A week ago, I listed an auction (on a different ID) for an 'Amazing Bullet' food prcessor/blender. It was purchased by my daughter some years ago and never used, and is still in its original box. The item generated a lot of interest - well over 100 views, about a dozen watchers and 5 bids.

This morning I received a Listing policy violation alert: Trademark Violation - Unauthorized Item email from ebay, and they have removed my listing.

The email stated that: "Your listing was removed after the rights owner notified us that your item infringes on their trademark rights".

Ebay's link to "What is trademark infringement?" states that Trademark infringement usually involves using someone's trademark on a good or service in a way that may confuse others about the source or affiliation of the goods or services.

How can my listing confuse anyone about the authenticity of my item? As far as I can work out, you cannot purchase the item from a B&M store - it is currently only available on ebay.uk and Amazon. My photos showed most sides of the original box.

Ebay's email further stated "We urge you to contact the rights owner directly for more information about why they requested the removal of your listing and whether you may relist the item".

I have contacted the rights owner via the email link supplied, but have yet to hear back.

The email also stated the rights owner has created an About Me page that "contains information to help you understand why removal of your listing was requested. For more information about the rights owner, please go to" (link removed) but the link just goes to a User ID Not Found page.

I have two questions - does this mean I cannot sell this item?

Are the people who have already placed bids notified of its withdrawal from sale? And why?