleWarrior](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/HumbleWarrior)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2024, 11:57am UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/a-foreign-company-interested-in-the-patent-of-my-product-what-do-you-guys-think/1824 "2024-05-25T11:57:29Z")
Hi guys, I just received a paper letter sent from Bangkok Thailand to my US address. It seems like it’s a Chinese company (maybe they have VA in Thailand?) interested in the patent of my product. I wonder if this is rea… --- ## [NSFE: "Trademark Infringement but yet item is not in that class that the trademark is registered"](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/nsfe-trademark-infringement-but-yet-item-is-not-in-that-class-that-the-trademark-is-registered/4094)
**Author:** [@papy](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/papy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2024, 6:24pm UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/nsfe-trademark-infringement-but-yet-item-is-not-in-that-class-that-the-trademark-is-registered/4094 "2024-05-23T18:24:27Z")
:thinking: How would you advise this Seller to proceed, both immediately and long term? --- ## [\[Techdirt\] False DMCA Takedowns Can Create Liability](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/techdirt-false-dmca-takedowns-can-create-liability/4089)
**Author:** [@packetfire](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/packetfire)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2024, 3:04am UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/techdirt-false-dmca-takedowns-can-create-liability/4089 "2024-05-23T03:04:54Z")
The article is worth a read, as it is a good example of how an attempt to intimidate a merchant of goods backfired on the bully. --- ## [Supplier solves issue of IP infringement on Amazon.](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/supplier-solves-issue-of-ip-infringement-on-amazon/4056)
**Author:** [@Thelunatick](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/Thelunatick)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2024, 1:52am UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/supplier-solves-issue-of-ip-infringement-on-amazon/4056 "2024-05-22T01:52:11Z")
Remember my IP complaint that went sideways. https://test.sellersasksellers.com/t/need-some-help-ip-complaint-that-really-went-sideways/3383/33 Well the Manufacturer came up with a permanent solution. No one is allow… --- ## [\[CNN\] How to sell art online in 2024: The ultimate guide (April 2024)](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/cnn-how-to-sell-art-online-in-2024-the-ultimate-guide-april-2024/3919)
**Author:** [@papy](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/papy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2024, 10:09pm UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/cnn-how-to-sell-art-online-in-2024-the-ultimate-guide-april-2024/3919 "2024-04-24T22:09:46Z")
Pretty thorough for an overview, IMO. I did notice that Selling on other Platforms \> MakerPlace by Michaels isn’t included, but that might speak more to how strictly it is @Handmade compared to other platforms. \[CNN\] Ho… --- ## [How safe am I against someone using my 20-year business name on Amazon?](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/how-safe-am-i-against-someone-using-my-20-year-business-name-on-amazon/3496)
**Author:** [@suzq48](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/suzq48)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2024, 4:03pm UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/how-safe-am-i-against-someone-using-my-20-year-business-name-on-amazon/3496 "2024-03-05T16:03:44Z")
I think I have a commonlaw right to my business name on Amazon since I have had it 20 years on Amazon. If someone files for a USPTO trademark using my exact name, and gets the trademark, will that allow them to remove m… --- ## [Fall 2023 Updates to the Amazon Appeal process - Received Intellectual Property Complaints](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/fall-2023-updates-to-the-amazon-appeal-process-received-intellectual-property-complaints/3059)
**Author:** [@oneida\_books](https://sellersasksellers.com/u/oneida_books)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2024, 10:12pm UTC](https://sellersasksellers.com/t/fall-2023-updates-to-the-amazon-appeal-process-received-intellectual-property-complaints/3059 "2024-01-04T22:12:41Z")
As some might know Amazon began changing the way we can respond within the AHD (Account Health Dash) towards the end of the year. This new method creates an endless (until I see more) loop of check boxes with no way to s…