This is a new one for me. I had listed multiple auctions (7). I was going to use these to build feedback for a seller account. The items were coffee mugs with logos from a very well known restaurant chain that went out of business in the 1980's, the chain was in existence for over 40 years before closing it's doors. It is impossible for anyone to know if these were real or "replicas". There were just pictures of various coffee mugs on hte auction page. No one could possibly know if the mugs were authorized by the long out of business company. This company produced and/or authorized thousands, yes thousands. of Promo Items.
There were no VERO mentioned .. no questions, just the auctions ended. No appeals mentioned, nothing. I do find the last paragraph in the email quite interesting.
It now appears anyone can just claim an item is ⊗⊗⊗⊗ and have auctions terminated.
the account was
NOT suspended.
MC019 eBay Listing Removed: Trademark Violation - Unauthorized Item
Dear xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
You recently listed the following listing:
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The listing was removed because it violated eBay policy. We notified members who placed bids on the item that the listing has been canceled.
Trademark infringement is unlawful and violates eBay's policies. A trademark is a unique sign (such as a name, word, phrase, logo, or symbol) that a company uses to identify its products and/or services.
Using another company's trademark in a way that may confuse buyers about the source of goods or services, or confuses buyers into believing that the seller is affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by the trademark owner is both illegal and against eBay's policies. Examples include counterfeits, unauthorized replica items and items that bear the brand or logo of a company without that company's permission.
Guideline: If the product you are listing bears the brand or logo of a company, but it wasn't made or authorized by that company, don't sell it on eBay.
It's against the law to sell unauthorized replicas of brand name products. Accordingly, listings for unauthorized replicas are not permitted on eBay.
For more information, please visit the following Help pages:
Replica, Counterfeit Items and Unauthorized Copies Trademark and Domain Name Basics
To take the intellectual property tutorial, please visit:
eBay Policy Tutorial - VeRO
Please be aware that any additional violations of this policy may result in the suspension of your account. eBay understands that you may be concerned about this situation.
For more information on why eBay may remove a listing, please visit:
Why eBay May Remove Your Listing
Please be assured that your listings have not been targeted in any way. Although there may be similar items currently listed on eBay, we review all listings that are reported to us by eBay members or Verified Rights Owner (VeRO) program participants. We rely on reports from our members to help maintain the safety and security of our Community. We encourage you to report any items by using the REPORT THIS ITEM button on the listing so we can quickly remove any other items that should be removed.
Thank you for your understanding.
Sincerely,
eBay Trust & Safety
Before the VCD is packaged a silver sticker with a hologram is stuck along the case opening of the VCD. In the US, Universal, Warner Bros & others pack their items the same. One of the main HK companies is Mei Ah.They do a lot of action films.
