Amazon has been fined $39 million by an Indian court in a trademark infringement case involving Beverly Hills Polo Club (BHPC). The lawsuit, brought by Lifestyle Equities in 2020, accused an Amazon-affiliated seller, Cloudtail India, of selling apparel with a logo too similar to BHPC’s. The court ruled that Amazon, as an intermediary, is responsible for the infringement. Justice Prathiba M Singh criticized Amazon for what she termed 'deliberate and wilful infringement,' marking a pivotal moment in trademark law in India.
Justice Prathiba M Singh described Amazon's actions as 'deliberate and wilful infringement,' highlighting the company's attempts to shift blame onto its seller, Cloudtail India.
The Delhi High Court ruled against Amazon, holding it responsible as an intermediary for allowing the sale of garments featuring a logo nearly identical to Beverly Hills Polo Club.
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