Gardening supplies have once again become an infringement minefield, and some sellers have received freeze notices!

For gardening enthusiasts, nails embedded in mud are the most annoying thing. According to the official introduction, this garden elf glove has claws made of high-density plastic at the end of the finger, which can help users dig more easily, safely and quickly. In addition, this glove is made of high-density rubber and protective coating, which is waterproof, puncture-proof and easy to clean. Compared with traditional rubber gloves, this garden elf glove is more suitable for digging holes, sowing, spreading and leveling the surface soil, raking and removing debris, etc.

Due to its incomparable advantages, this pair of gardening gloves is very popular among consumers. Many sellers have also smelled the business opportunity and started selling similar gardening gloves, and quoted words such as Garden Genie Gloves on the listing.

However, it should be noted that the brand of this pair of gloves has already registered a number of trademarks in the United States, including the word trademarks GARDEN GENIE GLOVES, WOLVERINE GARDEN GLOVES, THE ORIGINAL DIGGING GLOVE, HONEY BADGER GARDEN GLOVES, THE GARDENING TOOL THAT FITS LIKE A GLOVE! and GARDEN GENIE. In addition, there is a graphic trademark WOLVERINE and a graphic trademark , the specific presentation forms are as follows:

The editor noticed that the brand owner Ara Ohanian started applying for the registered trademark "GARDEN GENIE GLOVES" in 2017 and successfully registered it on September 14 this year. The date is close to the filing time (September 16). It seems that the brand owner is also eager to eliminate competitors in the market.

With the steady improvement of living standards, more and more young people and retirees regard garden care as a part of their hobbies and daily family life. According to statistics, gardening enthusiasts in the United States exceed 40% of the country's total adult population, and garden machinery products have become a necessity for local residents.  

The popularity of this gardening culture has become more evident during the epidemic. According to analysis by Whitinger, an expert from the National Gardening Association of the United States, the American public's interest in gardening has doubled in 2020 compared to 2019.

Under such huge demand, many sellers have set their sights on gardening supplies. However, it should be noted that there are a wide variety of gardening products, among which there are various infringement risks. Sellers need to be especially careful when selecting products. Of course, if sellers can design new and useful gardening tools, they will improve their competitiveness more quickly. At that time, it is best for sellers to register relevant patents and trademarks to protect their rights and interests in a timely manner.

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