New brand case, more than 800 sellers have been sued

There is a risk of infringement of the barbell clips.

Outdoor and fitness categories have become increasingly popular in recent years, and the epidemic has become a powerful catalyst, and home fitness equipment has also ushered in a wave of sales. Among sports equipment, barbells are relatively popular, and when it comes to barbells, barbell buckles are indispensable.

However, sellers should be aware that barbell buckles are at risk of infringement. Recently, a hidden case was exposed, and the brand of barbell buckles was involved. The company's main products are various types of barbell buckles. In addition to selling them on its own official website, Amazon is also its layout platform. One of its products has the "Amazon's Choice" label and a five-star rating.

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The buckle can be easily installed and removed, with sufficient clamping force to firmly fix during exercise, and the elastic pad and resin frame provide protection. There are four color types. Buyers also expressed their opinions in the comment area:

Buyer A: I used to use the clips from the gym, but after a friend recommended it to me, I fell in love with this one and haven’t changed it for all these years.

Buyer B: It is very easy to install and remove. Although it is clamped very firmly, it is not difficult to remove it.

Buyer C: It is very safe and can be held firmly without sliding under any circumstances.

Many professional fitness enthusiasts in the comment section gave high praise.

By searching keywords on Amazon, you can see barbell clips of various brands, as well as several popular products with ratings of over 10,000. This shows how popular they are, but related sellers must also avoid the risk of infringement.

This product has both trademark rights and appearance patents. In addition to several brand trademarks related to "Lock-Jaw", there are also pattern trademarks. Sellers should be careful to avoid them. In addition, sellers should also conduct self-inspections in a timely manner to see if there is any infringement.

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The rights protection case number is 21-cv-5712. Currently, more than 800 sellers have been sued, and many sellers have received notifications of account freezing.

The blocking of infringing accounts is the most common problem encountered by Amazon sellers. Regardless of the category, sellers must conduct market research and the infringement risks behind it to avoid unnecessary losses.

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