Notice to Unauthorized Sellers
Understanding the Cease-and-Desist Notice You Received
Introduction
If you have received a communication from Global Enforce Partners, it is a formal cease-and-desist notice requiring immediate action to address unauthorized activities that harm our client’s intellectual property, brand integrity, or contractual relationships.
This notice reflects a serious matter. Continued non-compliance may result in severe legal and financial consequences, including claims of tortious interference for disrupting our client’s authorized distribution agreements.
Why You Were Contacted
You may have received this notice for one or more of the following reasons:
- Selling products without authorization.
- Violating Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) policies.
- Using a brand’s intellectual property (e.g., trademarks or logos) without permission.
- Distributing counterfeit or gray market goods.
- Misrepresenting the authenticity, quality, or warranty of a product.
- Engaging in tortious interference by intentionally disrupting our client’s business relationships with authorized sellers or distributors.
If you believe you received this notice in error, contact legal@globalenforcepartners.com immediately to verify details.
Consequences of Non-Compliance
Failing to comply with this notice can result in serious penalties, including
Financial Penalties
- Up to $150,000 per infringement for willful copyright violations under the DMCA.
- Damages for trademark infringement, including lost profits and statutory damages.
- Legal fees, investigative costs, and court-imposed fines.
Legal Action
- Escalation to federal or state lawsuits.
- Claims of tortious interference, including damages for disrupting contractual relationships or business opportunities.
- Seizure of unauthorized inventory by customs or law enforcement.
Platform-Driven Actions
- Permanent account suspension on Amazon, Walmart, eBay, or other marketplaces.
- Inability to list products or sell on major eCommerce platforms in the future.
Reputational Damage
- Public reporting of your activity to brands and platforms.
- Damaged trust with customers and partners.
Steps to Take Immediately
To resolve this matter and avoid further action
- Remove all identified listings of the specified products on all platforms
- Cease any unauthorized activities related to the brand’s intellectual property, distribution policies, or agreements.
- Confirm your compliance by responding to the notice with proof of action taken (reference your account ID in your notice).
Failure to act within the specified timeframe will result in escalation, including potential legal action
Final Warning
This notice is your opportunity to resolve the matter amicably. Failure to comply will result in further legal action, including claims of tortious interference, financial penalties, and damage to your business operations. Act now to protect your business and avoid escalated consequences.
For questions or to confirm compliance, contact legal@globalenforcepartners.com.