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Amazon faces $39 million penalty in landmark Indian trademark ruling

By Freny Patel ( February 27, 2025, 00:43 GMT | Insight) -- In a major blow against US e-commerce giant Amazon, an Indian court has awarded damages of 3.4 billion rupees ($39 million) payable to Lifestyle Equities for trademark infringement. The Delhi High Court held Amazon liable as an intermediary for third-party sellers, citing prior international litigation involving Lifestyle Equities' trademark rights. The court ruling sets a precedent for strong protection of intellectual property against e-commerce platforms in India, emphasizing the importance of pursuing substantial damages beyond just injunctions.In a major blow against US e-commerce giant Amazon, an Indian court has awarded damages of 3.4 billion rupees ($39 million) payable to Lifestyle Equities for trademark infringement....

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