Being a successful seller on Amazon requires a significant investment of time, energy, and financial resources. However, if a seller takes the appropriate precautions and safety measures, they can often see a considerable return on their investment. Legal compliance is also key to ensuring success. Our Amazon seller attorney gives five legal tips for Amazon sellers. Protect Your Trademark A trademark is a word, Read More
Selling Your Amazon Business
Selling an Amazon Business Founder Mario Simonyan understands Amazon from the inside out. Before becoming a lawyer and founding ESQgo®, PC, he built and sold two seven-figure businesses on Amazon. His advanced background gives him a unique insight that he passes on to successful Amazon business owners who are considering selling their businesses. If you’re thinking about selling your Amazon business, Mario and the Read More
The Meaning of an Amazon Right’s Owner Complaint Email
Discussed previously on this blog are some initial steps to take if you have received an e-mail from Amazon regarding a complaint from a “rights owner” that alleges your company infringes its patent. Below is the hypothetical e-mail we previously discussed that will closely resemble an actual e-mail from Amazon. This article focuses on what this e-mail represents, or more importantly what this Read More
How to Fight Against an Amazon Owner’s Rights Claim
Here is a hypothetical situation that, unfortunately, may not be so hypothetical for your company: Your Company, ABC LLC, is doing well on Amazon – you are taking orders and receiving positive attention and attracting customers. Then, in your e-mail inbox, you receive notice of some unwanted attention, and it looks something like this: Preliminary Steps to Take Next Against a Patent Infringement This Read More
Who Is Attorney Mario Simonyan?
Mario Simonyan is the founder of ESQgo, an intellectual property law firm. He's making his name in his field as soon as he put up his successful boutique law firm two years ago. With a concrete background and expertise in trademark and copyright, Mario is committed to helping entrepreneurs who deal with intellectual property issues connected to selling online. Getting interested to know more about how he started Read More
Amazon Suspension Guide: 8 Things to Never Do If Your Account Is Suspended
Listing products on the Amazon marketplace can be a lucrative endeavor for both independent sellers and small business owners. Things can quickly go awry, though, if your account gets suspended. While it can be tempting to try and take immediate action, there are a few things that you need to keep in mind. Not sure where to start? Don't worry, we’ve got you covered. Let's take a look at everything you need to Read More
Be Wary of Misleading Trademark Solicitations
As soon as your trademark application is accepted, your mailing address becomes publicly available on the USPTO website. This makes trademark applicants and registrants potential targets of misleading trademark solicitations.Many have paid unscrupulous private companies, mistakenly thinking they were paying fees to their trademark attorney or the USPTO. Don’t be fooled by company names that sound like Read More
Why You Should Use a Market Product Grid?
Interested in growing your business? There are a variety of ways to do so; but how do you know which strategy is right for your venture? A market product grid helps companies plot out their growth strategy and visualize the risks associated with expansion. It can help key leaders make decisions around product development, distribution, marketing, and even hiring. The matrix was initially published by Harvard Read More
Should You Hire a Lawyer for Your Amazon Dispute?
Conducting business on Amazon is not a walk in the park. There are various complications that you may encounter along the way. Amazon transactions may not always run smoothly and at some point, you may need the services of our lawyers. When Should You Hire a Lawyer to Handle Your Dispute with Amazon? If you have been cautious to abide by the seller requirements on Amazon, and still encountered a breach of trust, then Read More
Do You Need a Trademark to Sell on Amazon?
Entrepreneurs creating a unique brand for their business may be asking, do I need a trademark? In many instances, the answer is yes. Protecting your brand, logo, and tagline from being infringed upon is a must. Don't underestimate your trademark value by building a brand and not doing the work to ensure it is protected. Anyone looking to go into business should first understand the laws. The moment you decide on a Read More
