Brand Registry auto rejection, unable to verify business ID
Hello,
I have been trying to enroll in a brand registry with a pending trademark that my company owns. I have tried to enroll multiple times but am getting automatically rejected after enrollment since Amazon "could not verify the registered business name and business identifier (for example: tax ID number or business ID number)."
I have summited an appeal after every rejection which I also follow up by sending my company registration paper which shows my company name and registration number.
This however has not seemed to work as after 3 to 5 days the appeal just gets rejected again with the exact same rejection message I initially received.
What would be the best practices in this situation? Would appreciate any help and advice I can get.
Thank You. Maceron.
5 replies
Seller_kIukTwdhvntAp
"Would appreciate any help and advice I can get. "
Does the registration for the business that owns the TM match the way your seller account is registered EXACTLY? Also, the OWNER of the brand is the one that has to register with BR so the company will need to do that if the company is not how your seller account is set up!
Here are some of the most common issues with BR.
Go over everything with a magnifying glass looking for a missing 'period' or 'comma'.
Is there a different capitalization, abbreviation, spelling, or, even an extra spa ce?
Is your Brand registered (or applied for) with the USPTO?
Amazon is admitting applicants under CERTAIN conditions when only filed but not granted.
This is from Sandy_Amazon on 5/16/2023
“To be eligible for Amazon Brand Registry, your brand must have an active registered trademark in each country where you wish to enroll or have a pending trademark application filed through Amazon IP Accelerator. Brand Registry is also accepting brands that have a trademark pending registration in a subset of trademark offices.”
Additionally, IF you ever get an actual TM (if you don’t now) When Amazon says something must match they mean EXACTLY!
That means Street is not ST.
Jim is not James.
ALL CAPS is not SOme CAps
Thanks to Sandy_Amazon for letting us all know that applications are also space sensitive.
And so on………………..
They mean every comma, period, dash, etc. must be EXACTLY THE SAME INCLUDING SPACE S.
Go over everything with a magnifying glass looking for a missing 'period' or 'comma'. Is there a different capitalization, abbreviation, spelling, or, even an extra spa ce?
What is the EXACT BRAND (as GRANTED) on the USPTO site? Is it the EXACT same as the Brand on the Amazon account AND the brand on the packaging?
What is the name of the Owner (REGISTRANT) on the USPTO site? Is it the EXACT same name as the owner of the Amazon account?
If it is NOT exactly the same you will need to show some proof that the two are the same as to ownership! Because I manufacture under one LLC and sell under a different one, I had to submit my LLC State Registration with MY name as the owner of the LLCs showing the common ownership.
The OWNER of the Brand is the one that MUST enter into the Brand Registry agreement. If the owner is not the same as the Amazon seller the seller will have to be granted access by the owner AFTER REGISTRATION.
You might have to take a picture of it while holding it in your hand (unless it weighs 1000 pounds!)
Amazon can be 'weird' at times and I have seen where they ask for a handheld picture.
In addition, on one post @jim_amazon added this interesting reason for a rejection!
“One other piece of advice, I've some applications have issues when the 'Suggested ASINs' list is filled out incorrectly so I recommend leaving that section blank!”
Additional comment from @dougal_amazon on rejections --
“In the interim, @NEVERLAST is spot on with making sure your application matches with USPTO exactly. The 2 areas I see the most common errors (for US TMs) are the Trademark type not aligning with the what can be accepted for enrollment. You can check this out on the Enrollment guidelines for the US help page. Or, the current owner information tab in USPTO does not align with what you have submitted for you application, to include any attachments. “
Jim_Amazon
Hi there @Seller_e0pA7Vqe1pOx8
I just took a look into your latest appeal that was submitted and can see that it is currently under review! I can also see that you attached some documents so please update me once you hear back from the team and I may be able to escalate it for a higher review!
-Jim
Brand Registry auto rejection, unable to verify business ID
Hello,
I have been trying to enroll in a brand registry with a pending trademark that my company owns. I have tried to enroll multiple times but am getting automatically rejected after enrollment since Amazon "could not verify the registered business name and business identifier (for example: tax ID number or business ID number)."
I have summited an appeal after every rejection which I also follow up by sending my company registration paper which shows my company name and registration number.
This however has not seemed to work as after 3 to 5 days the appeal just gets rejected again with the exact same rejection message I initially received.
What would be the best practices in this situation? Would appreciate any help and advice I can get.
Thank You. Maceron.
Brand Registry auto rejection, unable to verify business ID
Hello,
I have been trying to enroll in a brand registry with a pending trademark that my company owns. I have tried to enroll multiple times but am getting automatically rejected after enrollment since Amazon "could not verify the registered business name and business identifier (for example: tax ID number or business ID number)."
I have summited an appeal after every rejection which I also follow up by sending my company registration paper which shows my company name and registration number.
This however has not seemed to work as after 3 to 5 days the appeal just gets rejected again with the exact same rejection message I initially received.
What would be the best practices in this situation? Would appreciate any help and advice I can get.
Thank You. Maceron.
5 replies
5 replies
Seller_kIukTwdhvntAp
"Would appreciate any help and advice I can get. "
Does the registration for the business that owns the TM match the way your seller account is registered EXACTLY? Also, the OWNER of the brand is the one that has to register with BR so the company will need to do that if the company is not how your seller account is set up!
Here are some of the most common issues with BR.
Go over everything with a magnifying glass looking for a missing 'period' or 'comma'.
Is there a different capitalization, abbreviation, spelling, or, even an extra spa ce?
Is your Brand registered (or applied for) with the USPTO?
Amazon is admitting applicants under CERTAIN conditions when only filed but not granted.
This is from Sandy_Amazon on 5/16/2023
“To be eligible for Amazon Brand Registry, your brand must have an active registered trademark in each country where you wish to enroll or have a pending trademark application filed through Amazon IP Accelerator. Brand Registry is also accepting brands that have a trademark pending registration in a subset of trademark offices.”
Additionally, IF you ever get an actual TM (if you don’t now) When Amazon says something must match they mean EXACTLY!
That means Street is not ST.
Jim is not James.
ALL CAPS is not SOme CAps
Thanks to Sandy_Amazon for letting us all know that applications are also space sensitive.
And so on………………..
They mean every comma, period, dash, etc. must be EXACTLY THE SAME INCLUDING SPACE S.
Go over everything with a magnifying glass looking for a missing 'period' or 'comma'. Is there a different capitalization, abbreviation, spelling, or, even an extra spa ce?
What is the EXACT BRAND (as GRANTED) on the USPTO site? Is it the EXACT same as the Brand on the Amazon account AND the brand on the packaging?
What is the name of the Owner (REGISTRANT) on the USPTO site? Is it the EXACT same name as the owner of the Amazon account?
If it is NOT exactly the same you will need to show some proof that the two are the same as to ownership! Because I manufacture under one LLC and sell under a different one, I had to submit my LLC State Registration with MY name as the owner of the LLCs showing the common ownership.
The OWNER of the Brand is the one that MUST enter into the Brand Registry agreement. If the owner is not the same as the Amazon seller the seller will have to be granted access by the owner AFTER REGISTRATION.
You might have to take a picture of it while holding it in your hand (unless it weighs 1000 pounds!)
Amazon can be 'weird' at times and I have seen where they ask for a handheld picture.
In addition, on one post @jim_amazon added this interesting reason for a rejection!
“One other piece of advice, I've some applications have issues when the 'Suggested ASINs' list is filled out incorrectly so I recommend leaving that section blank!”
Additional comment from @dougal_amazon on rejections --
“In the interim, @NEVERLAST is spot on with making sure your application matches with USPTO exactly. The 2 areas I see the most common errors (for US TMs) are the Trademark type not aligning with the what can be accepted for enrollment. You can check this out on the Enrollment guidelines for the US help page. Or, the current owner information tab in USPTO does not align with what you have submitted for you application, to include any attachments. “
Jim_Amazon
Hi there @Seller_e0pA7Vqe1pOx8
I just took a look into your latest appeal that was submitted and can see that it is currently under review! I can also see that you attached some documents so please update me once you hear back from the team and I may be able to escalate it for a higher review!
-Jim
Seller_kIukTwdhvntAp
"Would appreciate any help and advice I can get. "
Does the registration for the business that owns the TM match the way your seller account is registered EXACTLY? Also, the OWNER of the brand is the one that has to register with BR so the company will need to do that if the company is not how your seller account is set up!
Here are some of the most common issues with BR.
Go over everything with a magnifying glass looking for a missing 'period' or 'comma'.
Is there a different capitalization, abbreviation, spelling, or, even an extra spa ce?
Is your Brand registered (or applied for) with the USPTO?
Amazon is admitting applicants under CERTAIN conditions when only filed but not granted.
This is from Sandy_Amazon on 5/16/2023
“To be eligible for Amazon Brand Registry, your brand must have an active registered trademark in each country where you wish to enroll or have a pending trademark application filed through Amazon IP Accelerator. Brand Registry is also accepting brands that have a trademark pending registration in a subset of trademark offices.”
Additionally, IF you ever get an actual TM (if you don’t now) When Amazon says something must match they mean EXACTLY!
That means Street is not ST.
Jim is not James.
ALL CAPS is not SOme CAps
Thanks to Sandy_Amazon for letting us all know that applications are also space sensitive.
And so on………………..
They mean every comma, period, dash, etc. must be EXACTLY THE SAME INCLUDING SPACE S.
Go over everything with a magnifying glass looking for a missing 'period' or 'comma'. Is there a different capitalization, abbreviation, spelling, or, even an extra spa ce?
What is the EXACT BRAND (as GRANTED) on the USPTO site? Is it the EXACT same as the Brand on the Amazon account AND the brand on the packaging?
What is the name of the Owner (REGISTRANT) on the USPTO site? Is it the EXACT same name as the owner of the Amazon account?
If it is NOT exactly the same you will need to show some proof that the two are the same as to ownership! Because I manufacture under one LLC and sell under a different one, I had to submit my LLC State Registration with MY name as the owner of the LLCs showing the common ownership.
The OWNER of the Brand is the one that MUST enter into the Brand Registry agreement. If the owner is not the same as the Amazon seller the seller will have to be granted access by the owner AFTER REGISTRATION.
You might have to take a picture of it while holding it in your hand (unless it weighs 1000 pounds!)
Amazon can be 'weird' at times and I have seen where they ask for a handheld picture.
In addition, on one post @jim_amazon added this interesting reason for a rejection!
“One other piece of advice, I've some applications have issues when the 'Suggested ASINs' list is filled out incorrectly so I recommend leaving that section blank!”
Additional comment from @dougal_amazon on rejections --
“In the interim, @NEVERLAST is spot on with making sure your application matches with USPTO exactly. The 2 areas I see the most common errors (for US TMs) are the Trademark type not aligning with the what can be accepted for enrollment. You can check this out on the Enrollment guidelines for the US help page. Or, the current owner information tab in USPTO does not align with what you have submitted for you application, to include any attachments. “
Seller_kIukTwdhvntAp
"Would appreciate any help and advice I can get. "
Does the registration for the business that owns the TM match the way your seller account is registered EXACTLY? Also, the OWNER of the brand is the one that has to register with BR so the company will need to do that if the company is not how your seller account is set up!
Here are some of the most common issues with BR.
Go over everything with a magnifying glass looking for a missing 'period' or 'comma'.
Is there a different capitalization, abbreviation, spelling, or, even an extra spa ce?
Is your Brand registered (or applied for) with the USPTO?
Amazon is admitting applicants under CERTAIN conditions when only filed but not granted.
This is from Sandy_Amazon on 5/16/2023
“To be eligible for Amazon Brand Registry, your brand must have an active registered trademark in each country where you wish to enroll or have a pending trademark application filed through Amazon IP Accelerator. Brand Registry is also accepting brands that have a trademark pending registration in a subset of trademark offices.”
Additionally, IF you ever get an actual TM (if you don’t now) When Amazon says something must match they mean EXACTLY!
That means Street is not ST.
Jim is not James.
ALL CAPS is not SOme CAps
Thanks to Sandy_Amazon for letting us all know that applications are also space sensitive.
And so on………………..
They mean every comma, period, dash, etc. must be EXACTLY THE SAME INCLUDING SPACE S.
Go over everything with a magnifying glass looking for a missing 'period' or 'comma'. Is there a different capitalization, abbreviation, spelling, or, even an extra spa ce?
What is the EXACT BRAND (as GRANTED) on the USPTO site? Is it the EXACT same as the Brand on the Amazon account AND the brand on the packaging?
What is the name of the Owner (REGISTRANT) on the USPTO site? Is it the EXACT same name as the owner of the Amazon account?
If it is NOT exactly the same you will need to show some proof that the two are the same as to ownership! Because I manufacture under one LLC and sell under a different one, I had to submit my LLC State Registration with MY name as the owner of the LLCs showing the common ownership.
The OWNER of the Brand is the one that MUST enter into the Brand Registry agreement. If the owner is not the same as the Amazon seller the seller will have to be granted access by the owner AFTER REGISTRATION.
You might have to take a picture of it while holding it in your hand (unless it weighs 1000 pounds!)
Amazon can be 'weird' at times and I have seen where they ask for a handheld picture.
In addition, on one post @jim_amazon added this interesting reason for a rejection!
“One other piece of advice, I've some applications have issues when the 'Suggested ASINs' list is filled out incorrectly so I recommend leaving that section blank!”
Additional comment from @dougal_amazon on rejections --
“In the interim, @NEVERLAST is spot on with making sure your application matches with USPTO exactly. The 2 areas I see the most common errors (for US TMs) are the Trademark type not aligning with the what can be accepted for enrollment. You can check this out on the Enrollment guidelines for the US help page. Or, the current owner information tab in USPTO does not align with what you have submitted for you application, to include any attachments. “
Jim_Amazon
Hi there @Seller_e0pA7Vqe1pOx8
I just took a look into your latest appeal that was submitted and can see that it is currently under review! I can also see that you attached some documents so please update me once you hear back from the team and I may be able to escalate it for a higher review!
-Jim
Jim_Amazon
Hi there @Seller_e0pA7Vqe1pOx8
I just took a look into your latest appeal that was submitted and can see that it is currently under review! I can also see that you attached some documents so please update me once you hear back from the team and I may be able to escalate it for a higher review!
-Jim
