Comments on: IP Accelerator – How to Get Brand Registry in 2 Weeks

By: Marta

Marta — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 12:00:26 +0000

Does IP Accelerator operate in Europe? Can I use IP Accelerator and register my brand in the European Union through this programme? I am asking because until not long ago I was aware that IP Accelerator only works in the USA.

By: Jimmie Hughes

Jimmie Hughes — Sat, 11 Jun 2022 21:35:32 +0000

Hi. You stated, “As soon as you file for your trademark using one of the law firms connected to Amazon IP Accelerator, you’ll immediately be invited to join the Brand Registry.” Is that because the law firm has confirmed that my trademark is available and it’s just a matter of waiting for the clerical process to be completed? I mean, why would my brand be approved for the registry if it turns out later it’s not available? Thanks for your help!

By: Dave Bryant

Dave Bryant — Tue, 25 Jan 2022 23:29:58 +0000

In reply to Sam. That would make sense, otherwise you could potentially file a b.s. trademark competing with a competitor knowing that it would get rejected eventually.

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 18:42:25 +0000

After applying trademark through Amazon IP Accelerator Program. The following response received from Amazon:
“Upon checking I see that your Brand Registry application case was sourced from the IPA program. Please note that the tools (Report a Violation) you are referring in the screenshot are applicable for registered trademark.
As your brand is a pending trademark, you won’t be able to utilize this tool until your brand is registered”

As per the above response, It is cleared that you can not “Report a Violation” unless your brand is registered even if you apply your trademark through Amazon IP Acceleration program.

By: Jeff Wayne

Jeff Wayne — Sat, 30 Jan 2021 16:28:30 +0000

In reply to A Reif. No, you can't. They will hold you as hostage and charge ridiculous fees to prepare responses. I was quoted $1700 for a response to a confusion objection and when I said I'd go to another lawyer, they said they would notify Amazon and I would lose access to Brand Registry. Ridiculous. I wish I never used it!!! Outrageously expensive!!!!

By: Rob Buyan

Rob Buyan — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 01:13:46 +0000

In reply to Dave Bryant. It is a good question. I would like to know the answer as well.

By: Dave Bryant

Dave Bryant — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 17:27:36 +0000

In reply to A Reif. Good question - I'm not really sure.

By: A Reif

A Reif — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 08:16:23 +0000

After the Brand Registry process has commenced, can we transfer the US TM application to the care of a different US attorney, who is not part of the program, without this adversely affecting the brand registry rights? The IP Accelerator firms charge high fees for POST-FILING actions, which we could do much cheaper elsewhere, or by ourselves.

By: Dave Bryant

Dave Bryant — Sat, 04 Jul 2020 06:44:17 +0000

In reply to Lucy. Thanks for the heads up!

By: Lucy

Lucy — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 00:08:26 +0000

This is the best article on how to trademark using Amazon IP Accelerator. Thank you! One thing you did not discuss was applications for “current use” or “intent to use” . Intent to use being more expensive. I am trying to do this quick and “intent to use” is almost $2000. It hurts, but you get to register your brand with Amazon faster.