How do I report a counterfeit on eBay UK or eBay Germany with VeRO?
How to report a counterfeit on eBay UK or eBay Germany with VeRO: who can file, NOCI vs the VeRO Portal, and how to answer the jurisdiction question.
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Brand protection, answered.
Plain answers for brand owners dealing with dupes, copied product photos and marketplace takedowns on TikTok Shop, Amazon and eBay.
Is copyright registration with CIPO worth it for my product photos?
Canadian copyright is automatic, and CIPO registration is voluntary. See what the certificate proves, what it does not, and when it may be worth filing.
Someone is using my product video in their TikTok Shop ad. What now?
Your product video is running in someone else's TikTok Shop ad or LIVE. Here is how to document it, pick the right TikTok channel and file a complaint.
What evidence gets a takedown approved on the first try?
The evidence that supports a marketplace takedown on the first filing, from legal statements to side-by-side images, dated screenshots and test buys.
How do I report a counterfeit on eBay.ca with VeRO?
How to report a counterfeit on eBay.ca with VeRO: who can file, NOCI vs the VeRO Portal, and what to say about where your rights are protected.
Can I enroll in Amazon Brand Registry for amazon.ca with a US trademark?
What Amazon publishes about Brand Registry eligibility for amazon.ca, what it leaves out about US marks, and how to settle the question before you plan.
Does my US trademark protect me in Canada?
A US trademark does not cover Canada. Here is what CIPO and the USPTO say, how Canadian rights arise, and the two filing routes to consider.
Does Canada have a DMCA-style takedown for copied product photos?
Canada uses notice and notice, not mandatory takedown. Here is what the Copyright Act requires of intermediaries and what that means for copied listings.
Does my US Amazon Brand Registry protect my brand on Amazon UK and Europe?
A US trademark does not cover the UK or EU, and Amazon asks for a trademark per store. Here is what Brand Registry accepts and how to get covered abroad.
Does first sale doctrine let people resell my products?
First sale lets people resell genuine goods you sold, but not fakes, materially different gray market goods, or misleading listings. Here is the line.
Can I get a dupe removed if it does not use my brand name?
A look-alike that never uses your name is harder to remove. Learn which rights can still apply: trademark, trade dress, copyright, design patent.
The same seller keeps relisting my product. What can I do?
A seller relists your copied product after every takedown. Document each relisting, file against each listing and account, and use repeat infringer rules.
What happens after a seller files a DMCA counter notice?
What a DMCA counter notice means for your takedown: the 10 to 14 business day window, what a valid counter notice contains, and your realistic options.
Why did Amazon reject my infringement report?
The usual reasons Amazon rejects an infringement report, from mixed claim types to a missing test buy order ID, and how to fix the notice before refiling.
Why was my TikTok IP complaint rejected?
The usual reasons TikTok rejects an IP complaint, from thin evidence to the wrong claim type, and how to fix the gap and refile a stronger complaint.
How do I remove a counterfeit listing on eBay with VeRO?
How to get a counterfeit eBay listing removed with VeRO: who can report, VeRO Portal vs the NOCI form, which reason code to use, and what evidence helps.
How do I report a seller on Amazon for using my product photos?
How to report an Amazon seller who copied your product photos: which Amazon tool to use, what a copyright notice must include, and the evidence to attach.
How do I get a dupe or knockoff removed from TikTok Shop?
How brand owners get a dupe or knockoff taken down on TikTok Shop: pick the right IP claim, set up the IPPC, file with evidence and track appeals.
Trademark or copyright complaint: which one gets a marketplace listing removed?
When to file a copyright complaint and when to file a trademark complaint against an Amazon, eBay or TikTok Shop listing, and what evidence to attach.