Fossil, Inc.
FOSSIL is a global design, marketing and distribution company that specializes in
consumer fashion accessories. The Company's principal offerings include an extensive lineof men's and women's fashion watches and jewelry sold under proprietary and licensed
brands, handbags, small leather goods, belts, sunglasses, cold weather products, footwear,and apparel.
Fossil is committed to protecting the quality of its products as well as the interests of its
customers. To that end, Fossil stringently monitors the Internet, including auction sites, toensure that none of its intellectual property rights have been infringed.
Any unauthorized uses of Fossil’s copyrighted works and trademarks, or any offers for saleof unauthorized merchandise, constitute infringement and are punishable by criminalpenalties.
The only way to ensure that you are buying an authentic FOSSIL product is to purchase it
through an authorized Fossil retailer.
FAQ’s
Q: Why did my auction get shut down?
A: Your auction was most likely terminated because it displayed unauthorized reproductionsof copyrighted images or trademarks owned by Fossil, or because it offered for sale
unauthorized merchandise.
Q: Why was I not informed directly by Fossil prior to my auction being shut down?
A: For reasons of speed and efficiency, as well as the large volume of Fossil items on eBay,
it is not feasible for Fossil to contact sellers directly.
Q: Why did eBay allow me to post my auction if it is illegal?
A: eBay cannot conduct a comprehensive pre-screening process to account for allviolations. As such, the ability to post auctions of infringing merchandise, trademarks or
copyrighted material does not mean that the auction is legal.

Q: What if I did not know I was infringing on Fossil’s trademarks?
A: Innocent intent does not negate liability under state and federal copyright and trademark
laws.
Q: Can I still list my items if I explicitly state it is “not genuine,” “Fossil-like,” “Fossilinspired” or any other similar phrase?
A: No. Disclaimers regarding the authenticity of goods do not satisfy state and federal
copyright and trademark laws.
Q: If I am selling a legitimate item of Fossil merchandise, can I use Fossil’s ad in mylisting?
A: No. The use of Fossil trademarks, logos or copyrighted photographs to promote the saleof the item or make your auction more appealing will constitute infringement.

Zodiac Watches

ZODIAC watches have a striking presence on the wrist that embodies decades of the brand’s
exceptional Swiss watchmaking tradition. With passion for precision, performance and functionality,
the Zodiac aesthetic references professional racing, aviation, adventure and diving instruments tocreate bold and versatile machines built to withstand the extremes of everyday life.

Zodiac is committed to protecting the quality of its products as well as the interests of its
customers. To that end, Zodiac stringently monitors the Internet, including auction sites, toensure that none of its intellectual property rights have been infringed.
Any unauthorized uses of Zodiac’s copyrighted works and trademarks, or any offers for saleof unauthorized merchandise, constitute infringement and are punishable by criminal
penalties.
The only way to ensure that you are buying an authentic ZODIAC product is to purchase it
through an authorized Zodiac retailer.
FAQ’sQ: Why did my auction get shut down?
A: Your auction was most likely terminated because it displayed unauthorized reproductionsof copyrighted images or trademarks owned by Zodiac, or because it offered for sale
unauthorized merchandise.
Q: Why was I not informed directly by Zodiac prior to my auction being shut down?
A: For reasons of speed and efficiency, as well as the large volume of Zodiac items oneBay, it is not feasible for Zodiac to contact sellers directly.
Q: Why did eBay allow me to post my auction if it is illegal
A: eBay cannot conduct a comprehensive pre-screening process to account for all
violations. As such, the ability to post auctions of infringing merchandise, trademarks orcopyrighted material does not mean that the auction is legal.
Q: What if I did not know I was infringing on Zodiac’s trademarks?
A: Innocent intent does not negate liability under state and federal copyright and trademark
laws.
Q: Can I still list my items if I explicitly state it is “not genuine,” “Zodiac-like,”“Zodiac-inspired” or any other similar phrase?

A: No. Disclaimers regarding the authenticity of goods do not satisfy state and federal
copyright and trademark laws.
Q: If I am selling a legitimate item of Zodiac merchandise, can I use Zodiac’s ad in mylisting?
A: No. The use of Zodiac trademarks, logos or copyrighted photographs to promote the saleof the item or make your auction more appealing will constitute infringement.