Can kitchen supplies infringe copyright? Some sellers have been banned from selling their products!

Affected by the epidemic abroad , the sales of home and kitchen products have soared . In addition, European and American consumers also buy home and kitchen products more frequently . Therefore , as a major category that dominates the top three sales on all platforms, home and kitchen products continue to maintain a high popularity.

As the largest cross-border e-commerce sales platform, Amazon 's sales of home and kitchen products have also grown. In the US home furnishings market, Amazon's annual sales growth rate is as high as 35%, far exceeding the overall US market growth rate, and is expected to reach US$62 billion in 2021.

Many sellers have already seen the profitability of this market and want to select products in this direction . However, problems also arise. Many sellers who enter the market blindly are likely to encounter related infringement issues!

Not long ago, a seller received an email from Amazon notifying him of a freeze because one of his kitchen furniture products was involved in infringement! The seller has now been banned from selling.

It is reported that the problem occurred on this rolling tray !

Duido Rolling tray is a product of Global Innovation Network , L L C. The rolling tray has applied for an appearance patent in October 2020. The U.S. patent number is USD907923S1, and the estimated expiration date is January 19, 2036.

The product infringement this time mainly involves appearance patents . The brand owner Global Innovation Network , L L C filed a lawsuit on May 13, 2021. The case number is 21-cv-2 077 , and the freezing time is May 26, 2021. The law firm represented by the notorious Chicago S APER Law Firm ( Saper Law Offices , LLC ) .

Moreover, in addition to the Recreational Tray appearance patent, Global Innovation Network , L L C has also registered the trademark name " DUIDO " , so relevant sellers should also pay more attention.

DUIDO brand products (Image source: Amazon screenshot)

According to Markets Insider, the total sales of the U.S. home kitchen market has increased by more than 4% for four consecutive years, and the market size has exceeded US$100 billion. It is also expected that the global market will exceed US$700 billion in 2022, with an estimated annual growth rate of 6%.

Although the market is large, you need to be cautious when entering! Sellers must do a good job of self-examination when listing new products . In addition to comparing whether their own products have infringements on design patents, they must also search for some unfamiliar words and protected brand words, and avoid skirting the rules in product selection.

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