As Amazon’s compliance process speeds up, sellers are becoming more aware of the importance of building a brand on the platform. In 2021, over 700,000 brands on Amazon had trademarks, up 40% from the previous year.
However, recently, many sellers have reported that Amazon has removed their brands due to “black lawyers.” These are lawyers who have been blacklisted by Amazon for submitting fraudulent trademark applications.
Sellers who have had their brands removed are appealing to Amazon administrators and seeking legal help. However, many lawyers are unable to find any violations of the law in these cases.
It appears that Amazon is using the blacklist of “black lawyers” as a way to remove brands that it does not believe are legitimate. This is a concerning development for sellers, as it makes it difficult to protect their brands and intellectual property.
At present, there is no effective solution to this problem. Sellers can only appeal to Amazon or try to change lawyers.
Here are some tips for sellers who have had their brands removed due to “black lawyers”:
- Appeal to Amazon administrators. Explain the situation and provide any evidence that you have that you are the legitimate owner of the brand.
- Seek legal help from a lawyer who is not blacklisted by Amazon.
- Be prepared to provide a lot of documentation to Amazon. This may include evidence of your trademark registration, proof of use of the brand, and sales data.
It is important to be patient and persistent if you have had your brand removed due to “black lawyers.” Amazon may take some time to investigate your case and make a decision.
