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Amazon trademark-infringement case sees Indian court call for legal overhaul

By Freny Patel ( March 21, 2025, 00:24 GMT | Comment) -- A recent $39 million penalty imposed on Amazon by a local Indian court for trademark infringement has highlighted a critical vulnerability in the country's legal framework regarding online intellectual property rights. The ruling underscores the judiciary's commitment to holding e-commerce platforms accountable for violations occurring on their platforms. The Delhi High Court emphasized the inadequacy of traditional trademark laws in the face of complex online operations, calling for a new legal framework to combat the escalating issue of "e-infringement."Amazon made headlines late last month when India imposed a $39 million penalty on the e-commerce giant for trademark infringement....

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