Category: Internet Law

Domain names with the .sucks extension became available in 2014 when the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (“ICANN”) approved the generic top-level domain extension. See here and see Forbes media report here. For obvious reasons, businesses are unhappy when their trademark is registered and used with the .sucks extension. Here are a few […]

In basic terms, to obtain a patent in the United States, two conditions of patentability must be met: the invention must be “novel,” which basically means “not previously disclosed,” and must be nonobvious (from earlier patents or published materials). These requirements are set forth in the US Patent Act, 35 USC 102(a) which states in […]

For those operating online sales businesses, there are few things more devastating than trying to access your account in the morning and discovering that your seller account has been suspended. There are immediate emotional impacts — like panic — and, as time passes, potentially, there will be devastating financial impacts. This is true for those […]

If you are a successful Amazon seller, it is essential to retain committed internet lawyers with deep experience helping businesses operating Amazon seller accounts. Having a relationship with a trusted team of lawyers is important before “something bad happens” because when it does, corrective action can begin immediately. There is no “lost time” devoted to […]

Lawsuits in general are difficult and can be emotionally draining. Defamation lawsuits are even more so because lies and falsehoods are at issue and personal/business reputations are under attack. It can be enraging really, with the thought being that “… it is unfair, unjust and just plain mean for people to lie and cause me […]

Depending on how your website operates and what information it collects, there may be dozens of legal requirements that must be met before you “go live” with your website. Even though you may be located in one small — even remote — locality, if your website receives traffic from other states, you may be required […]

To protect the rights of owners of intellectual property, eBay has created a program called the “Verified Rights Owner” program (“VeRO”). eBay is an enormous online platform for retailers selling new and second-hand merchandise. eBay has millions of sellers and buyers. One problem with online sales platforms like eBay is that some sellers will sell […]

Libel and slander are different types of defamation. Generally speaking, “defamation” is defined as the publishing of one or more false statements which damages a person’s reputation or business. Libel involves written false statements including photographs, cartoons, and other forms of printed or online content. On the other hand, slander involves oral false statements including […]

Amazon is a great platform selling products online. But Amazon has high standards. As such, occasionally, Amazon automatically cancels or suspends an order or orders. Generally, the reasons fall into three broad categories: Listing violates Amazon’s rules — Amazon is strict on compliance Poor seller performance — Amazon is focused on good customer service And, […]

Hacking and other cybercrime is rampant. It is not just the big companies that are victimized. Even Amazon sellers are targeted. Indeed, over the last couple of years, Amazon has issued at least two detailed alerts to their sellers warning of increased risks associated with hacking and how to take preventative steps. If your Amazon […]