Is Amazon a Monopoly?

Is Amazon a Monopoly?

Is Amazon a Monopoly? The Federal Trade Commission Thinks So It goes without saying that Amazon has been a force within the e-commerce industry for quite some time. As of mid-2023, the retail giant held nearly 50% of all online industry sales in computer and...
Trademark Protection

Trademark Protection

Trademark Protection and the Importance of Being Amazon Brand Registered EComcrew Ecommerce Podcast – with Mike Jackness Listen to the full episode here Intro to the episode ‘It’s becoming increasingly difficult to sell on Amazon. I know I share the same...
Amazon’s Fake Review Lawsuit

Amazon’s Fake Review Lawsuit

Most people agree that sometimes an online review of a product helps them make a decision when buying a product from Amazon. However, what happens when the reviews have been influenced by a particular desired outcome? If Amazon’s fake review lawsuit is anything to go...
Amazon: The IP Accelerator is Dead?

Amazon: The IP Accelerator is Dead?

Is the Amazon IP Accelerator Dead? As attorneys specializing in brand protection, we obviously see serious advantages in trademark protection.  Trademarks are source indicators (e.g. Oreos for cookies, Nordstrom for retail store services).  Trademark registration...