In order to allow sellers to operate more legally, we have summarized the following mistakes that eBay sellers often make, hoping to help sellers avoid some mistakes that should not be made.
Common Auto Parts Product Infringement (Typical P&A VERO/Copyrights Reports)
1. Do not use the words “OE” “Original” “Genuine” without the authorization of the vehicle manufacturer.
These words mean that the products you sell are original parts from the vehicle manufacturer. The vehicle manufacturer generally has the ownership. Unless you have obtained authorization, such words are easy to be sued for infringement.
Error example:
FORD GENUINE PARTS VINTAGE Tin Sign Bar pub Wall Decor Retro Metal Poster
OEM Genuine Parts Front Grill Cross Emblem 1Pcs For CHEVROLET 2006-2011 Epica
2. Without authorization, do not use images with the vehicle manufacturer’s logo or containing “OE”, “Original”, “Genuine”, etc.
Error example:
3. Without authorization, when publishing a title or description, please add “Fit for” for the product’s compatible models
Error example:
1999-2004 Ford Mustang LED Tail Lights Signal Brake Lamps Smoke
Modification suggestion:
Fit for 1999-2004 Ford Mustang LED Tail Lights Signal Brake Lamps
4. Be careful when using without authorization:
Product designs similar to the original or other brand names, because many products have design patents and copyrights;
Model pictures of motorcycles or cars are likely to have appearance copyrights;
The appearance and size style of unique and novel products may contain design copyrights;
5. For more VERO content, please refer to:
https://pages.ebay.com/seller-center/listing-and-marketing/verified-rights-owner-program.html (Please copy the URL to your browser and open it)
Other common types of infringement Typical VERO / Copyrights Reports
Trademark infringement
Replicas and counterfeits
It is illegal to sell counterfeit or imitation products. We do not allow these items to be sold on eBay. For example: items that are not made by the manufacturer, but these items are labeled with a brand, like a wallet with a Burberry label but not made by Burberry.
Brand Name Abuse
You may not use a brand name in your product listing if the product is not made by or compatible with that brand. If the product you are describing is specifically designed to be compatible with that brand’s products, you may use "compatible with," "fits," or "for" before the brand name. For example: a generic phone case made for an iPhone but using the brand name “Apple.”
Logo Abuse
If you include a logo in your listing description, make sure you have permission to use the logo. Using someone’s logo without permission violates trademark laws and can mislead buyers. Creating a logo that looks similar to someone else’s can also be a trademark infringement. For example: listing a brand’s product and logo in your description or images without authorization.
Copyright Infringement
Copyright is a legal protection given to authors of creative works, both published and unpublished, such as movies, music, software, photographs, and books. Copyright protection prevents others from using the work without permission.
Images and Text
Using another person’s images or descriptions without authorization is a violation of copyright law. If you use text or images created by someone else, make sure you have the rights to use that text or image.
Examples: Images or text copied from a website or internet search. Photos and text used without permission. Images and text copied from another eBay user’s listing. Scans or text copied from a catalog or advertisement.
Media, Software, Movies, Paintings
Selling unauthorized copies of media, software, movies, or paintings is a violation of copyright law. Unauthorized copies include, but are not limited to, backups, pirated, duplicated, or bootleg copies. Copyright protection prevents others from using a creative work without permission. It can also limit the right to distribute a copyrighted product. Examples: Burning an unauthorized copy of a movie or music and selling the copies. A CD-R or DVD-R containing multiple copies of a book or image.
Design Rights (Europe, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand only)
Design rights apply to the look of a product, its shape and configuration, but not its functionality. Design rights protect a design from being copied and used by others.