How to File an Appeal for Amazon Brand Registry Removal

Introduction

• Presenter: Stephen Pope, Founder of my Amazon guy
• Topic: Steps to file an appeal for Amazon brand registry removal
• Context: Amazon has blacklisted many attorneys, causing brand registry issues.

Initial Steps

1. Email Notification: Contains a link to the Amazon brand registry submission appeal form.
2. Form Submission:
   • Trademark Ownership: Confirm ownership.
   • Upload Trademark Receipts: Upload a PDF download of the test page showing the trademark. Unsure if Amazon requires payment receipts.

Manufacturing Information

• Current Manufacturing Setup: Select either
  • Own manufacturing setup
  • Contract with third-party manufacturer

Documentation Required

1. Manufacturing Certificate:
   • Includes address of manufacturing site.
   • Name matching Amazon account.
   • Details on manufacturing process and quality control.
   • Signed and dated.
   • Little information available online about this document.
2. Product Information:
   • Enter brand website link.
   • Include Amazon brand page URL if available.
3. Other Brands on Amazon:
   • List other brands currently sold on Amazon.
   • Provide vanity URLs.
4. Product Listings:
   • Title of each product under the brand being appealed:
     • Example ASIN and title provided.
     • List of ASINs from the last 30 days.
5. Invoice:
   • Provide an invoice showing sales, sourcing, manufacturing of products within the last six months.
   • Include product names on the actual physical invoice.

Submission and Expectations

• Submit Appeal: Expect Amazon to take up to 5 days for manual review.
• Possible Instant Rejection: Based on issues with blacklisted attorneys.

Issue with Attorneys

• Blacklisted Attorneys: Many attorneys blacklisted; removing them involves following a process at the USPTO.
• Speculations: Possible reasons include fraudulent activities; however, the exact reasons remain unclear. Brands must follow the appeal process and remove the attorney from their trademark.

Additional Resources

• My Amazon Guy: Offers trademark filing and assists with brand registry issues.
  • Cost: $925 for filing trademarks.
  • Over 2,000 trademarks filed.
• IP Accelerator: Alternative service costing around $1,600.
• Further Update: Subscribe for updates on the issue and more information on brand registry.
• Next Steps: Watch the related video on how to remove an attorney from your trademark at the USPTO.

Final Notes

• Contact: Stephen Pope, Founder of my Amazon guy, offers services and support for brand registry issues.
• Experience: Extensive experience with trademarks and brand registry processes.
• Recommendation: Follow provided steps for appeal and attorney removal process.