When an e-book author is being sued by an online rival, a great piece of advice that I can give them is to send an Amazon Appeal Letter. This is the letter that shows that Amazon stands behind their products and that they will defend their right to do so in court. It is a lengthy letter and is often handwritten, but it is very effective when presented properly and the tone of voice used makes it seem as though you are talking directly to an attorney or a law enforcement official. If a company cannot or choosing not to respond to a cease and desist letter, this is your opportunity to show the company that they are not following the letter of the law but instead are just avoiding legal consequences that may arise.
As an e-book publisher with an eBook on Amazon’s Kindle platform, you have most likely received an Amazon infringement letter from Amazon. If you are a regular customer of Amazon, chances are that Amazon has delivered a product on your doorstep at one point or another. If you have not heard from Amazon regarding any of these letters, you should take action. Send a request for Amazon infringement appeal letter via email. Be sure to include all of the contact information and your case information so that Amazon can properly process your request. You do not want to wait too long for a response from Amazon, especially if it means that you lose the case.
If Amazon refuses to handle your request due to the fact that it is an illegal product, your next step is to hire a reputable attorney. You should make sure that they specialize in digital copyright law and that they have experience writing Amazon appeal letters and other documents pertaining to digital book piracy. You also need to find out what fees you might have to pay for their services, especially if you are going to hire more than one attorney to handle your case.
To be prepared for any eventuality, you should always make copies of all correspondence sent to and received by Amazon. It is very likely that the company will send you a letter stating that they received your letter and will proceed with an investigation. Keep a copy of every correspondence that Amazon sends you, and always respond promptly. In case the company does not receive your letter within a reasonable period of time, you should send them a follow up letter with the updated case information.
You are encouraged to ask the company if there is anything that you are not supposed to do while they are investigating your case. Do not provide them any information, because they will use this against you. They may ask you why you want their records. Be honest, and state clearly that you are not releasing any of this information.
When you have been following the correct procedure, you should send them a letter to begin the case. This letter should include all of the relevant information that they need to determine whether or not you have a valid case. Include your name as the sender and request that a legal reference is included. You can also request for Amazon to enter into an agreement with you.
If you are sending this letter via Certified Mail, you are required to attach a stamped envelope. Do not attach it to the actual letter carrier, as this will void it. A court may order that you unseal your envelope when it reaches its destination. Also, you will have to enclose proof of delivery within three days of the date of the letter. If Amazon receives this letter and finds that it is valid, they will then make the necessary investigations. However, if this letter was not sent by certified mail, and it was delivered to the wrong address, it may be a good idea to replace it with a new one.
Amazon requires that each and every letter they receive are a real letter, not some fake email that sounds official. If you receive a letter asking for money in exchange for your opinion, it is highly recommended that you ignore that request. You can go ahead and contact Amazon and ask them if they are aware of such a letter. Amazon will not contact you through some third party.
