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Counter Malicious IP Complaints. Get Your Listings Back Fast.
Author
Hongchang Deng · 邓宏昌
美国(加州)执业律师(Bar #354529)· USPTO · 中国专利代理师
Yi Yi · 易伊
美国(加州)执业律师
Published
2026-01-13 · 7 min read

TL;DR
Facing a sudden product takedown or account freeze before the crucial Black Friday sales period? You are not alone. LawMay has recently secured multiple “Reverse TROs” for Amazon sellers, forcing the immediate restoration of listings in fed
Facing a sudden product takedown or account freeze before the crucial Black Friday sales period? You are not alone. LawMay has recently secured multiple “Reverse TROs” for Amazon sellers, forcing the immediate restoration of listings in federal courts across several states, including Washington and Illinois.
The Challenge
Malicious or baseless intellectual property complaints are increasingly common. A single complaint can lead to:
Immediate listing deactivation
Frozen seller accounts
Significant loss of sales momentum, especially before peak seasons like Black Friday
Strategic Response
LawMay don’t just react , but act decisively. The approach combines speed with strategic litigation:
Immediate Platform AppealLawMay first craft a compelling appeal within the Amazon system, presenting clear evidence of non-infringement or patent invalidity to seek a fast platform-level resolution.
Immediate Platform Appeal
LawMay first craft a compelling appeal within the Amazon system, presenting clear evidence of non-infringement or patent invalidity to seek a fast platform-level resolution.
Aggressive Federal Court ActionIf the platform appeal fails or is delayed, federal court litigation is promptly initiated. By filing a Declaratory Judgment (DJ) action, LawMay request a judge to declare the client's product non-infringing. Concurrently, a Reverse Temporary Restraining Order (Reverse TRO) is sought to compel Amazon to immediately restore the product listing.
Aggressive Federal Court Action
If the platform appeal fails or is delayed, federal court litigation is promptly initiated. By filing a Declaratory Judgment (DJ) action, LawMay request a judge to declare the client's product non-infringing. Concurrently, a Reverse Temporary Restraining Order (Reverse TRO) is sought to compel Amazon to immediately restore the product listing.
Recent Result: Speed is Critical
In a recent case in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, the firm obtained a court order mandating the restoration of the listing within 10 days of filing—potentially one of the fastest rulings of its kind in that court. Subsequently, a Preliminary Injunction (PI) was secured, providing lasting protection for the client throughout the litigation process.
Recommended Next Steps
Time is revenue. When facing malicious complaints, it is advisable to seek professional legal support immediately. The firm offers clear, comprehensive end-to-end solutions designed to protect clients' businesses and help them return to their sales trajectory.
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER:This case summary and strategy overview are for informational purposes only. Past case results reflect unique facts, legal strategies, and court circumstances, and do not constitute a promise, guarantee, or prediction of outcomes for any future matter. The legal measures described may not be applicable to all cases; specific strategies require individualized assessment by legal counsel.
关于作者 / About the Authors
Partner · LawMay P.C.
邓律师主要从事中国及美国商品及服务争议解决,以及专利、商标、版权、商业秘密等涉外知识产权诉讼与无效确权业务,并办理中美商标申请及中国专利申请。常年服务跨境工贸企业、跨境电商、电子烟行业、科技制造业等领域,为财富 500 强、国际连锁品牌、出海科技品牌等多家中外知名企业提供常年及专项法律服务。
在跨境电商争议领域,邓律师专注 Schedule A 批量诉讼的被告应对,包括临时限制令(TRO)项下的店铺账户与资金解冻、通过确认不侵权之诉(Declaratory Judgment,DJ)与「反向 TRO」动议争取恢复被下架的商品链接与店铺经营,以及亚马逊账户冻结申诉、品牌备案(Brand Registry)争议等平台纠纷的代理。在华盛顿州西区联邦法院,邓律师代理多起确认不侵权之诉(DJ),取得了恢复商品上架、并禁止对方继续投诉的「反向 TRO」与「反向初步禁令(反向 PI)」。他熟悉 Schedule A 案件高发的伊利诺伊州北区、佛州南区等联邦法院的程序节奏,能在中美时差下迅速响应、把握应诉与和解的时间窗口。
在涉外电子烟与 FDA 监管领域,邓律师为电子烟及新型烟草企业提供覆盖确权、合规到维权的全流程代理,涵盖行业知识产权维权与 337 调查、PMTA 上市前申请与 STN 状态争议、FDA 执法防御(警告信、营销拒绝令 MDO、进口扣留 Import Alert),以及美国海关(CBP)清关合规与扣押货物申诉。
他代理的知识产权相关案件多次荣获「广东省知识产权行政保护典型案例」「广东省商业秘密保护大事件」、「深圳律师承办知识产权十大典型案例」、「深圳市侵害商业秘密典型案例」、「深圳律师国际贸易、投资领域典型案例」、「广东知识产权保护协会年度知识产权推荐学习案例」等专业荣誉。
他代理的商品及服务贸易纠纷、知识产权等争议解决案件涉案标的额总计达数十亿元人民币。
美国联邦知识产权诉讼 · 跨境工贸与电商争议 · 电子烟与 FDA 监管 · 商业秘密与不正当竞争
Non-Equity Partner · LawMay P.C.
易伊律师专注于美国联邦层面的知识产权诉讼及跨境电商争议解决。
具备在美国联邦巡回上诉法院(CAFC)、第十一巡回上诉法院(11th Cir.)及多个联邦地区法院出庭经验,包括加州中区、北区,德州东区、南区,伊利诺伊州北区,佛罗里达州南区,宾夕法尼亚州西区,佐治亚州北区,华盛顿州西区,特拉华州地区及北卡罗来纳州东区等。
美国联邦知识产权诉讼 · 跨境电商争议解决 · 联邦巡回上诉法院实务
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