Williams-Sonoma Brings Lawsuit Against Amazon

If you’ve been following Williams-Sonoma’s lawsuit against Amazon alleging, among other things, that the online retailer copied design patent and trademark rights then you’ll want to hear what our own Jack Hicks has to say about it. Hicks, a veteran intellectual property attorney who has long served the home furnishings industry, recently shared his thoughts on the federal lawsuit in an interview with Furniture, Lighting & Decor.

The case was filed in December 2018.  Amazon is expected to file its response by February 5, 2019.  A copy of the complaint and exhibits may be found here.

Jack Hicks has more than 30 years of experience guiding home furnishing and design companies through all stages of the intellectual property process. He has written and prosecuted patents, trademarks, and copyrights on literally hundreds of furniture-related designs. Hicks’ proximity to High Point, N.C., the capital of the U.S. furniture industry, helps him better serve U.S. and international manufacturers and distributors for the home furnishings industry. Hicks is a frequent author and speaker on furniture- and design-related intellectual property issues.