System and method for initiating returns over a network

Details System and method for initiating returns over a network System and method for initiating returns over a network

2007-07-26

2008-09-30

Zurita, James (Department: 3625)

Data processing: financial, business practice, management, or co

Automated electrical financial or business practice or...

Electronic shopping

C705S037000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07430527

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides systems and methods for processing return transactions over a network. An embodiment of the invention discloses an online return application that generates an electronic return shipping label that can be delivered to a browser of a customer that wishes to make a return. Also, disclosed is the creation and transmission of label delivery links, which provide for dynamic generation and delivery of shipping labels.

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