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Vantage BP LLC email on behalf of Vionic for intellectual property rights
I received the following email regarding several Vionic Shoe listings. I use only my images. They are all pre-owned items I purchased at thrift stores. Is this legitimate? That could potentially mean EVERY item a reseller sells is ‘infringing’. None of them are New.
ATTN: redheadrenegade
Vionic Group, LLC (Vionic) ("Vionic") is the intellectual property owner of the Vionic product line, and has appointed VantageBP LLC ("VantageBP") as its representative with respect to certain intellectual property matters. VantageBP has detected that you are selling unverified products using Vionic intellectual property.
In order to deliver a positive consumer experience, Vionic requires that products sold under the Vionic name are genuine and sourced through authorized channels. We reserve the right to seek confirmation that goods for sale in different retail channels meet these standards.
We have been unable to confirm that the Vionic goods listed for sale by your company are genuine, meet our quality standards, and are listed correctly. Accordingly, we ask that you provide us with information and documentation to substantiate that said products meet these requirements.
Vionic is vigilant in protecting its rights against counterfeit and mislabeled products. Vionic distributes its products through a select group of authorized sellers and only provides warranty and other post-sale services through those authorized sellers. Any sale outside of those authorized distribution channels voids the Vionic warranty. Accordingly, the marketing of such products as "new" is likely false and misleading and, therefore, may violate false advertising and unfair competition laws, and may also constitute trademark infringement.
The listing(s) corresponding to the eBay Item No(s) associated with your account are listed below:
- Vionic Amber Adjustable Black Sandals Size 7
- Vionic Women's Red Nala Sandals Size 8
- Vionic Amber Adjustable Black Sandals Size 7
- Vionic Women's Bronze Metallic Tide II Toe Post Sandal Size 7
- Vionic Women's Black Tide II Post Sandal Size 8.5
- Vionic Women's Black Leather Keke Sneakers Size 6.5
- Vionic Pewter Women's Mary Jane Size 7
- Vionic Orthaheel Technology Bella Sandal Size 8
- Vionic Mesa Black Suede Loafer Size 7
- Vionic Women's Red Nala Sandals Size 8
- Vionic Men's Brown Leather Preston Driver Loafers Size 10
- Vionic Women's Red Nala Sandals Size 8
Please provide documentation or other information to establish the following:
- Identification of the source of your goods
- Invoices supporting quantity of inventory noted above
- Company contact and business address
If you are unable to provide this information, please immediately remove all Vionic-branded products associated with your seller account. Please note that failure to comply may result in further action being taken, including, but not limited to, the filing of an infringement complaint with eBay. Should you wish to discuss this further, or feel that you have received this notice in error, please contact us by emailing notice@vantagebp.com.
For additional information, please see our Frequently Asked Questions at the following link: https://faq.vantagebp.com
Your prompt consideration and cooperation regarding this matter is appreciated.
Respectfully,
VantageBP LLC on behalf of Vionic
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| Brand Enforcement Team - VantageBP |
Disclaimer: Nothing contained herein should be interpreted as legal advice.
