Intellectual Property Claim

Intellectual Property Claim Procedure

Last updated: March 14, 2026

Oceancitylove respects the creative effort behind premium men's headwear and expects our users to do the same. This procedure outlines how to submit claims regarding trademark, design patent, or other IP violations related to our hats, caps, and headwear collections.

⚠️ Important Distinction:
  • Copyright (e.g., hat photos, descriptions): Please refer to our DMCA Policy.
  • Trademarks, Patents, & Design Rights: Please follow the procedure on this page.

1. Types of IP Claims We Address

This procedure applies to claims that a headwear product listing or design on our site infringes upon rights other than copyright:

Type of IP Examples in Headwear
Trademark Unauthorized use of a brand logo or name on a cap or beanie.
Trade Dress Copying a distinctive hat box design or a brand's unique "look and feel."
Design Patent Infringement of a registered ornamental design for a brim or crown shape.
Utility Patent Infringement of functional tech, such as advanced sweat-wicking fabric.

2. How to Submit a Claim

If you believe a product on our Site infringes your IP rights, please provide our Agent with a written notice containing the following:

Required Information:

  1. Contact Details: Your full name, company, address, and email.
  2. Identification of IP: Registration numbers and links to official database entries (e.g., USPTO).
  3. Identification of Infringing Product: Direct URLs to the specific hat or cap listings.
  4. Basis for Claim: A detailed explanation of why the material is unauthorized.
  5. Good Faith Statement: A statement that you believe the use is not authorized by the law or the IP owner.
  6. Accuracy Statement: A statement under penalty of perjury that the info provided is accurate.
  7. Signature: Your physical or electronic signature.

3. Where to Send Your Claim

IP Agent Contact

Email: support@oceancitylove.com

(Subject: IP Claim - [Your Brand Name])

Physical Mail:

Oceancitylove - Legal Dept. (IP Claim)
8442 Noble Ave, North Hills, CA 91343, USA

4. Response & Counter-Notice

Upon receiving a valid claim, we will remove the allegedly infringing headwear listing and notify the seller. We aim to respond within 3-5 business days.

If you believe your hat listing was removed in error, you may submit a Counter-Notification including your contact info, the URL of the removed item, and a statement under penalty of perjury regarding the mistake.

5. Repeat Infringer Policy

Oceancitylove maintains a strict policy of terminating accounts of users who are repeat infringers (more than two valid IP claims). We reserve the right to suspend any account for egregious violations of headwear design rights.

6. False Claims

Submitting a knowingly false claim may expose you to liability for damages, including attorney's fees. If you are unsure if a hat design infringes your rights, please consult legal counsel before filing.

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