[HELP Please] Copyright Theft by Amazon Sellers - How to Handle?

[shags38]

I am having all sorts of issues with Amazon Sellers using my content. I have an 8 year old site in a niche that I was a pioneer in, i.e. I took a fledgling niche and developed a strong market for the products and like so many other similar situations it exploded into every man and his dog getting in on the act selling cheap imitations.

I can live with that BUT the stolen content is showing up in Rich Snippets and 'People Also Ask' sections which are a magnet for new searchers which I used to dominate so it is adversely affecting my business -

We are all guilty of copying what the leaders in SERP's do and may 'borrow' some content and spin it but this is Blatant Word for Word Exact copy!!

QUESTION: How do I best handle these copyright breaches?

I am concerned that emailing the store owner (lessee) may be ignored by them - how do I get Amazon to sit up and take notice and then action? if they don't then how do I bring it to Google's attention?

 

[bahus]

If the stolen content is on amazon product page file the copyright complaint directly with amazon not the seller.

 

[shags38]

If the stolen content is on amazon product page file the copyright complaint directly with amazon not the seller.

OK - thanks

 

[bahus]

OK - thanks

Here is the link

https://www.amazon.com/report/infringement

 

[shags38]

Here is the link

https://www.amazon.com/report/infringement

Thanks for the link - I appreciate it

 

[Mr Positive]

File dcma complaint too

 

[juztin]

don't forget to keep us update to let us know what happens. Good luck !

 

[ContentWriter]

I am having all sorts of issues with Amazon Sellers using my content. I have an 8 year old site in a niche that I was a pioneer in, i.e. I took a fledgling niche and developed a strong market for the products and like so many other similar situations it exploded into every man and his dog getting in on the act selling cheap imitations.

I can live with that BUT the stolen content is showing up in Rich Snippets and 'People Also Ask' sections which are a magnet for new searchers which I used to dominate so it is adversely affecting my business -

We are all guilty of copying what the leaders in SERP's do and may 'borrow' some content and spin it but this is Blatant Word for Word Exact copy!!

QUESTION: How do I best handle these copyright breaches?

I am concerned that emailing the store owner (lessee) may be ignored by them - how do I get Amazon to sit up and take notice and then action? if they don't then how do I bring it to Google's attention?

@shags38

Amazon can support your concern when it comes to Copyright Infringement. All you need is a form. You'll need the following information as you submit a report to them:
1. Include a description where the location of the material for claiming is.
2. Include an explanation as well of the copyrighted work, which has been infringed.
3. Provide your telephone number, e-mail address, and physical address.
4. Create a statement that the material was not authorized by the owner, law, or the agent.
5. Also, create a report that your information is accurate.
6. You'll need a physical or electronic signature of the authorized person to act.

 

[shags38]

@shags38

Amazon can support your concern when it comes to Copyright Infringement. All you need is a form. You'll need the following information as you submit a report to them:
1. Include a description where the location of the material for claiming is.
2. Include an explanation as well of the copyrighted work, which has been infringed.
3. Provide your telephone number, e-mail address, and physical address.
4. Create a statement that the material was not authorized by the owner, law, or the agent.
5. Also, create a report that your information is accurate.
6. You'll need a physical or electronic signature of the authorized person to act.

Thanks for such a detailed reply - I will submit a form and see what happens.