Take it off the shelves! Highly rated furniture products carry the risk of copyright infringement

As an "old friend" of cross-border sellers , EPS Law Firm's every move will attract the attention of sellers. Recently, EPS Law Firm represented a new product and filed a case.

It is understood that the case was filed on September 23, 2021, with the case number 21-cv-7799. The plaintiff's brand is RUBY SLIDER, a product of TELEBRANDS CORP. The screenshots of the relevant products on the official website are as follows:

According to the introduction, this leg cover can protect the legs of furniture and can be applied to various shapes of furniture legs, such as round and square, such as dining chairs, patio chairs, kitchen chairs, table legs, cabinet legs, etc. In addition to furniture, the leg cover can also protect wooden floors and tile floors from scratches. The felt pads at the bottom can also reduce resistance, allowing furniture to be moved easily and smoothly without lifting, and can reduce noise and prevent bumps when moving furniture.

There are still many similar products on sale on Amazon US. Some of the products have quite good sales, with nearly a thousand reviews and a score as high as 4.5. Among the popular reviews of this product, many sellers give this product a 5-star rating.

——It is a breeze to install and will never fall off!

- Shaped cabinet legs that fit any shape perfectly, I can easily move my cabinets without damaging my floors!

However, such a product that looks simple in appearance also carries the risk of infringement of trademark text and appearance patents.

The editor checked the website of the United States Trademark Office and found that "RUBY SLIDER" has been registered as a trademark with an application date of August 18, 2021. Therefore, other sellers cannot use it.

In addition to the trademark, this product also has an appearance design patent, and relevant sellers should also pay attention to whether their products are similar to this product in appearance.

Since the case has been filed for this product, the freezing period is expected to be between half a month and one month. Relevant sellers should make corresponding preparations. If there is suspicion of infringement, the product should be removed from the shelves and cash should be withdrawn in a timely manner.

TV products may seem simple, but they have always been a "hotspot" for infringement issues. Sellers must check relevant patents in advance when selecting and selling products to avoid losses due to infringement.

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