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Let's say i come up with a name for my brand, and one of the keywords in my brandname are also in a similar brand name in the same niche. for instance lets say my BN is "Maronn
That is a question for a qualified attorney in your country of origin, not a random member here at WA. Please seek out professional consultation.
yes it is, just wanted to see if anyone had experience with this and could offer their "opinion" not "professional advice" most adults can tell the difference..
As a registered paralegal in the US, I am required by the code of ethics of my profession not to render advice in this manner. I do know the difference, but I would never give my opinion when it comes to legal stuff. I can tell the difference, but obviously you can't tell how not to be rude.
*most adults know when they are receiving profesional advice or personal opinions* -refering to myself- i'm well within my rights to seek opinions concerning this issue. If you are by law not allowed to offer your opinion because it conflicts with your professional capacity, then don't..
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Is it trademark infringement to do this.?
Let's say i come up with a name for my brand, and one of the keywords in my brandname are also in a similar brand name in the same niche. for instance lets say my BN is "Maronn
I think (I'm not a lawyer) no one can claim a trademark for a common word unless they invented the word (like Google).
That is a question for a qualified attorney in your country of origin, not a random member here at WA. Please seek out professional consultation.
yes it is, just wanted to see if anyone had experience with this and could offer their "opinion" not "professional advice" most adults can tell the difference..
As a registered paralegal in the US, I am required by the code of ethics of my profession not to render advice in this manner. I do know the difference, but I would never give my opinion when it comes to legal stuff. I can tell the difference, but obviously you can't tell how not to be rude.
*most adults know when they are receiving profesional advice or personal opinions* -refering to myself- i'm well within my rights to seek opinions concerning this issue. If you are by law not allowed to offer your opinion because it conflicts with your professional capacity, then don't..
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I am considering dropshipping hoverboards (These are certified and safety compliant) on my website, my concerns are whether or not i'd liable for anyone getting hurt, if I have
Thanks that's kinda what I thought.. I'll probably model a disclaimer after my competitors anyway, better safe than sorry i guess...
Ryan is correct. It's not your problem. You're not even a distributor. You just push the product.
Where's the disclaimer? Typically this sort of thing falls on the manufacturer, not the distributor. But I could be wrong.
If my product hurts someone; can I get sued?
I am considering dropshipping hoverboards (These are certified and safety compliant) on my website, my concerns are whether or not i'd liable for anyone getting hurt, if I have
Thanks that's kinda what I thought.. I'll probably model a disclaimer after my competitors anyway, better safe than sorry i guess...
Ryan is correct. It's not your problem. You're not even a distributor. You just push the product.
Where's the disclaimer? Typically this sort of thing falls on the manufacturer, not the distributor. But I could be wrong.
It seams that due to some tax issues, Maine and several other states can no longer participate
In the Amazon Associates program. Any thoughts on how to work around this?
I too recently discovered this as they don't do business with people in Missouri. Honestly, I just signed up with eBay rather than declaring my companies business in Kansas, though.
Thanks for the response, I shop and sell at ebay quite often, and would have no problem referring people there, I'll check out there
affiliate program. :)
I would suggest finding a different affiliate program entirely, depending on your chosen niche it might not be too difficult...
If the state banned Amazon or Amazon won't allow citizens out certain states to participate, trying to find a work around might not be worth it.....
It's looking like the only possible legal workaround is dual citizenship/filing taxes in another state
I see.. I had originally thought about using my grandmas account (who lives in Texas) and having her gift the money to me via paypal, don't want her to be liable for any taxes though... I'm sure I'll figure something out.
Thanks for your help DoubleA !
good luck! do you mind if I ask what your niche is? there may be an affiliate program that might be better suited in any case
Sure! Definetly the health/exercise niche, however more along the lines of natural health, the reason I'd like to start up with Amazon is
because I shop there personally and I know they have the best deals
on the products I would be promoting to people.
That being said, I've done a little research in to other affiliate programs most of them can beat Amazon's 4%. Once I find a site I would order from, I'll have no problem promote their products, may take awhile XD
Thanks for the suggestion!
You could check this site out, http://www.highpayingaffiliateprograms.com/natural-health-affiliates/ lots of affiliate programs listed
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Any way around the amazon associate ban in my state?
It seams that due to some tax issues, Maine and several other states can no longer participate
In the Amazon Associates program. Any thoughts on how to work around this?
I too recently discovered this as they don't do business with people in Missouri. Honestly, I just signed up with eBay rather than declaring my companies business in Kansas, though.
Thanks for the response, I shop and sell at ebay quite often, and would have no problem referring people there, I'll check out there
affiliate program. :)
I would suggest finding a different affiliate program entirely, depending on your chosen niche it might not be too difficult...
If the state banned Amazon or Amazon won't allow citizens out certain states to participate, trying to find a work around might not be worth it.....
It's looking like the only possible legal workaround is dual citizenship/filing taxes in another state
I see.. I had originally thought about using my grandmas account (who lives in Texas) and having her gift the money to me via paypal, don't want her to be liable for any taxes though... I'm sure I'll figure something out.
Thanks for your help DoubleA !
good luck! do you mind if I ask what your niche is? there may be an affiliate program that might be better suited in any case
Sure! Definetly the health/exercise niche, however more along the lines of natural health, the reason I'd like to start up with Amazon is
because I shop there personally and I know they have the best deals
on the products I would be promoting to people.
That being said, I've done a little research in to other affiliate programs most of them can beat Amazon's 4%. Once I find a site I would order from, I'll have no problem promote their products, may take awhile XD
Thanks for the suggestion!
You could check this site out, http://www.highpayingaffiliateprograms.com/natural-health-affiliates/ lots of affiliate programs listed
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I think (I'm not a lawyer) no one can claim a trademark for a common word unless they invented the word (like Google).