Pandabuy a passive facilitator, not a seller, US judge rules in infringement case
By Nick Robertson ( January 15, 2025, 21:09 GMT | Insight) -- A preliminary injunction against the Hong Kong retail site Pandabuy was dissolved yesterday, after US District Judge Jessica Clarke of the Southern District of New York determined the site is not likely responsible for direct copyright and trademark infringement by apparel stores due to its role as a “passive facilitator” of commerce.The preliminary injunction that kept Hong Kong retail site Pandabuy from listing certain apparel was dissolved yesterday, with US District Judge Jessica Clarke of the Southern District of New York finding that the plaintiffs are unlikely to win copyright and trademark infringement claims on the merits....
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