Amazon Seller Suspension Email: "unauthorized use"
Received a Amazon Seller email about "unauthorized use"? Understand why this notification was sent, what it means for your account, and how to respond.
"...unauthorized use..."
Why This Email Is Sent
A rights holder filed an intellectual property complaint against one or more of your listings. Amazon acts on these complaints immediately under their IP enforcement policies.
What It Means
The affected listings are removed immediately. Repeated IP complaints lead to full account suspension. You must resolve the complaint directly with the rights holder or prove your authorization.
Common Triggers
Listing products using trademarked brand names without authorization
Using copyrighted images in your product listings
Selling products that infringe on design patents
Unauthorized reselling of brand-gated products
Using brand keywords in listing titles without permission
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