Brand Registry is a critical step for protecting your brand on ecommerce platforms like Amazon, Walmart, or eBay. It ensures that you have control over your brandβs representation and helps prevent counterfeit listings. Here's a breakdown of how to get assistance and what the process involves:
πΉ Why Register Your Brand?
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β Protect Intellectual Property (trademarked name/logo)
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β Control Product Listings (title, images, descriptions)
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β Remove Counterfeit or Unauthorized Sellers
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β Access Advanced Tools (e.g., A+ Content, Brand Analytics on Amazon)
πΉ Major Platforms with Brand Registry Programs
1. Amazon Brand Registry
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Requirements:
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Active trademark (wordmark or design mark) registered in eligible country
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Brand name printed on products or packaging
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Benefits:
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A+ Content (Enhanced Brand Content)
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Sponsored Brand Ads
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Brand Analytics Dashboard
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Project Zero / Transparency (anti-counterfeit programs)
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π Amazon Brand Registry Sign-up
2. Walmart Brand Portal
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Similar to Amazon but more restrictive
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Helps in enforcing IP and controlling unauthorized listings
π Walmart Brand Portal
3. eBay VeRO Program (Verified Rights Owner)
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Protects your copyrights and trademarks
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Allows you to report infringing listings
π eBay VeRO Program
πΉ Step-by-Step: How to Register Your Brand
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Register Your Trademark
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Through your country's IP office (e.g., USPTO in the U.S.)
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Needs to be a wordmark or logo, not just a domain name
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Create a Seller Account
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On Amazon, Walmart, etc.
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Apply for Brand Registry
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Provide:
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Trademark number and type
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Product images and brand logo
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Website or social media links that verify brand ownership
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Verification
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Amazon, for instance, will send a verification code to the trademark owner (lawyer or agent)
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You'll submit the code to confirm brand ownership
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πΉ Need Assistance?
You can get help from:
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IP Attorneys β For trademark registration
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Ecommerce Consultants β To handle the full Brand Registry process
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Agencies / Virtual Assistants β For account setup, documentation, and follow-up
Would you like a checklist or contact suggestions for registering your brand on a specific platform like Amazon?