Baseless IP complaints are constantly filed on the Amazon platform, and sellers who were once left without recourse now have a route to reinstatement. It seems that Amazon has ditched its old policy of instantly suspending sellers accused of intellectual property violations, and replaced it with a system that actually makes sense; not just for…
The Empire Flippers Retreat 4.0 was INCREDIBLE. Provided the best mastermind meetings and networking in an awesome place. Their Mission: Helping website buyers and investors build and expand their portfolios while providing career-changing mini-exits for sellers and online entrepreneurs. CJ Rosenbaum Helping Online Sellers Worldwide For other live global events CJ Rosenbaum will be attending…
Headed to Linn Academy in Birmingham, UK. Mark Jeffries opening inspired and energized. Honored to present later this afternoon. Linn Academy 2018 is like no other ecommerce conference in the UK. Invaluable tools and tips straight from experts combined with face-to-face help from a range of industry professionals and a relaxed, social atmosphere makes LA2018…
Join CJ Rosenbaum and Rob Segall at the TIA Tennis Forum in NYC. The 11th Annual TIA Tennis Forum will be held in New York City on Monday, Aug. 27, the first day of play at the US Open. The Forum is slated to run from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. at the Grand Hyatt New…
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is a specialized agency that operates globally. WIPO is responsible for enforcing intellectual property rights on an international scale. WIPO is based out of Geneva, Switzerland and governs under multiple international treaties. The purpose of the treaties is to facilitate cooperation amongst the participating governments. The World Intellectual Property…
The Rosenbaum Famularo Client App is for clients of our law firm. The app is intended to assist clients in communicating with their attorney and staying informed regarding their case. Clients may utilize a message feature to send and receive messages with their attorney, as well as upload and view documents, receive assigned tasks from…
A copyright is a legal right granted by the U.S. Constitution, which provides protection to original works of authorship that are fixed in a tangible medium of expression. Automatic creation of copyright protection extends to both published and unpublished works and is granted to works that satisfy 3 requirements: (1) Originality, (2) Work of Authorship,…
Although copyright protection in the U.S. is automatically granted upon the fixation of an original work of authorship, it is recommended that a copyright protected work contain a notice and be registered with the U.S. Copyright Office. Notice and registration of creative works used to be required for protection but this is no longer the…
Merch By Amazon is a way for bands and artists to create merchandise through an already accredited platform, and to use their own artwork. This method of creating merchandise for bands or artists is extremely efficient, as you just “upload your artwork, set your price” and Amazon “prints what you sell, it’s shipped fast with…
The Case The method used to analyze potential infringement upon design patents was generally the point of the novelty test; however, the system has exponentially changed since the notable case of Egyptian Goddess Inc. v. Swisa Inc. was broadcast. As vastly different to the ordinary observer test, a “point of novelty” is determined through: “either…
Protecting Band Merchandise Counterfeit Problems Rosenbaum Famularo, PC, law firm behind AmazonSellersLawyer.com is now protecting the interests of bands on trademark & intellectual property issues. With a rise in merchandise counterfeit problems, Rosenbaum Famularo, P.C. aims to tackle them head-on to help bands both big and small to stay alive in a rapidly evolving industry….
Just like bands, individual artists/singers can find themselves as a target of counterfeit merchandise. The Case of Harry Styles: an Introduction On September 13th, 2017, Under Live Nation, Harry Styles filed for “a temporary restraining order, a seizure order; and an order to show cause” [1]. Apparently, due to his then upcoming shows on September…
Trademark Infringement Protection in China If you the Seller are implicated for infringing upon another’s trademark, hiring an experienced attorney is vital. Their first step will likely be to approach the Trademark Review Adjudication Board (TRAB). Their plan of action is expected to take the following course: First, they will likely plead that the trademark…
Chancelor Bennett grew up in Chicago, Illinois. To the average American, the name Chancelor Bennett doesn’t mean much, or have any association with the music industry at all. Now if you say Chance the Rapper, the multi-Grammy award winner, you get a real response. This is what Chance’s goal was to make people understand. The…
